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108th Indian Science Congress

On January 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated and witnessed the entire inaugural session of the 108th Indian Science Congress through video conferencing . 

Where was 108th Indian Science Congress held?

The 108th ISC was held at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) which is also celebrating its centenary this year.

The first session of the Indian Science Congress was held in 1914.

Theme of 108th Indian Science Congress

The theme of the event this year was “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment.” The public talks and exhibitions were open to the general public.

The technical sessions of the 108th Indian Science Congress ware divided into 14 sections under which parallel sessions were conducted at different venues in the university’s Mahatma Jotiba Phule Educational Campus.

A special attraction of the event was a mega expo “Pride of India”. The prominent developments, major achievements and the significant contributions largely of Indian Science and Technology to the society ware showcased in the exhibition, which brought together and displayed hundreds of new ideas, innovations, and products covering the entire canvas of the scientific world. 

Pride of India displays the strengths and achievements of Government, Corporate, PSUs, Academic and R&D Institutes, Innovators & Entrepreneurs from all across the country.

In the run-up to the event, the Vigyan Jyot programme, a tradition of the Indian Science Congress was held. Vigyan Jyot - Flame of Knowledge - was conceived on the lines of the Olympic flame. It is a movement dedicated to nurturing scientific temper in the society, especially the youth. 

Key Points 

  • The 108th ISC was held at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, which is also celebrating its centenary this year.
  • The first annual session of the ISC was held in 1914. 
  • The 108th ISC was held at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. 
  • The university is celebrating its centenary in 2023. 
  • The theme of ISC 2023 was “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment.” 


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