Publications Programme has established itself on a firm footing. By now, about 60 titles in English, Hindi and other major Indian languages have been brought that include important series on varied topics/themes, say, Pioneer Science Popularisers in pre-independence India, Re-prints of popular science classics, Health series, Science and Technology Heritage of India, Total Solar Eclipse series, Do-it-yourself series, and the Natural History series.

The following titles were published during the year:

• Hello Stars :From time immemorial, stars have been objects of mysticism. Human beings have always been fascinated by these 'twinkling diamonds' and volumes have been written on them by old sages to modern scientists. This book is an attempt to make astronomy easy for beginners with a methodical approach to study these celestial objects scientifically.
  
  
• The Bicycle Story : The fascinating story of the evolution of biycle from its beginning as a crude beam on wheels to its present form of a highly efficient transportation and leisure vehicle. Also discusses the mechanism and science behind the bicycle .
  
  
• Fun and Science at Home : The book takes you to the fascinating world of science-related experiments that any child at an age of eight and above can do at home.
  
  
• The Story of Physics
  
  
• All about having a Baby
  

Vigyan Prasar is in the process of preparing Paribhashik Shabdakosh (Scientific Dictionary in Hindi). Fifteen thousand entries for the proposed dictionary have been finalized by Vigyan Parishad, Prayag.

Work is on to bring out edited volumes on 100 years of science writing both in Hindi & Bengali.