New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- In a high-level meeting held here, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh convened senior officials to firm up preparations for the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025, slated to be hosted in Chandigarh under the stewardship of the Ministry of Earth Sciences.

According to a release from the Ministry of Earth Sciences, at the meeting, Jitendra Singh reviewed logistical plans, exhibition layouts, and programme integration across agencies, and instructed all departments to launch a sustained awareness campaign targeting schools and parents to maximise footfall during the festival.

He underscored that line ministries must collaborate closely with state gover...