Kolkata To Host 100th Indian Science Congress In 2013

              The centenary of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) will be held in Kolkata in 2013. Eventually the last edition, which is the 99^th edition of the ISC, concluded at Bhubaneswar on Jan 7 ringing down the curtain on the five-day mega science event which also witnessed 35 special lectures and 30 plenary sessions and panel discussions. The event was a great success and saw participation of several eminent scientists, delegates, Nobel laureates and scholars.

          B. Hari Gopal, advisor, Science and Technology to the Prime Minister took charge for the 2013 congress. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be the President of the 100^th Indian Science Congress which will be held at city of joy Kolkata.

          The 99^th edition of ISC was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on Jan 3. More than 15,000 delegates, including scientists and students participated in the event held at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT University).

          The theme of the conference was “Science and Technology for Inclusive Innovation-Role of Women”. Along with the event Women’s Science Congress and Children’s Science Congress were also organized.

          The five-day event saw a “Pride of India” expo and many other programmes. Many science lovers of Kolkata and across the country is waiting for this event badly. Hope it will again be a grand Success.