Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival at 4:00 PM today. He will address the gathering, being held in Kolkata, through video conference.

The prime objective of the festival is to instill scientific temper among people, showcase India’s contribution in the field of S&T and encourage translation of its benefits to people.  It aims to build a strategy for inclusive advancement of Science and Technology.

The Theme of the Festival this year is- RISEN India- Research, Innovation, and Science Empowering the Nation.