India International Science Festival

India International Science Festival (IISF) is an initiative of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Science of the Government of India in association with Vijnana Bharati which is a science movement with Swadeshi spirit led by eminent scientists of the country. The main purpose of IISF is the celebration of science by all. Engagement of common people with science in a joyful and entertaining manner is essential for a healthy, prosperous and meaningful life. Through its creative programs and activities, IISF provides opportunities to people and the scientific fraternity in the country and abroad to come together, work together and experience the joy of doing science for the well-being of India and humanity.

Vision and Mission

Vision: Promotion of creativity in science, technology and innovation for prosperous India.
Mission: To engage creative and imaginative minds in India and across the globe to celebrate science through various programs and activities connected to the five pillars of Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Journey of IISF

The journey of IISF was started with its inaugural event in Delhi in 2015. Eight editions of IISF have been organized since then in northern, southern and eastern regions of the country. The pandemic in 2020 due to Covid-19 posed a serious challenge to the conduct of this annual event, but the challenge was overcome by conducting the event on a virtual platform to maintain the uninterrupted flow of the journey.

Responsibility for conducting this mega annual event is given either to one of the departments of the Ministry of Science and Technology, viz. DST, CSIR and DBT or to the Ministry of Earth Science in rotation. Several other ministries and departments related to S&T have always been involved in the organization of the event. Vijnana Bharati has been a consistent organizing partner in the forward march of IISF.

IISF has evolved progressively through its innovative design of programs and activities connecting various aspects of life to science. Representation of the diverse strata of society in the event has emerged as a remarkable feature of IISF. The number of participants from India and abroad has grown steadily with every edition and the journey is on involving more and more people to attain the desired outcome.

IISF 2015-IIT Delhi
IISF 2016-CSIR-NPL, Delhi
IISF 2017-IIT Madras, Chennai
IISF 2018-IGP, Lucknow
IISF 2019-Science City, Kolkata
IISF 2020-CSIR-NISTADS
IISF 2021-NCPOR, Goa
IISF 2022 - Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurveda College & Institute, Bhopal

IISF 2022

The IISF 2022 was held during January 21 - 24, 2022 at Pt. Khushilal Sharma Govt. Ayurveda College & Institute, Bhopal.

The aim is to engage the public with science and celebrate the joy of science and show the ways how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) provide us with the solutions to improve our lives.

The events included the following items.

Artisan's Technology Village - Vocal for Local
Face-to-Face with New Frontiers in Science
Guinness Book of World Records
International Science Film Festival of India
Mega Science and Technology Exhibition
National Social Organizations and Institutions Meet (NSOIM)
New Age Technologies Show
Science through Games and Toys
Startup Conclave
State Science and Technology Councils Conclave
Students' Innovation Festival (SIF)
Students Science Village
VIGYANIKA - Science Literature Festival
Young Scientists Conference
Mentoring & Counselling (Scientific Discussion)

Startup Conclave

Visit IISF Startup Conclave for more details.

State Science and Technology Councils Conclave

Brochure: State Science and Technology Councils Conclave

Students' Innovation Festival (SIF)

Brochure: Students' Innovation Festival (SIF)

Students Science Village

Brochure: Students Science Village

VIGYANIKA - Science Literature Festival

Brochure: VIGYANIKA - Science Literature Festival

Young Scientists Conference

Brochure: Young Scientists Conference

Mentoring & Counselling (Scientific Discussion)

Brochure: Mentoring & Counselling (Scientific Discussion)

Who Can Participate?

Students, educators, scientists and researchers naturally constitute the main target population of the festival programmes. It also tries to reach the target population through ambassadors and promoters. Are you a filmmaker, young scientist, undergraduate /postgraduate student, social organisation, innovator start-up entrepreneur, activist, art enthusiast or practitioner? If so, come and join the India International Science Festival. Participants are advised to read the details given in the events and their eligibility.

How Do They Benefit?

The theme "Marching Towards Amrit Kaal Through Science, Technology, and Innovation" aims to showcase recent achievements in the field everyone is aspiring to see the fast progress of a new India with enthusiasm and impatience. It aims to provide a platform to young students, scientists, and technocrats from across India for the exchange of knowledge and ideas in the line of flagship programmes of the Government of India. It emphasizes on the role of science for the masses and science for society. By participating, you can influence the quality and direction of the standards of your chosen field. You will reap personal and professional rewards.

Source: www.scienceindiafest.org

Last Modified : 1/28/2023

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India International Science Festival