The CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, CSIR Campus, Chennai, hosted the IISF 2024 curtain raiser ceremony
The CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, CSIR Campus, Chennai, hosted the IISF 2024 curtain raiser ceremony
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From November 30 to December 3, 2024, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will host the 10th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF). The subject of IISF 2024, which is organised by CSIR, is “Transforming India into a science and technology driven global manufacturing hub.” On November 7, 2024, the CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, CSIR Campus, Chennai, hosted the curtain-raiser ceremony for the IISF 2024.
The occasion was presided over by Dr. N. Anandavalli, Director of CSIR-SERC and Coordinating Director of CSIR Madras Complex. The main visitor was Prof. R. Velraj, a former vice chancellor of Anna University. Dr. S. Bhaskar, Chief Scientist, CSIR-SERC, gave the welcoming speech and provided an overview of the history and motto of IISF. In order to enhance awareness of IISF among stakeholders, he added, a number of these curtain-raiser events are being planned nationwide.
In her presidential address on the theme of “Science: An Inseparable Part of Our Lives,” Dr. Anandavalli noted that science is being honoured as a festival in India through IISF and called for increased participation from all facets of society. She asserted that we should celebrate science with excitement and zeal since it is a fascinating subject. She also discussed STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in length, the importance of STEM education in the modern world, and IISF’s goal of making STEM more widely known among kids. She talked about our country’s renowned scientists, the significance of the several science-related holidays observed in India each year, a career in science, the role of civil engineering in daily life, and the activities of CSIR-SERC.
The State Organising Secretary of VIBHA, Tamil Nadu, Shri Gopal Parthasarathy, gave a briefing on VIBHA’s responsibilities and IISF 2024. He gave a briefing on VIBHA, the history of IISF, and how previous IISF editions were organised successfully. He explained in detail the 26 distinct programs that are being organised as part of IISF 2024, including The New Nalanda, Nari Sakthi, and The Gurukula, in which teachers and schoolchildren can take part. Young brains can concentrate on a number of potential fields, including agriculture for food security, health care, environmentally friendly energy, and clean water. He underlined that product development knowledge is currently in high demand.
The IISF Scientific Lecture was given by Prof. R. Velraj, a former vice chancellor of Anna University, who was the event’s main guest. The primary visitor was introduced to the audience by Dr. L. Madan Kumar, Principal Scientist, CSIR-CEERI. Prof. Velraj emphasised in his speech the significance of youth power in achieving Viksit Bharat’s goal by 2047. He underlined the significance of high-quality education and creative brains while pointing out the enormous advancements in education over the previous 20 years. According to him, innovation is essential to Viksit Bharat 2047 and should be inclusive and sustainable.
The CSIR-SERC Principal Scientist, Dr. M. Saravanan, suggested a vote of gratitude. The participating students toured several CSIR-SERC laboratories as part of the curtain-raising event, where they observed the numerous research projects underway at the CSIR Campus.