NCPOR participated in PRITHVI 2026

NCPOR participated in PRITHVI 2026 – The Palaeoscience Film Festival of India and National Dialogue on Earth Science Communication, hosted by the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, from 23–25 July 2026.

As part of the Prithvi Panorama section of specially curated films, NCPOR showcased four documentary films highlighting polar sciences and expeditions, reinforcing the role of visual storytelling in communicating scientific research to wider audiences.

Contributing to the festival's dialogue on science communication, Dr. Avinash Kumar participated in the panel discussion, "Science Communication for Public Engagement: Media, Academia and Cinema in Dialogue," while Mr. Rakesh P. Rao conducted a masterclass titled, "From Extreme Expeditions to Stories," focusing on translating scientific expeditions into impactful visual narratives.