SCAP, CSIR-NIScPR Sign MoU to Strengthen Science Communication and Evidence‑Based Policymaking
In March 2026, the Science City of Andhra Pradesh (SCAP) which works under the Department of Infrastructure and Investment (DII) of Andhra Pradesh (AP) Government, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), in New Delhi (Delhi).
Key Details of MoU:
Aim: The newly signed MoU aims to bolster science communication, promote research collaboration, and support evidence-based policymaking in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI).
Nodal Officers: Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam, Director of CSIR-NIScPR; Dr. Yogesh Suman and Dr. NK Prasanna, will serve as nodal officers for future initiatives.
Key Features: The MoU  outlines key activities/programmes to promote STI in state, including joint research projects, outreach programmes, and development of educational content, mentorship support, and promotion of scientific journals and knowledge resources.
CSIR-NIScPR: It is a constituent laboratory which works under CSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST).

• It formally came into existence on April 01, 2021, following the merger of erstwhile CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR) and CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS).