“十四五”期间全国科普经费逾215亿元 科普人员超过215万

Core Points - During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, national science popularization funding exceeded 21.5 billion RMB, with over 2.15 million science popularization personnel [1][3] - The Ministry of Science and Technology, in collaboration with relevant departments, is enhancing the legal policies and mechanisms for science popularization, aiming to integrate science popularization with technological innovation [3][4] - The newly revised "Science and Technology Popularization Law" will be implemented in December 2024, focusing on the new requirements for the development of science popularization [3][4] Funding and Personnel - Total funding for science popularization reached 21.506 billion RMB during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [3] - The number of full-time and part-time science popularization personnel is approximately 2.1562 million [3] Infrastructure and Activities - There are a total of 1,779 national science museums and technology-related museums [3] - Various science popularization activities are being conducted, with active public participation, indicating a robust development in science popularization efforts [3] Strategic Measures - Six strategic measures have been proposed to implement the "Science and Technology Popularization Law" effectively, including policy guidance and promoting the integration of science popularization with technological innovation [4][5] - Encouragement of diversified funding sources for science popularization, particularly from leading technology enterprises [5] - Promotion of market-oriented science popularization services and the development of the science popularization industry [5] - Strengthening the construction of databases and public service platforms for shared science popularization resources [5] - Encouraging participation from various social forces in science popularization efforts [5] - Promoting the spirit of scientists and highlighting outstanding figures and achievements in technology innovation [5]