The National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST) has released an information brochure for a recently launched programme on health and risk communication \u2018Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH) with focus on COVID-19\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The brochure carries information on the genesis and need of such a mega programme in the country to address the issues of risks, crises, disasters, and uncertainties especially posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The programme focuses on enhancing public understanding and awareness on science and health for better preparedness to cope up with the present and future challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YASH Programme is a comprehensive and effective science and health communication effort for promoting grass-root level appreciation and response on health and would help to save and shaping the lives of people at large and build confidence, inculcate a scientific temper, and promote health consciousness among them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The programme aims to convey the authentic best practices of cutting down on the transmission of coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The programme will encompass development of science, health, and risk communication software, publications, audio-visual, digital platforms, folk performances, trained communicators, especially in regional languages to cater to various cross-sections of the society in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the programme, strategies have been worked out to involve academic, research, media, and voluntary organizations to facilitate necessary actions and emergency preparedness of society to address the challenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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