PANAJI
The seventh edition of the Science Film Festival of India (SCI-FFI-2022) will be held from April 26 to April 28 at the INOX complex and Maquinez Palace, Panaji, organised by Vidnyan Parishad, Goa, with the goal of instilling a love of science in students and spreading scientific concepts through films. During the festival, a special session on the Indian knowledge systems is organised on April 27 wherein Dr Raj Vedam, faculty at Hindu University of America and Dr Sampadanand Mishra will brief the history of sciences in the ancient world and will show remarkable connectedness between them. The talk will cast light on less discussed aspects of ancient Indian knowledge systems in medicine, astronomy and mathematics.
The inaugural ceremony will take place on April 26 at 10 am at the hands of CM Pramod Sawant. The three-day festival will feature science film screenings, interactions with eminent scientists, science teachers' workshops, a science film competition, and exhibitions.
While addressing a press conference on Sunday, Suhas Godse, President of Vidnyan Parishad, said, "On April 27 at 6 pm, there will be an open show open to the public in which the film 'Moonfall' will be screened. We are expecting 5,000 students over the period of three days".
Dr Harilal Menon, Goa University Vice-Chancellor and Dr Sundaresh from NIO was present at the press conference held at Maquinez palace, Panaji. Godse said, "In 52 schools, the Vidnyan Parishad hosted the pre-festival programme 'Interaction with Scientists'. This time, to commemorate Azadi Ka Amritmahotsav, the Vidnyan Parishad had raised awareness about Indian scientists who contributed to India in the pre-independence period through the pre-fest".
"Vidnyan Parishad, Goa also hosted a Science Film Making Workshop for students, with approximately 60 students from various colleges participated. Prior to the festival, each workshop participant will submit a short science film that will be judged by a jury panel. During the festival, winning films will receive awards and prize money," Godse added.
Dr Tariq Thomas, CEO of ESG and Secretary of Science and Technology, said, "There is no better way to instil a love of science in students than through the medium of film. Aside from films, there is a lot of activity for the students. There are numerous activities that will expose students to new ideas and technologies".
Meanwhile, the Students' Science Village will develop a keen interest for science in students which includes hands-on science activity, demonstrations, lectures etc. Around 160 students from different schools of Goa will participate in it. Also, the Go-Vidnyan Expo will showcase modern scientific methods to evaluate the age-old wisdom regarding farming, Indian cow and it's criticality for sustenance of healthy human life.
