The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism announced that 27 Science Centres have been established across India under the Ministry of Culture's Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS), aiming to develop a scientific mindset and provide access to science learning facilities in underdeveloped regions.
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The Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, in Rajya Sabha, shared the implementation status of the Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS).
The Ministry of Culture launched this initiative to develop a "scientific mindset" across the country.
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The government's focus on "scientific temper" is deeply rooted in the constitution (Article 51A(h) promoting the duty to develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform). SPoCS directly contributes to fulfilling this constitutional objective. |
National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, is the implementing agency of the Scheme.
SPoCS sets up different types of centers across India:
As of July 2025, 27 Science Centres are working across India.
Which areas does SPoCS specifically target? => SPoCS establishes "Category-III Centres" in smaller towns and villages. These are areas with populations less than 5 lakh, to ensure that people in less developed or underrepresented regions also have access to science learning facilities.
Source: PIB
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements in the context of the Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS): 1. It is launched by the Ministry of Science and Technology. 2. The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) is the nodal agency for its implementation. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A) 1 only B) 2 only C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: B Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: The Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS) is an initiative of the Ministry of Culture. Statement 2 is correct: The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, acts as the nodal agency for implementing the SPoCS scheme. |
SPoCS aims to promote scientific temper and awareness, crucial for national development and understanding government initiatives.
The Ministry of Culture is the nodal ministry for the SPoCS scheme.
SPoCS supports the creation of Science Cities, Science Centres, Innovation Hubs, and Digital Planetariums to promote science education.
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