About India International Science Festival:
- It was launched in 2015.
- IISF aims to bring together people and the scientific community both nationally and internationally to collaborate, interact, and experience the joy of doing science for the wellbeing of India and humanity, guided by the spirit of swadeshi.
- Mission of IISF: Bridging traditional knowledge systems with modern scientific research thereby strengthening the link between India’s indigenous knowledge heritage and contemporary scientific inquiry.
Key Facts about India International Science Festival 2025
- It is organised by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and coordinated by Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune.
- The theme of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025: “Vigyan Se Samruddhi: for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”
- The event will feature technical and thematic sessions across science, technology and innovation.
- 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.
