India International Science Festival (IISF)

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Context

• The 8th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) was inaugurated at the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), Bhopal.

Details

• The IISF 2022 is the eighth edition since its inception in 2015. IISF is a celebration to promote Science and Technology and demonstrate how science could lead India.
• This year’s IISF will also witness "Vigyanika", the Science Literature Festival where several programs related to the various genre is being organized. 
• More than 2,500 school students from across India have been invited to attend the IISF 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.
• The theme of the four-day festival is Marching towards Amrit Kaal with Science, Technology, and Innovation.
• 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”
• Note: India assumed the G20 presidency on December 1, 2022.
• 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.

Read: https://www.iasgyan.in/rstv/g-20-summit-key-takeaways

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