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Chandigarh Science Festival: How India's Tech Revolution Goes Global

Chandigarh is gearing up to host the India International Science Festival next month. The event will highlight how science now drives policy decisions in India. Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized the government's role as a facilitator for innovation. The festival aims to showcase India's self-reliance across key technology sectors.

Key Points: India International Science Festival Chandigarh December 6-9

  • Festival runs from December 6-9 in Chandigarh showcasing India's scientific transformation
  • Focus on Deep Tech, AI, Biotechnology and Quantum technologies
  • Government positioning as facilitator for private sector innovation
  • Event celebrates Aatmanirbhar Bharat across ministries and startups
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Chandigarh to host India International Science Festival from Dec 6

Chandigarh hosts India International Science Festival from Dec 6-9, showcasing nation's tech transformation under PM Modi's leadership with focus on innovation and self-reliance.

"Science today leads policy. Gone are the days when science waited for policy; today, policies are oriented by science and technology - Jitendra Singh"

New Delhi, Nov 2

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh, on Sunday, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the ongoing preparations for the India International Science Festival (IISF), scheduled to be held at Chandigarh next month from December 6 to 9.

Building on the deliberations of the previous review held on 29 September 2025, Jitendra Singh said that this year's IISF will set a powerful national narrative showcasing how India's approach to science, research and innovation has been fundamentally transformed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"Science today leads policy. Gone are the days when science waited for policy; today, policies are oriented by science and technology," said Jitendra Singh, emphasising India's decisive shift toward science-led governance.

The minister underlined that the Government has become a facilitator rather than a controller, creating an enabling ecosystem where the private sector, startups, and young innovators are driving Deep Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Quantum technologies, and Clean Energy innovations.

Jitendra Singh said the event will celebrate India's scientific and technological advancements across ministries, academia, industry, and startups, reflecting the spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The minister noted that this year's IISF will showcase India's achievements across key sectors that have become pillars of national self-reliance. He said, IISF 2025 will not only serve as a platform for scientific exchange but also as a celebration of India's self-reliance across key technology frontiers.

Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India; Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST); Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences; Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy; Dr. Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology; and Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary, Department of Scientific & Industrial Research and Director General, CSIR.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great initiative! But I hope this isn't just another event for photo ops. We need sustained investment in R&D and better science education in schools. The real test is whether these festivals translate into practical benefits for common people.
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Arjun K
Science leading policy is exactly what India needs! Under Modi ji's leadership, we're seeing real transformation in how technology drives governance. From digital India to space tech, we're making our mark globally. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Wonderful to see India focusing on deep tech and innovation. As someone working in the startup ecosystem, I appreciate the government's role as facilitator rather than controller. This approach will definitely boost our innovation economy.
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Vikram M
Chandigarh is the perfect venue - clean, well-planned city with good educational institutions. Hope they make this accessible to students from smaller towns too. Science should reach every corner of India.
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Kavya N
Aatmanirbhar Bharat in science and technology is the need of the hour! 🇮🇳 Proud to see our scientists and innovators getting the platform they deserve. Hope this inspires more young Indians to pursue careers in STEM fields.

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