The two-event, which began at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), aims at promoting communication of India's scientific wisdom.
"Creating awareness and building a scientific temperament in the society are responsibilities of every communicator and this congress is a major step in that direction," IIMC DG K G Suresh said.
A book, 'Disasters-Short Stories, Essays & Anecdotes', was also released on this occasion, the release said.
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