India International Science Festival

About India International Science Festival

• It will be held at the Campus of Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) and Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) of Department of Biotechnology in Faridabad.
• Theme: 'Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal'.
• IISF 2023 aims to provide a platform for inspiring the public at large and individuals with diverse levels of interests like students, educators, scientists, researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs and science communicators.
• IISF 2023 will have a total of 17 themes to showcase scientific achievements offering diverse benefits to participants and the general public.
• The IISF is dedicated towards fostering creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for the advancement of prosperous India.
• It is an initiative of the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati.
• Since 2015, the IISF has hosted eight editions in different geographical regions of India and expanded as a mega science festival.
• In 2021, the Department of Space and the Department of Atomic Energy became an integral part of IISF.

Q1) What is Vijnana Bharati (Vibha)?

It is a prominent science movement in India focused on promoting and nurturing the scientific temperament and knowledge in society. It was established in 1991 by a group of scientists, technologists, and thinkers with the vision to integrate Indian knowledge systems with modern science and technology.

Source: 9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana from January 17th-20th, 2024