IISF 2025 Begins in Panchkula: India Showcases Science for Aatmanirbhar Bharat

IISF 2025: Celebrating Science, Innovation and Self-Reliance in Panchkula

The 11th India International Science Festival (IISF) commenced on 6 December 2025 in Panchkula, Haryana , and will run until 9 December . Established in 2015, IISF has grown into one of India’s most influential platforms for promoting scientific curiosity, public engagement and collaboration among researchers, students, industry and policymakers.

Theme and Vision: Science for a Self-Reliant India

This year’s theme, “Vigyan Se Samruddhi: for Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” underscores the role of scientific progress in driving national development and economic self-reliance. IISF 2025 aims to integrate frontier technologies with India’s traditional knowledge systems, demonstrating how modern research can complement indigenous wisdom to power sustainable growth.

Key Focus Areas and Programme Highlights

Five major thematic tracks guide the festival:

• Ecology and science of North-West India and the Himalayan region

• Science for society and education

• Self-reliance through science and technology

• Biotechnology and the bio-economy

• Integration of traditional knowledge with modern science

Over 150 technical sessions will explore priority domains such as AI and AGI , quantum technologies , gene editing , space systems , the bio-economy , and climate science .

Participation and Collaborative Ecosystem

More than 40,000 participants —including scientists, educators, startups, industry experts, women researchers and students—are expected to attend. IISF continues to serve as a dynamic multi-stakeholder platform for showcasing innovations, fostering scientific networking and accelerating technology adoption.

Exam Oriented Facts

• 11th IISF: 6–9 December 2025, Panchkula, Haryana

• Theme: “Vigyan Se Samruddhi: for Aatmanirbhar Bharat”

• 150+ sessions , 40,000+ participants

• Lead Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences; Coordinator: IITM Pune

Institutional Collaboration

The festival is supported by DST, DBT, CSIR, the Department of Space and DAE , highlighting India’s integrated approach to advancing frontier research. Vijnana Bharati acts as the outreach partner, reinforcing community participation. IISF 2025 continues to strengthen India’s culture of scientific inquiry by linking laboratories with society.