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Brief Info About India International Science Fest(IISF): IISF is a Science Fest To Celebrate Science For All. It Engages Common People(India & World) With Science In A Joyful And Entertaining Manner.
Significance Of 8th IISF For UPSC: GS Paper 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
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- The 8th India International Science Festival (IISF) is being held at the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal, on January 21, 2023.
- The 8th India International Science Festival (IISF) Is a 4 Day Festival(will continue till the 24th of January) in which eminent personalities like PM Modi Ji and CM Shivraj Singh Ji will deliver lecture.
Who Are The Organizers?
- The 8th IISF festival is being organised under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Biotechnology, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, CSIR, Department of Space, Atomic Energy and Vigyan Bharati.
What Is India International Science Festival(IISF)?
- 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 lead 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.
What Is The Vision of IISF?
- Promotion of Creativity in Science, Technology and Innovation for Prosperous India
What Is The Mission of IISF?
To engage creative and imaginative minds in India and across the globe to celebrate science through various programs and activities connected to the five pillars of Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
What Is The Objective Of 8th IISF?
- The main objective of celebrating the India International Science Fest(IISF) is to celebrate scientific and technological achievements and to involve common people in this event.
- India International Science Festival (IISF) aims to engage the public with science and demonstrate how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) provide solutions to improve our lives.
- Encouraging creativity and innovation among school children is also an important aspect of this event.
- Science relates to the economy and future of India.
- In achieving Net Zero Target by 2070, Science will play a crucial role.
What Is The Theme Of The 8th IISF?
- The Theme: The theme of the four-day festival is ”Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and Innovation.”
- Vision Behind The Theme: The theme of the mission is aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to build a self-reliant India and is also aligned with the G20 vision, which is Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam or “One Earth One Family One Future.
14 Thematic Events Under 8th IISF
8th IISF will feature 14 thematic events:
- Students Science Village
- Face to face with New Frontiers of Science & Technology
- Science through Games & Toys
- Students Innovation Festival
- Vaigyanika (Literature)
- International Science Film Festival
- Guinness World Records attempts
- Artisan’s Technology Village-Vocal for Local
- Young Scientist Conclave
- New Age Technology Show
- National Social Organisations and Institutions Meet (NSOIM)
- STEM @ 2022-Mega Science and Technology Exhibition
- Start-up Meet
- Science and Technology Council Conclave.
Who Will Participate In The 8th IISF?
- More than 8,000 delegates from different regions of the country will participate in the science festival being held for the first time in Bhopal.
- Eminent scientists, researchers, students from universities, colleges and schools, teachers and industry experts will participate in the festival.
- More than 2,500 school students from across India have been invited to attend the festival.
- Additionally, the festival will feature Biotech and Agri-tech start-ups. Also, smart and knowledge toys made by local artisans at IISF will also be on display.
Additional Information: Vijnana Bharati
- About: Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) is a non-profit organization in India that works for the popularization of sciences in a nationalist manner.
- Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) was previously known as the ‘Swadeshi Science Movement’ before it was changed to its current name in 1991.
- Vijnana Bharati Headquarter: Vijnana Bharati headquarters is located in New Delhi.
- Mandate: Vijnana Bharati aims to rejuvenate the Swadeshi Movement in this age of science and technology for the purpose of national reconstruction.
- Key Objectives:
- Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) aims to start a vibrant movement for the development of Swadeshi Sciences.
- As a dynamic Science Movement with a Swadeshi Spirit, interlinking traditional and modern sciences on the one hand, and natural and spiritual sciences on the other hand.
- Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) also aims to create a Swadeshi Movement with modern sciences adapted to national needs.
