PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun
The Curtain Raiser for the 11th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 was held in CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum on Friday. In his address, the director, CSIR-IIP, H S Bisht highlighted the vision of IISF 2025 and the need for observing this day. The director, WIHG, V K Gahalaut who was the chief guest of the event, underscored the significance of the IISF events and the role of science in national development. Prof K D Purohit briefed various initiatives and activities of VIBHA planned for Uttarakhand and encouraged students to actively participate in the events.
On this occasion, a special session was organised for students from Kendriya Vidyalaya on emerging scientific areas. Under Jigyasa programme, students visited various laboratories and interacted with scientists. The chief scientist, Hemant Kulkarni coordinated the event
