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1. Weekly COVID-19 video bulletin: Produced in both Hindi and English on weekly basis from 7 July 2020, COVID-19 bulletin apprises the audience about the latest developments happening in the S&T scenario in India that are helping in managing and overcoming the challenges thrown up by the pandemic. Vigyan Prasar produced daily COVID-19 Bulletin from 11th April to 06 July 2020. Thereafter, a weekly bulletin is being produced which provides details about the most important S&T updates from the country related to COVID-19. From January 2021 onwards the COVID Bulletin carried news about vaccination drive initiated by the Government of India.
2. COVID Explained - Short films to explain the important research findings related to COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination in layman's language are produced on weekly basis. The topics chosen for COVID Explained cater to the curiosity of common man towards COVID-19.
3. Facebook live sessions on interviews of various stakeholders on COVID-19 Vaccination Programme.
4. Facebook and India Science live sessions on interviews with experts on COVID-19 Vaccination.
5. Live Phone-in programme: A live phone-in programme on COVID-19 vaccination is telecast from India Science on every Monday and Tuesday. Experts from the field give answers to the questions related to COVID-19 vaccination received from the audience.
6. India Science started “Corona Ko Harana Hai” from April, 2021. In this India Science team interview top medical professionals of the country on COVID-19-related issues.
7. India Science makes infographics on different issues related to COVID-19.
Contact info: kapil@vigyanprasar.gov.in
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