IISF 2025 to be held at Panjab University, Chandigarh, from 6 to 9 December on 'Vigyan Se Samriddhi'
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh released the curtain raiser on 17 October 2025 for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, to be held from 6 to 9 December 2025 at Panjab University, Chandigarh, on the theme 'Vigyan Se Samriddhi'.
Summary
On 17 October 2025, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh released the curtain raiser for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, to be held from 6 to 9 December 2025 at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The theme is 'Vigyan Se Samriddhi â For Atmanirbhar Bharat'. The festival will cover five themes: science, technology and ecology of North-West India and the Himalayan region; science for society and education; Atmanirbhar Bharat through science and technology; biotechnology and bio-economy; and integration of traditional knowledge with modern science. It will include exhibitions, B2B meetings, competitions and cultural programmes. IISF was launched in 2015.
Key facts
- Event
- India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025
- Dates/venue
- 6â9 Dec 2025, Panjab University, Chandigarh
- Theme
- Vigyan Se Samriddhi â For Atmanirbhar Bharat
- Sub-themes
- Five, incl. Himalayan region, bio-economy, traditional knowledge
- First held
- 2015
- Curtain raiser
- 17 Oct 2025, Dr Jitendra Singh
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where is the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 to be held from 6 to 9 December 2025?
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Correct answer: A â Panjab University, Chandigarh
PIB: IISF 2025 is scheduled from December 6 to 9, 2025, at Panjab University, Chandigarh.
What is the theme of the India International Science Festival 2025?
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Correct answer: D â Vigyan Se Samriddhi â For Atmanirbhar Bharat
PIB: IISF 2025 will focus on 'Vigyan Se Samriddhi â For Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Science to Prosperity).