India International Science Festival

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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