Archive · 6 Dec 2025
India International Science Festival 2025 Begins in Panchkula
The 11th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 started on December 6 in Panchkula, Haryana.
This big science event will run until December 9.
The theme this year is 'Vigyan Se Samruddhi: for Aatmanirbhar Bharat,' which means 'Prosperity through Science for a Self-Reliant India.'
The festival has more than 150 sessions on topics like biotechnology, space, AI, and how traditional knowledge can be combined with modern science.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh spoke about India's achievements in science, healthcare, and space, saying that India is now a global success story.
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla also shared his experiences from space and encouraged young people to pursue science and space research.
The festival aims to bring together scientists, innovators, and students to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The 11th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 began on December 6 in Panchkula, Haryana, and will run until December 9.
The festival aims to bridge traditional knowledge systems with modern scientific research, strengthening India's indigenous knowledge heritage and contemporary scientific inquiry.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted India's achievements in science, healthcare, and space, emphasizing the country's growing global recognition and self-reliance.
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared his experiences from space and encouraged youth to pursue careers in science and space research.
The event features more than 150 technical and thematic sessions across science, technology, and innovation, focusing on five broad themes.
- Who
- Organized by the Indian government, involving ministries, research institutions, academia, industry, and civil society
- What
- 11th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025
- When
- December 6 to 9, 2025
- Where
- Panchkula, Haryana
- Why
- To showcase science-led progress, bridge traditional knowledge with modern scientific research, and strengthen India's commitment to science-led development
Government and Pro-India View
Skeptical or Critical View
India's Scientific Progress
Government and Pro-India View
India has made significant advancements in science, healthcare, and space, positioning itself as a global leader.
Skeptical or Critical View
Some may argue that while progress has been made, there are still challenges and areas for improvement.
Self-Reliance in Science
Government and Pro-India View
The festival emphasizes India's growing self-reliance in science and technology, showcasing indigenous innovations.
Skeptical or Critical View
Critics might point out that self-reliance is still a work in progress and that India continues to rely on foreign technology in many areas.
- Event
- 11th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025
- Dates
- December 6 to 9, 2025
- Location
- Panchkula, Haryana
- Theme
- Vigyan Se Samruddhi: for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
- Focus Areas
- Science, Technology, Ecology, Society, Education, Biotechnology, Bio-economy, Traditional Knowledge
- Sessions
- More than 150 technical and thematic sessions
- Thematic Focus Areas
- Biotechnology, Space, AI, Traditional Knowledge Integration
- Key Speaker
- Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Indian astronaut
- Minister's Remarks
- Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of Science and Technology
Sources
11th India International Science Festival to begin from tomorrow, showcase science-led progress
11th India Intl Science Festival begins tomorrow, highlights science progress
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