Jitendra Sing to open Science Fest Goa

New Delhi, November 16, : Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 7th edition of India International Science Festival at Panaji.

Singh stated that the IISF theme, which will be held December 10-13, is Azadika Amrut Mahotsava – celebrating Creativity, Science, Technology, and Innovation in a Prosperous India.This year, 12 theme-based programmes would be conducted during the mega event, the Ministry of Science and Technology said in a statement.

The Ministry of Science and Technology announced that 12 themes-based programs would be held during this years mega event.Singh said that the series of IISF is an integral part of Indias long-term vision in developing and widening the spectrum of scientific temper for sustainable development and new technological innovations in India.

Singh stated that IISF was an important part of India’s vision for the long-term development of science temper and technological innovation in India.It also aims to build a strategy for rural India through the advancement of science and technology.

The strategy also includes the development of science and technology to help rural India.The Minister informed that IISF will provide a platform to young students, scientists and technocrats from across India for exchange of knowledge and ideas and also support flagship programmes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Swasth Bharat Abhiyan, Make in India, Digital India, Namami Gange, Unnath Bharat Abhiyan initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last seven years.

According to the Minister, IISF will be a platform for young scientists, technocrats, and students from India.It also supports flagship programmes such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Swasth Bharat Abhiyan, Make in India, Digital India, Make in India, Digital India, and Namami Gange, which were initiated in seven years by Prime Minister NarendraModi.

He said, the main aim of the festival is to bring into use the innovations by the people and develop technology that is affordable to the masses.According to him, the festivals main purpose is to use innovations from the public and create technology that can be afforded by all.The IISF is a joint programme of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Vijnana Bharati, a swadeshi movement for science.Vijnana Bharati is a Swadeshi movement that promotes science and the Ministry of Science and Technology has created IISF.

The programmes to be undertaken during these four days will include a Science Film Festival, Science Literature Festival, Engineering Students Festival, Science Village Festival, Traditional Crafts and Artisans Festival, Guinness Book of World Records, Festival of Games and Toys, Global Indian Scientists and Technocrats Meet, Eco-Festival, New Age Technology Show, National Social Organizations and Institutions Meet, a release said.A Science Film Festival and Science Literature Festival will be held during the four-day festival.

Also, there will be a Science Village Festival and Festival of Traditional Crafts and Artisans Festival.The first IISF was held in 2015.In 2015, the first IISF took place.

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