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Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam Takes Over as NIScPR Director

Kumari Sonali

Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam Takes Over as NIScPR Director:

Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam has officially taken charge as the Director of CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) on September 9, 2025. In her inaugural address, she emphasized a future-ready vision for science communication, agile Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies, and global partnerships to strengthen India’s role in the knowledge economy.Dr. Rayasam highlighted that in the era of Artificial Intelligence, digital platforms, and rapid global shifts, India’s STI ecosystem must adapt quickly. She called for flexible, responsive policies that evolve with the times and position NIScPR as a policy thought leader for both India and the Global South.

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