Goa CM Pramod Sawant inaugurates Sci-Fi Science Film Festival in Panaji
Panaji: Goa Vidnyan Parishad Goa organized the Sci-Fi Science Film Festival of India, which Chief Minister Pramod Sawant officially opened in Panaji on Wednesday.
“This Science Film Festival of India is celebrating science, innovation, and the spirit of curiosity,” the chief minister of Goa said. This year’s theme, ‘Green Revolution,’ inspires young minds while highlighting the way to a sustainable future.
The celebration is being organized in Dr. M. Swaminathan’s name, Sawant said.
Every year, we host a Science Film Festival here on behalf of the Goa Science and Technology Department and the Science Council. The 10th Science Film Festival has been organized by us. We are holding it in honor of the scientist Dr. M. Swaminathan. The event lasts for four days,” he informed the media report.
He wrote on X, “Pleased to inaugurate the Sci-Fi Science Film Festival of India, organised by Vidnyan Parishad Goa in the presence of scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan; Shri Harilal Menon, Vice-Chancellor of Goa University; Prasad Rangnekar, President of Vidnyan Parishad; and other dignitaries.”
“This festival, conceptualised by the late Manohar Bhai Parrikar and late Jayantrao Sahasrabuddhe, reflects their deep commitment to science and innovation,” he said.
The film festival’s theme this year is ‘Green Revolution,’ which emphasizes its vital importance for India’s development, Sawant added.
“I applaud Vidnyan Parishad Goa for planning this outstanding occasion and motivating the young people to take part in the festival. Students and young brains are encouraged to be curious and enthusiastic and to have a scientific temperament by sci-fi movies,” Sawant said.
According to him, Goa is becoming a center for scientific research and education since it is home to prestigious universities like the National Forensic Sciences University, IIT, NIT, and NIO.
“The Sci-Fi Science Film Festival, along with similar initiatives, serves as a catalyst in inspiring the youth to pursue careers in science and contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat,” the chief minister of Goa said.
