108th Science congress

Subject: Science and Technology

Context:

PM Modi inaugurated the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC) being held in Nagpur via video conferencing.

What is Indian Science Congress:

Indian Science Congress is a one-of-its-kind event in the country which brings together the scientific communities on a platform for their interaction with students and the general public on matters related to science.
The event is organized by the Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA).
ISCA is an independent body functioning with the support of the Department of Science and Technology in the central government.
The Association was formed with the following objectives:
- To advance and promote the cause of Science in India.
- To hold an annual Congress at a suitable place in India.
- To publish such proceedings, journals, transactions and other publications as may be considered desirable.
- To secure and manage funds and endowments for the promotion of science including the rights of disposing of or selling all or any portion of the properties of the Association;
The first session of the Indian Science Congress was held in 1914 at the premises of the Asiatic Society, Calcutta.
The focal theme of this year’s Indian Science Congress is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment”.