CSIR - One Day as a Scientist


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Background
The Hon'ble Prime Minister and President CSIR, Shri Narendra Modi, in his 119th Mann Ki Baat on 23rd February 2025 had suggested students to “spend a day as a scientist” and experience what it feels to be one.
CSIR, through its Jigyasa programme, has been implementing laboratory visits and scientist-student connect programmes. Right from the inception of the Jigyasa programme, few CSIR laboratories have been implementing programme like

  • Be a Scientist
  • Shadow a scientist
  • Young Innovator Program etc.

CSIR “One Day as a Scientist” programme:
Taking the direction of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, CSIR is celebrating 21 July- 25 July, 2025 week as “One Day as a Scientist” week across CSIR laboratories under its Jigyasa programme. This celebration of science is focused on providing students with:

  • Immersive scientific hands-on experimentation
  • Interaction with scientists and researchers
  • Experience cutting-edge facilities
By providing students an opportunity to directly interact with CSIR laboratories, "One Day as a Scientist" fosters a deeper understanding of how science impacts society and drives technological advancements. Each of the CSIR laboratory may accommodate 75-100 students each day based on their capacity to handle students.

Proposed activities:

  • Facility visits
  • DIY experimentation
  • Discussion and interaction with scientists
  • Popular talk
  • Fun activities

Timeline

Action Items

Timelines
Student registration for the programme 7th - 25th July, 2025
One Day as a Scientist Celebration Week 21st - 25th July, 2025

Implementation Mechanism:

Please note: each day of the One Day as a Scientist, only 3000 slots will be made available for booking. Once the 3000 number is reached for a day, booking will be closed for that day.

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) For the participating students:

  • The participating students will be required to bring a printed copy of the entry ticket issued online.
  • Students need to bring a valid ID proof (Aadhar card, school I-card etc.) for cross verification.
  • Students will also be required to bring in the filled consent form and submit to the visiting labs.
  • Students may please note that no TA/DA or accommodation shall be entertained/ provided by CSIR.

Benefits for the students:
This initiative will combine the exposure-based learning model of the CSIR JIGYASA program with the Prime Minister's vision, fostering scientific temper and curiosity among school students. Some of the anticipated outcomes are:

  • The school students shall be exposed to the research environment.
  • Students gain access to a national facility like CSIR and get an opportunity to interact with leading scientists and researchers.
  • Giving scientific exposure and mentorship to the students through hands-on experimentation.

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