**Executive Summary**
The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), under the Ministry of Culture, received two PRSI National Awards 2025 on December 17, 2025. One award is for the "Har Ghar Museum” initiative, and the other is for the "Waste to Art" publication. The awards were presented at the 47th All India Public Relations Conference, held from December 13-15, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Awards Received:**
* PRSI National Award 2025 for the "Har Ghar Museum" initiative in the Best Use of social media in a Corporate Campaign category.
* PRSI National Award 2025 for the "Waste to Art" publication under the Special/Prestige Publication category.
* **"Waste to Art" Publication:**
* Documents NCSM’s initiative launched under Special Campaign 4.0 and Swachhata Hi Sewa.
* Showcases the transformation of approximately 1,250 kg of waste into art installations and educational exhibits promoting circular economy principles.
* Highlights workshops and national-level competitions.
* **"Har Ghar Museum" Initiative:**
* Launched by NCSM to encourage individuals and families to share photographs, videos, and stories of their personal collections to create a digital archive.
* Aims to bring people's histories into the national cultural narrative and strengthen awareness about preservation.
* Recorded over 1 million viewers, achieved more than 10 million views across platforms, and received over 150 curated entries.
* **Awards Ceremony:**
* Presented at the 47th All India Public Relations Conference in Dehradun, Uttarakhand from December 13-15, 2025.
* The conference theme was “Empowering Growth, Preserving Roots – The PR Vision for 2047.”
* Awards were received by Shri Rajib Nath, Director (Hqrs.), and Shri Satyajit N. Singh, PRO, NCSM.
**Impact Analysis**
**National Council of Science Museums (NCSM)**
* **Impact:** Recognition for their initiatives ("Har Ghar Museum" and "Waste to Art") through prestigious national awards.
* **Action Required:** Continue to promote and develop impactful initiatives focused on culture, sustainability, and public engagement.
**Ministry of Culture**
* **Impact:** Enhanced reputation and recognition for supporting impactful cultural and educational initiatives through NCSM.
* **Action Required:** Continue supporting NCSM in its mission to promote science, culture, and public engagement.
**Individuals and Families (Har Ghar Museum Participants)**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to contribute to the national cultural narrative by sharing their personal collections and stories.
* **Action Required:** Continue participating in the "Har Ghar Museum" initiative by sharing photographs, videos, and stories.
**Students and Communities (Waste to Art Participants)**
* **Impact:** Engaged in hands-on workshops and competitions promoting creativity, sustainability, and eco-conscious thinking.
* **Action Required:** Continue participating in NCSM's initiatives and promoting creative reuse and circular economy principles.
**Public Relations Society of India (PRSI)**
* **Impact:** Successful organization and execution of the 47th All India Public Relations Conference, which served as the venue for presenting the awards.
* **Action Required:** Continue to promote excellence in public relations and communications through awards and conferences.
Key Entities Referenced
National Council of Science Museums (NCSM): Organization under the Ministry of Culture, recipient of the awards for its initiatives.
Ministry of Culture: The government body overseeing the National Council of Science Museums.
Har Ghar Museum: Nationwide initiative by NCSM to document and preserve India's cultural heritage in homes.
Waste to Art: NCSM initiative of transforming waste into art installations and educational exhibits.
Public Relations Society of India (PRSI): The organization that presented the PRSI National Awards 2025.
Ministry of Culture
National Council of Science Museums Conferred
with Two Prestigious National Awards 2025
One for the “Har Ghar Museum” initiative and another for the
“Waste to Art” publication
प्रव तथ: 17 DEC 2025 4:28PM by PIB Delhi
The National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), an organisation under the Ministry of Culture, has
received two prestigious PRSI National Awards 2025 from the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI).
The honours include one award for the Har Ghar Museum initiative in the Best Use of social media in a
Corporate Campaign category, and another for the “Waste to Art” publication under the Special/Prestige
Publication category.
The “Waste to Art” publication documents a flagship initiative of the National Council of Science
Museums (NCSM) launched under Special Campaign 4.0 and Swachhata Hi Sewa, capturing the powerful
intersection of creativity, sustainability, and public participation. Through compelling visuals and
narratives, the publication showcases how approximately 1,250 kg of waste-including metal scrap,
electronic components, and discarded containers-was transformed across NCSM units nationwide into
meaningful art installations that also functioned as educational exhibits promoting circular economy
principles. The publication further highlights hands-on workshops and national-level competitions that
engaged students and communities, with selected artworks amplified through NCSM’s social media
platforms, reflecting the initiative’s extensive digital reach and its success in inspiring eco-conscious
thinking and creative reuse.
Inspired by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Har Ghar Museum campaign
was launched by the National Council of Science Museums, Ministry of Culture, with the belief that every
home preserves a fragment of India’s living history - be it an heirloom, artefact, antique, or unique
collectible. The nationwide initiative encourages individuals and families to share photographs, videos,
and stories of their personal collections, creating a growing digital archive of everyday objects that carry
cultural, historical, and emotional value. Through systematic documentation involving images, narratives,
and interactions with collectors, the campaign brings people’s histories into the national cultural narrative,
fosters curiosity and discovery, and strengthens awareness about the importance of preservation - one
home at a time. The award recognises the campaign’s impactful digital engagement and its success in
connecting collectors, communities, and heritage enthusiasts across the country. The initiative has till date
recorded over 1 million viewers engaged through social media, achieved more than 10 million views
across platforms, and received over 150 curated entries, reflecting strong public participation and
impactful digital outreach.
The awards were presented at the 47th All India Public Relations Conference, organised by PRSI from 13
to 15 December 2025 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, on the theme “Empowering Growth, Preserving Roots –
The PR Vision for 2047.” The conference saw participation from senior policymakers, communicationprofessionals, industry leaders, and academicians from across the country. On behalf of NCSM, the
awards were received by Shri Rajib Nath, Director (Hqrs.), and Shri Satyajit N. Singh, PRO, NCSM.
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