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CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI)organised a series of pre-events as a Curtain Raiser to the India International Science Festival- 2020 to generate awareness

Highlights of the event

• The awareness included lectures on a diverse range of topics ranging from Municipal Solid Waste, Amphibian Robots, Air and Water Purification, Solar Power Technologies, Smart Grid, Mini-Grid and Agro-Machineries.
• There were a total of 8 events which reached out to over 17,000 people virtually. 

India International Science Festival

• It is a platform to accelerate the dissemination of Science to the Society and exchange of ideas and innovations.
• It is a vehicle to showcase the tremendous Science & Technology potential of Modern-Day India and the rich scientific heritage.

Theme: "Science for Self-Reliant India and Global Welfare”

• The journey of IISF started in 2015.
• This year’s 6^th edition of the IISF is being organized during 22-25 December 2020 on the virtual platform. 

Objective

To showcase Indian science achievements and innovations for the students, young researchers and general public and to display India’s contribution in the field of S&T and to motivate the young scientists to find solutions to the burning issues of our society. 

Source: PIB