In a bid to ease the problem of the people due to demonetisation of high value currency notes, the Science and Technology Ministry has decided to organise training programmes to promote “cashless society” concept among the visitors at the India International Science Festival (IISF) to be held here next week. Reportedly cell will be formed for such activities.
The festival organised by the Union Science and Technology Ministry and RSS-linked Vijnan Bharati (VIBHA) aims to provide scientific temper among children, particularly those from rural areas.
“We are trying to make this science festival bigger in every scale. We aim to encourage and develop scientific temper and attitude, promote exchange of ideas among young minds, showcasing country’s contribution in science,” said Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Harsh Vardhan.
The IISF will be inaugurated by Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Israel’s Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis will also visit the festival.
The IISF will have events lined up such as Young Scientists Conclave, Mega Science and Technology Exposition, Scientific Workshops, including DST-INSPIRE national-level camp, international science film festival, industry-academia interactive meet and a new concept of Science Village.
More than 10,000 people, including 5,000 young scientists (those aged below 45), 3,000 children from rural India and 600 foreign students are expected to take part in the festival.
Vardhan said the Ministry has taken initiative to spread awareness of cashless transactions at its level.
“We are going to organise training and motivation programmes to promote cashless society among those visiting the science festival.