From about 1980' s non•formai education became very popular in India, but the thrust from the establishment and promotions through official channels made the movement formal in operative terms. Though nan-formal was defined on paper in terms Of flexibility, openness, ease Of entry, relevance to life, creativity etc, in effect, much of what was provided under this wos sub-standard education for the poor and disadvantaged groups. Various agencies made commendable prognss in the Oi non-forrnal education in science and one Of them whick made remarkable contribution to spread the spirit Of science through a functional mass movernent is The Kerala Shastra Sahitya Parish ad.