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India International Science Festival gets underway
“Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal" is IISF 2023's main focus.
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh while releasing the brochure of the ninth edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 on 16 December 2023 / (Image - PIB)
The 2023 India International Science Festival (IISF) officially began on Jan 17, and will last through January 20, 2024. 22 countries are taking part in the event themed “Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal.”
The 9th edition of IISF is being organized by the Indian government's Department of Science and Technology (DST), with National Innovation Foundation-India, an independent organization, serving as the initiative's coordinating and implementing body.
Inaugurated 4-day “India International Science Festival” #Faridabad, #Haryana. Over 12,000 delegates from all across. Amazing young innovative talent waiting to happen and be channelised as economically viable #StartUps, contributing to the making of #ViksitBharat. #IISF2023 pic.twitter.com/gB1TP6QRS0
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) January 17, 2024
The science festival aims to honor India's contributions to science and technology, seeks to promote scientific temper among young students and Indian residents, as well as to recognize the accomplishments of science enthusiasts.
A total of 17 events are planned for this edition to raise awareness among various societal stakeholders, IISF hosts a month-long series of outreach events in labs, schools, and R&D institutes. Space hackathon, student science village and a new age technology show are part of the event’s lineup.
The events are segregated equally over the span of 4 days, with 12 events scheduled for Jan 17, 13 events on Jan 18, 11 events on Jan 19, and 8 events on Jan 20.
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