PANAJI
India International Science Festival-2021 concluded on Monday with three Guinness records at Goa.
IISF witnessed the first Guinness record for the most number of people assembling model rocket kits simultaneously at one place on December 11.
On December 12, a Guinness record for the most people assembling rainwater harvesting kits online and in a single venue simultaneously’ was achieved and on the valedictory day of the festival, the third record for the largest space exploration lesson in a single venue was created.
Around 300 models were demonstrated by engineering students, which could impact the lives of the common man. Through the ‘Science Village Festival’, students from the rural parts of Goa got the opportunity to interact with scientists.
200 traditional craft artisans participated in the festival and shared traditional science. In Jagrut Bharat Ecofest, school children from across the country joined and shared their stories on environmental protection.
The valedictory function was attended by Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai, Chief Secretary Parimal Rai, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences Dr M Ravichandran, DG, CSIR Dr Shekhar Mande, Joint Secretary Indira Murthy and National Organizing Secretary of Vijnana Bharati Jayant Sahasrabudhe were present on the occasion.
Governor Pillai in his address stressed the importance of preserving Indian values with the help of science and technology. He said, “We need to give more emphasis on propagating our own thoughts. Our scientists developed a vaccine within nine months and successfully carried out the vax drive. This is an example of celebration of science and innovation.”
Dr Ravichandran appreciated the efforts of the organizers in achieving three Guinness records on three consecutive days. This festival is successful in diverting students’ attention to science and technology, he said.
