OBJECTIVES

The objective of Kerala Science Congress is to revitalize the Research and Development (R&D) activities in the State and to identify new talents in scientific research in Kerala.

SCOPE

The Kerala Science Congress is conducted as an annual event during the last week of January provides a forum for interaction and deliberation, review of the present status of R&D efforts and to formulate strategies for better utilization of scientific and technical manpower for the overall development of the State of Kerala. The event provides a platform for encouraging talented young scientists of Kerala to contribute towards the promotion of Science and Technology in the State.

The Kerala Science Congress covers technical sessions including theme lectures by eminent scientists, research presentation by young researchers, memorial lectures, post graduate student interaction programme and children’s science congress. Talented young researchers are honoured with ‘Kerala State Young Scientist Award’, ‘Oral Presentation Award’ and ‘Poster Presentation Award’ are given to selected papers presented under different subject areas.