The ninth edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF-2023) commenced its state-level outreach in December 2023. The main event is scheduled to take place at the RCB-THSTI campus in Faridabad (Haryana) from 17th to 20th December 2024. Organized jointly by various ministries including MoST, MoES, DSIR, DBT, DoS, and DAE in collaboration with Vijnana Bharati, this mega science festival celebrates India’s scientific advancements since 2015.
Despite challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, IISF adapted and held a successful virtual edition, showcasing the country’s digital prowess. The IISF-2020, organized by CSIR-NIScPR, highlighted India’s digital capabilities through an engaging online fair, reflecting self-reliance and self-sufficiency even in the digital space.
IISF conducts outreach events in schools and R&D institutes nationwide to promote its message. Currently, pre-fest outreach programs are active, with around 40 events held in various laboratories across the country. Another 20 events are planned, totaling 60 for IISF 2023. Recent events took place on December 3rd at CSIR-CIMAP Lucknow, December 6th at CSIR-NIIST Thiruvananthapuram, and December 9th at CSIR-CFTRI Mysore.
Science with Fun activity for Students as a part of the IISF 2023 outreach programme at CSIR-NIScPR, Pusa, New Delhi on December 18, 2023.
Glimpses of the IISF 2023 outreach events organised at seven different laboratories across the nation on December 15, 2023 to 24 December 2013.
The Science Media Communication Cell (SMCC) at CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication & Policy Research (NIScPR) is coordinating and facilitating the media publicity of the India International Science Festival (IISF
