Explanation:

 India International Science Festival (IISF-2018) has begun in Lucknow.

Theme: “Science for Transformation”.

• IISF is conceivably the biggest platform in India that brings together students, researchers, artists and general public to celebrate our nation’s achievements in science and technology.
  
• It is a medium to encourage the young minds towards the field of science and to promote the networking of stakeholders working towards the propagation of science.
  
• Through this festival, the largest of its kind in the country and in this region, it is expected that the message of excitement of Science and scientific temper will be spread to the students and will be inspiring for the youth.
  
• All stakeholders collectively work towards “Vigyan se Vikas”- contributing to the Making of a New India.