Science Communication and Dissemination Directorate (SCDD)

The Directorate is the focal point for all the science communication and S&T information dissemination activities of CSIR. SCDD uses many methods to communicate CSIR's scientific research and technological developments promptly to the public. The Directorate maintains a dynamic social media presence through the following platforms:

In addition to the above, the Directorate also maintains the CSIR Blog (https://www.csir.res.in/csir-blog).

The Directorate has the responsibility of bringing out the Annual Report of CSIR. It also produces publicity materials such as posters, banners, pamphlets, videos, etc., regularly. In addition, the Directorate hosts webinars for the public regularly.

The SCDD also participates in major physical and digital exhibitions and expos across India and abroad, including mega-events like the India International Science Festival and the Indian Science Congress.

List of Staff Members of SCDD

Sl. No	Name & designation of the of the official	Email
01.	Dr. G Mahesh Chief Scientist & Head, DGED and SCDD	scdd20@csir.res.in head.dged[at]csir[dot]res[dot]in gmahesh[at]niscpr[dot]res[dot]in
02.	Dr. (Mrs.) Shikha Ambastha Scientist	shikha@csir.res.in
03.	Shri Deepak Jain Technical Assistant	deepak.jain@csir.res.in
04.	Sh. Sanjay Kumar Ram Under Secretary	sanjayk.csir@csir.res.in
05.	Mrs Krishna Private Secretary	krishna@csir.res.in
06.	Shri Asif Akhtar Consultant	aasif61@yahoo.com