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MoS unveils Curtain Raiser for 4-day India International Science Festival

Published: Oct 18, 2025

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, OCT 18, 2025: UNION Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, yesterday launched the curtain raiser for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, describing it as a "celebration of science" that complements the country's growing spirit of scientific inquiry and innovation.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the festival will serve as a platform to showcase India's scientific achievements and inspire greater public participation in science-driven progress.

The festival, scheduled to be held from December 6 to 9, 2025, at Panjab University, Chandigarh, will bring together scientists, researchers, innovators, and students to showcase India's progress in science, technology, and innovation. This year's edition will be themed "Vigyan Se Samriddhi - Science to Prosperity", reflecting the government's emphasis on harnessing science for national growth and self-reliance.

Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India is witnessing its most dynamic phase in scientific creativity and technological innovation. He pointed out that every major address by the Prime Minister over the past decade - from Independence Day speeches to policy announcements - has carried a strong message underscoring the importance of science and technology in national development.

The Minister said that the theme "Vigyan Se Samriddhi for Atmanirbhar Bharat" captures the essence of India's next growth phase, which will be powered by technology, innovation, and sustainability. He noted that India's progress toward self-reliance depends on reducing import dependence and strengthening domestic capacity in fields such as life sciences, agriculture, fuel, and automotive technologies.

IISF 2025 will focus on five broad themes - Science, Technology and Ecology of North-West India and the Himalayan Region; Science for Society and Education; Atmanirbhar Bharat through Science and Technology; Biotechnology and Bio-economy; and Integration of Traditional Knowledge with Modern Science. According to Dr. Jitendra Singh, the event will bring together institutions from Jammu, Chandigarh, and the Himalayan belt to showcase region-specific innovations that promote sustainable development.

Referring to the recently held Curtain Raiser of another upcoming meet, the ESTIC Conclave Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the conclave was focused on the study of science, IISF symbolises the joy of discovery and inspiration. "The two events complement each other - you study to know what to celebrate, and you celebrate to get inspired to study more," he remarked.

Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the initiatives such as Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) will democratize research funding by extending support to universities and institutions across states, ensuring that innovation is no longer confined to traditional centres of excellence. He also emphasized India's unique ability to blend traditional knowledge systems with cutting-edge modern science, noting that this synergy is one of the country's greatest scientific strengths.

Calling upon students, start-ups, and citizens to actively participate in the four-day event, Dr. Jitendra Singh said the festival will feature scientific exhibitions, business-to-business meetings, competitions, and cultural programs that bridge the gap between laboratories and society. "The event will serve as a platform to carry India's scientific message from lab to land and from innovation to Atmanirbharta," he said.

The curtain raiser event was attended by senior officials and scientists, including Prof. Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor of Panjab University; Prof. Rajesh S. Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology; Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR; Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences; Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman, Department of Atomic Energy; Dr. A. Suryachandra Rao, Director, IITM Pune; and Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma, National Organising Secretary, Vijnan Bharti, among others.

The India International Science Festival, launched in 2015, has become one of the country's largest platforms for promoting scientific temper and public participation in science. The 2025 edition aims to further strengthen this vision by showcasing how science and innovation continue to drive India's journey toward sustainable prosperity.

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