Vigyan Dhara
Introduction
"The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (OPSA) to the Government of India has been publishing Vigyan Dhara, a thematic bimonthly newsletter, since 2022. The publication has now been expanded into a bimonthly multidisciplinary magazine, with the June 2025 issue marking the beginning of this new format.
The transition coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Office and the June 2025 issue was curated to mark this milestone. The magazine brings together articles and perspectives from across India’s scientific ecosystem, offering a broad view of developments in science, technology and innovation."
High Energy Physics | Astronomy & Astrophysics
Physical AI | Augmenting the Future
Sarvasya Aarogyam | Connecting Health, Nature & People
Nuclear Physics | Accelerator S&T and Applications
Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) for Sustainable Developement Goals (SDGs)
Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood
Principal Scientific Adviser
Email: sood[dot]ajay[at]gov[dot]in
Dr. (Mrs.) Parvinder Maini
Scientific Secretary
Email: parvinder[dot]maini[at]gov[dot]in
Dr. B. Chagun Basha
Chief Policy Adviser
Email: b[dot]chagun[at]gov[dot]in
Dr. Sabita Yadav
Science Communications Specialist
Email: sabitayadav[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
Dr. Sabita Yadav
Science Communications Specialist
Email: sabitayadav[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
Shri Suryanjay Singh
Digital Initiatives Specialist
Email: suryanjays[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
Ms. Kriti Shanker
Communications Executive
Email: kritishanker[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
Shri Shakun Shan
Digital Initiatives Specialist
Email: shakunshan[at]iisc[dot]ac[dot]in
Dr. Rakesh Kaur
Designation: Adviser/Scientist 'G', Office of PSA
Email: psa-communication[at]psa[dot]gov[dot]in
Publishing Body : Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
Address : Room No. 33010, 3rd Floor, Kartavya Bhavan 3, Central Secretariat, New Delhi - 110001
