About Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science:
- It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
- It is aimed at fostering scientific temper and awareness across the country for the public in general and students in particular.
- The scheme supports the establishment of Science Cities, Science Centres, Innovation Hubs and Digital Planetariums in various regions.
- Nodal Agency: The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, serves as the nodal agency for implementation of the scheme.
- Under this Scheme Science Centres/Digital Planetariums (Category-III) are set up in areas with a population of less than 5 lakhs.
- As of July 2025, a total of 27 Science Centres have been established across the country under the Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPoCS) of the Ministry of Culture.
- Significance: These institutions have significantly contributed to enhancing scientific awareness and informal science education through hands-on exhibits, innovation hubs, digital planetariums, and outreach programmes.
