India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020 is the largest science festival on virtual environment. This this mega science festival is going to be organized during 22-25 December 2020 on Virtual Platform (https://www.scienceindiafest.org/). Nodal organization of IISF 2020 is Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and coordinating Institute is CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (CSIR-NISTADS). CSIR, DST, MoES, DBT, ICMR are organizing this programme in association with VijnanaBharati (VIBHA). Theme of IISF 2020 is ‘Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare’. Vision of this IISF is the Promotion of AtmaNirbhar Bharat and Global Welfare through Science, Technology and Innovation.

The key objectives of IISF is
- To promote and build scientific temper among the masses and the young children
- To catalyze and trigger relationship between Science and Society leading to the development of new frontiers of growth both scientifically and economically
- To strengthen nation and to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth in the coming future
- To provide a platform for recognizing contribution of science and technology in global development

Expected Stakeholders:
School Students, Researchers, Teachers, National and International Scientists, Technocrats, Industrialists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs, Craftsmen, Artisans, Farmers, Agri-sectors and Healthcare sectors, Exhibitors, Diplomats, Policy Makers.

Number of Events:41 (Old: 28+ New: 13)

9 Verticals cover all 41 Events:
1. Science for Agriculture and Rural Development
2. Sustainable Development
3. National and International Linkages
4. Science and Humanities
5. Inclusive Development
6. New Frontiers
7. Science for Students
8. Science for Masses
9. Industry and MSME

New Events:
1. Biodiversity
2. Clean Air
3. Energy
4. Habitat (Urban & Rural)
5. Water
6. Waste & Sanitation
7. Science Diplomacy
8. History of Indian Science
9. Science and Philosophy
10. Science and Performing Arts
11. Science Education in India
12. Games and Toys
13. Agritech

One of the Main Attractions

5 Guinness World Records:
1. IISF-2020: Virtual Science Festival (2000 approx. per day at peak hour)
2. Light, Shadow and Time Device Making (5,000 Students)
3. Online Hand Hygiene lesson and Activity (30,000 Students)
4. Applying Protective Masks and Taking an Oath Online (30,000 Students)
5. Nutrition and Health Lesson (35,000 Students)

Activity Types:
• Invited Lectures/Popular Lectures/Webinar/Debate/Interaction / Demonstration
• Panel Discussions
• Paper/Poster Presentations
• Exhibition Expo
• Competitions
• Virtual Tours

For more details on IISF 2020, please visit the website www.scienceindiafest.org

Fellow citizens of the country can submit their innovative ideas, suggestion and feedback on the IISF 2020 and selected participants will get e-Certificate.