National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) is mandated to communicate science & technology to masses. The programmes of the Council aim at building capacity for informed decision making in the community. NCSTC encourages research in areas of S & T communication, training of communicators, development of books, manuals, posters, exhibitions, films, radio programmes, and television programmes on different facets of science & technology and recognizing outstanding efforts through awards and incentives all over the country.