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| India International Science Festival | |
|---|---|
| Name | India International Science Festival |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Science festival |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Country | India |
| First | 2015 |
| Organiser | Ministry of Science and Technology |
India International Science Festival
The India International Science Festival is an annual national science festival held in India that brings together participants from diverse institutions including Indian Space Research Organisation, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Science, and international partners such as National Aeronautics and Space Administration, European Space Agency, and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The festival features exhibitions, lectures, competitions, and workshops involving organizations like Defence Research and Development Organisation, Indian Council of Medical Research, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, All India Council for Technical Education, and scientific personalities connected to Nobel Prize laureates, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize winners, and institutions such as Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institutes of Management.
The festival was inaugurated in 2015 in New Delhi with joint initiatives from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and stakeholders including Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science and Technology, National Council of Science Museums, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, and academia from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, and University of Calcutta. Early editions featured collaborations with Department of Atomic Energy, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, and outreach through institutions like National Innovation Foundation and Khadi and Village Industries Commission. Subsequent editions rotated locations including Varanasi, Guwahati, Lucknow, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Mumbai, attracting delegations from United Kingdom, United States, Germany, France, and Japan alongside research groups from Max Planck Society, CNRS, Riken, and CSIRO.
Aims include showcasing achievements of Indian Space Research Organisation missions, promoting innovation from Startup India initiatives, and celebrating breakthroughs in areas represented by Indian Council of Medical Research, Department of Biotechnology, and Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Themes have ranged across topics tied to Climate Change Conference, Sustainable Development Goals, Atal Innovation Mission, Digital India, and priorities of institutions like National Knowledge Commission and National Biodiversity Authority. The festival emphasizes public engagement via exhibits from National Institute of Oceanography, Indian Meteorological Department, and outreach models by Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana-linked training centers.
Organizers include national ministries such as Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences, and partner agencies like Indian Space Research Organisation, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Department of Biotechnology, and Indian Council of Medical Research. Academic partners span Indian Institutes of Technology, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, National Institute of Technology, and state universities including University of Delhi and Anna University. Corporate partners and sponsors have included Tata Group, Reliance Industries, Aditya Birla Group, Bharat Petroleum, and international supporters such as World Health Organization, United Nations Development Programme, and scientific bodies like Royal Society and American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Programming includes plenary lectures by scientists associated with Nobel Prize winners, panel discussions featuring administrators from World Bank research programs, and sessions with representatives of International Monetary Fund-funded science initiatives. Activities encompass science fairs with exhibits from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, hands-on workshops by Indian Institute of Science, hackathons linked to Atal Innovation Mission, startup showcases from Startup India participants, model demonstrations from Indian Institute of Technology, and live demonstrations by teams from Indian Space Research Organisation and Defence Research and Development Organisation. Competitions have involved students from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, and institutions under Central Board of Secondary Education, while public outreach events have included science film screenings tied to National Film Development Corporation initiatives and citizen science drives coordinated with National Remote Sensing Centre.
Delegations include researchers from Indian Institutes of Technology, faculty from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, students from University of Calcutta and Banaras Hindu University, science communicators from National Council of Science Museums, and volunteers from National Service Scheme. International attendees have represented NASA, European Space Agency, Riken, Max Planck Society, CNRS, and universities such as Harvard University, University of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of Oxford, and University of Tokyo. Attendance figures reported by host committees often reach tens of thousands, drawing participants from state institutions like West Bengal University of Technology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, and science clubs affiliated with Indian National Science Academy.
The festival has amplified initiatives such as Make in India, Digital India, and Atal Innovation Mission by connecting startups and research labs including Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and Indian Institute of Science to investors and policymakers from NITI Aayog and international agencies like UNESCO and World Health Organization. Outreach campaigns have partnered with media outlets linked to Doordarshan, All India Radio, and publication houses such as The Hindu and Times of India to expand coverage. Educational impact includes curriculum-linked workshops for schools under Central Board of Secondary Education and collaborations with programs like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and institutions such as National Council of Educational Research and Training.
Notable editions featured launch events coinciding with milestones of Indian Space Research Organisation missions including Mars Orbiter Mission and announced collaborations with European Space Agency and NASA research teams. Special themes have commemorated anniversaries of figures and institutions like CV Raman, Homi J. Bhabha, Jagdish Chandra Bose, and observances tied to International Year of Astronomy. Highlights have included demonstrations from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, live talks by laureates associated with Nobel Prize research, startup pitch finals under Startup India, and large-scale citizen science projects coordinated with National Remote Sensing Centre and Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
Category:Science festivals in India