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As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Government’s various science and technology organisations are celebrating a week-long programme called Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate.

Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate

• A programme titled Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate is being held to celebrate the S&T achievements of India over the past 75 years.
• It is being held at 75 locations across the length and breadth of the country
• As a part of the program, a science & technology mega expo and National Science Book Fair is being held in New Delhi.
• This program is jointly organised by the Department of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Indian Council of Medical Research, All India Council for Technical Education, and Defence Research Development Organisation. Under the leadership of the office of the Principal Scientific Officer to the Government of India and the Ministry of Culture.
• Vigyan Prasar, an autonomous organization of DST, is the coordinating agency.
• AIM- Reinforce the commitment of the scientific community towards the economic and social development of the country.