Kohima, November 28 (MExN): The Meteorological Centre, Kohima, India Meteorological Department (IMD), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, organised a curtain raiser event for IISF 2025 at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Nagaland on November 26.
A press update stated that the event commenced with a formal welcome and lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Chief Guest, Dr Manoj E Prabhakar, Registrar of NIT Nagaland, followed by the felicitation of Dignitaries. A brief presentation was made about IISF 2025, highlighting its objective and importance was given by Nalnish Kumar Chaudhary, Scientist - D & Head, Meteorological Centre Kohima. A video presentation on IISF 2025 was also screened, giving participants a glimpse of the upcoming national event at Panchkula.
Dr Manoj E. Prabhakar, Registrar of NIT Nagaland, Dr P Chinnamuthu, Associate Professor, NIT Nagaland, Dr Jay Chandra Dhar, Assistant Professor, NIT Nagaland, and others also addressed the gathering about the objective and importance of science & technology in our daily life. Meteorological Centre, Kohima, also showcased various instruments of the Automatic Weather Station (AWS) and their functioning.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Chon Nitin followed by the National Anthem.
The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, is set to commence from December 6 to 9 at Panchkula, Chandigarh, jointly organised by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) along with other science ministries and Department of the Government of India and VIBHA.
This festival will feature 14 thematic frontiers focused on future technologies, sustainability, and broad scientific outreach showcasing the theme, “Vigyan Se Samriddhi- for Atmanirbhar Bharat”.
