NEW DELHI: The India International Science Festival (IISF) -2020 got off to a grand start with the inaugural address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
The festival is being organised in a virtual mode from December 22 to25.
In his address, the Prime Minister said that the festival is a celebration of science.
India has a rich legacy in science, technology and innovation, he added.
“Our scientists have done path breaking research. Our tech industry is at the forefront of solving global problems. But, India wants to do more. We look at the past with pride but want an even better future”, Modi said.
The Prime Minister asserted that the New National Education Policy will help in fostering scientific temper from an early age.
For quality research, the Government is running Prime Minister Research Fellows Scheme to encourage the best talent of the country to undertake research as per talent and interest, he stated.
The Prime Minister stressed on the need for attracting high quality youngsters and retain them in science sector.
“For attracting good talent into our science domain, the government has announced scholarships at various levels”, he mentioned.
The excitement surrounding Chandrayaan Mission was a great starting point to evince interest from youngsters, the PM pointed out.
More than 40 science laboratories and educational institutions are participating in organising the mega event.
