- India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 was officially introduced, and will be held in the competent period of 6-9 December 2025 at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The objective of the festival is to foster the spirit of science, innovation, and engagement with the population in the spirit of the theme of Vigyan Se Samriddhi, which means science to prosperity.
- Objective and Vision
- IISF 2025 is an international meeting place of scientists, researchers, innovators, students, and visionaries of the industry.
- It seeks to exhibit the Indian scientific success and promote development based on science in accordance with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- The theme emphasizes the role of science in economic growth, sustainability and self reliance.
- Government Focus
- In line with the focus on science and technology that has been brought about by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Emphasize on increasing self-reliance in imports and enhancing domestic capacity in life sciences, agriculture, fuels, and automotive.
- Key Focus Themes
- Technology, Science and Ecology of North-West India and the Himalayan Region.
- Science on the Society and Education.
- S&T Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Biotechnology & Bio-economy
- Combination of the Traditional Knowledge and the Modern Science.
- Such themes cover the issues of region, sustainability and the combination of the traditional wisdom and the contemporary innovation.
- Regional & Institutional Participation.
- The participants will be institutions in Jammu, Chandigarh, and Himalayan areas.
- Engagement of universities, research organizations and local innovators to guarantee wide and encompassing development.
- Funding Research and Innovation.
- Democratise funding of research by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
- As a goal, encourage innovation in all universities, not only the classic top schools.
- Public Engagement & Outreach
- The festival will feature:
- Exhibitions & Science Shows
- Student Competitions
- Industry–Academia Meets
- Scientific Shows and Culture.
- These are activities that are intended to ensure that science becomes interactive, accessible and exciting to the masses, particularly youth and start-ups.
- Significance
- IISF is now one of the largest science outreach initiatives in India which had its launch in 2015. The 2025 version aims to strengthen scientific temper and demonstrate the role of science in the sustainable development and national prosperity.
Month: Current Affairs - October 19, 2025
Category: current affairs daily