Indian Science Congress.

1st Jan, 2015

103^rdSession of Indian Science Congress.

To be held at Mysuru, India. 

It is organised by Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata. initiative of two British chemists, namely, Professor J. L. Simonsen and Professor P. S. MacMahon. First president is Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee. 

Started in the year 1919. Main aim is to develop and promote the science technologies in India. 

102nd session happened at Mumbai, India. Last year theme was "Science & Technology for Human Development". 

2nd Jan, 2015

This year (103rd) theme is "Science & Technology for Indigenous Development in India".

The Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan will unveil the Indian Science Congress Mega Expo “Pride of India-Frontier Science & Technologies” 

Pride of India expo has some major attractions like Hall of Pride, Vigyan Jyot and Genesis . 

Hall of Pride (HoP)  is the most revered segment of PoI Expo. This specially created pavilion is dedicated to the eminent personalities related to science and technology who have contributed immensely towards the progress and welfare of the nation. This year dedicated to Hon’ble Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.

Genes is is a one day symposium which is organized concurrent to the ISC with complimenting theme to the main science congress. The objective is to bring scientists, industrialists, academicians and policy makers on a common platform to exchange ideas and explore collaborative opportunities. The theme of XIV Genesis has been aptly chosen as “Realising the Make in India Mission through Indigenous Development – Role of MSME” keeping in view the focal theme of this year’s congress.

Vijyan Jyot-- the flame of knowledge – it is a novel initiative of MM Active which was initiated in the year 2010. The aim is to introduce pure science as a career choice amongst the youth and encourage them to opt for this career, thus preparing scientists and innovators for the future.