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India International Science Festival (IISF)-2022

14th December, 2022 Science and Technology

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Context

  • India International Science Festival (IISF)-2022 will be held in Bhopal in January 2023.

 

Details

  • India International Science Festival (IISF) is an initiative of Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Science of 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 the healthy, prosperous and meaningful life.
  • Through its creative programs and activities, IISF provides opportunities to people and 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.

IISF 2022

  • The IISF 2022 is the eighth edition since its inception in 2015. 
  • CONTINUUM – where have we come from, where are we going? is the theme of the third edition of the India Science Festival 2022 (ISF 2022).
  • This year’s IISF will also witness "Vigyanika", the Science Literature Festival where several programs related to the various genre will been organized. As a new feather to the cap, the two-day Student’s Innovation Festival (SIF22), is added to IISF 2022.
  • SIF22 would provide an avenue for showcasing innovative products, projects, and ideas developed by Students, we see the best technology being incubated here.
  • The International Science Film Festival of India (ISFFI) will be another highlight of the festival and will promote recognizing the efforts of filmmakers and motivate them to develop scientific and innovative content.

Significance

  • IISF offers a unique opportunity for the students, young engineers, budding entrepreneurs to engage with scientists and experience STEM disciplines’ application in the real world. 

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