National Science Drama Festival (NSDF) is an event where one can experience the extraordinary fusion of science and drama in delivering scientific knowledge to the community in an accepted comprehensive manner. This event celebrates the power of drama to make complex concepts accessible, engaging and captivating audiences of all backgrounds.

NSDF showcases how drama can bring science to life through storytelling, dynamic performances, and creative stagecraft. By incorporating elements of theatre, such as dialogue and characterization, science dramas create relatable experiences that connect audiences to scientific ideas on an emotional level. The performances demystify scientific principles while entertaining and educating. They bridge the gap between the scientific community and public, fostering a greater appreciation and understanding of science. 

The Festival is organized by the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) every year. It provides an opportunity to bring the students of different states, languages and cultures to explore theatre as a medium to express and communicate. Hence, we invite the institutions to guide and encourage their students to participate in this refreshing experiment of comprehending and communicating science ideas through this creative art-form.

The Science Drama Festival is held as per following levels:

1. Taluka (Town) level
2. District level
3. State level
4. Zonal level

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? 
The competition is open to the school students from 6^th to 10^th Standard. (All the Schools will contact State / UT Education authorities to participate at Taluka Level)

THEME / TOPIC OF THE DRAMA – The topic/subtopics for the year 2024-25 are :

Main Theme:  Science & Technology for the benefit of mankind

The Sub-themes are:
1. Global Water Crisis
2. AI and Society
3. Modern Technologies for Disaster Management 
4. Health and Hygiene
5. Climate change and its impact

NOTE:
The West Zone level festival will be conducted at  Nehru Science Centre on 30th November 2024.
Two best teams selected from Zonal Level competition participate at National Level festival.