CSIR-NIScPR marks 75 years of Hindi science magazine 'Vigyan Pragati'
CSIR-NIScPR held a Platinum Jubilee ceremony on 22 August 2026 to mark 75 years of its popular Hindi science magazine 'Vigyan Pragati', launched in 1952.
Summary
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) held a Platinum Jubilee ceremony on 22 August 2026 to mark 75 years of its popular Hindi science magazine 'Vigyan Pragati'. Launched in 1952, the magazine has carried scientific information to the public in simple Hindi and promoted scientific temper. Nalanda University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi was chief guest, and CSIR-NIScPR Director Dr Geetha Vani Rayasam welcomed the guests.
Key facts
- Magazine
- Vigyan Pragati (Hindi science magazine)
- Publisher
- CSIR-NIScPR
- Launched
- 1952
- Event
- Platinum Jubilee (75 years), 22 Aug 2026
- Chief guest
- Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi, VC, Nalanda University
Practice MCQs 1 questions
'Vigyan Pragati', the Hindi science magazine that completed 75 years in 2026, is published by:
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Correct answer: A — CSIR-NIScPR
Vigyan Pragati, launched in 1952, is published by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research.