ICAR-CCARI, Goa participated in India International Science Festival -2021

The 7^th India International Science Festival-2021 (IISF-2021) was jointly organised by the Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences and Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA) during 10-13 December, 2021 at Panaji, Goa. The theme of the IISF-2021 was "Celebrating Creativity, Science, Technology and Innovation for a prosperous India". This mega event was inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space. In inaugural address, he said that the series of IISF is an integral part of India’s long-term vision in developing and widening the spectrum of scientific temper for sustainable development and new technological innovations in India. Hon’ble Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (MoS) for the Ministry of Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Shripad Naik, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, Dr M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, President Vijnana Bharati and scientists and officials from different departments graced the inaugural function.

The main events at the IISF-2021 were Science Village, Traditional Crafts and Artisan Meet, Games and Toys, Global Indian Scientists and Technocrats Fest, Eco-Fest, New Age Technology and Mega Science and Technology Expo.

ICAR-CCARI, Goa and ICAR-KVK, North Goa participated in the Mega Science and Technology Expo and exhibited various technologies developed by the Institute at Campal ground, Panaji, Goa. Shri Om Prakash Sakhlecha, Hon’ble Minister of MSME, Science and Technology, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh visited our exhibition stall and appreciated the work done by our Institute. During the exhibition period around 4000 delegates (scientists, technocrats and students) from different parts of country visited our exhibition stall and discussed various technological advancements in field of agriculture. Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa visited the stall and briefed the visitors regarding importance of ICAR in bringing evergreen revolution in agriculture sector.

IISF-2021 concluded with three Guinness records at Goa. Valedictory function was attended by Hon’ble Governor of Goa, Shri P S Sreedharan Pillai, Chief Secretary Shri Parimal Rai, Secretary Dr. M Ravichandran, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Dr. Shekhar Mande, DG, CSIR, Joint Secretary Smt. Indira Murthy and Shri Jayant Sahasrabudhe, National organizing secretary of Vijnana Bharati.

KVK (I/c) Shri H R C Prabhu, Drs Uthappa, A R, Maneesha, S R, Amiya Ranjan Sahu and all the staff of KVK actively participated in this event.