Projects

  • As like Vigyan Prasar’s EduSAT Communication Network, other Institutions such as Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS) Dehradun and Center for Education Consortium (CEC), New Delhi etc also have communication net works using EduSAT facility.
  • Among them, each network can be identified by a multicast address. Vigyan Prasar multicast classes and discussions on science subject on every month.
  • Scientists and subject experts from Vigyan Prasar and other institutions lead classes. Our atmosphere, weather, astronomy and eclipse, Nature, e-learning, communication etc are few examples of classes took place through this network.
  • Vigyan Prasar also coordinates VIPNET clubs and Nature Clubs with the help of this network. Special programs on request of states also conducted. In many occasions, scientists and eminent personalities from each state attend multicast programs with children at class ends.
  • Our EduSAT Network Regular activities are Summer Science Festival, Science Kit Demonstration etc.