
PUDUCHERRY: Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan inaugurated the five-day "Southern India Science Fair (SISF) 2025" at the Old Port Grounds in Puducherry on Tuesday. Addressing the participants, Education Minister A Namassivayam said the Puducherry government is prepared to fund outstanding projects under the startup scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The event features 210 models and inventions, including 15 individual projects, 10 group projects, and 10 teacher entries each from Puducherry and five states -- Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. The exhibits were selected through state-level competitions at intermediate and higher secondary levels.
The Directorate of School Education in Puducherry organised the event, in collaboration with Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum in Bengaluru and the National Council of Science Museums. The fair is open to students and teachers from 10 am to 4 pm, and to the public from 4 pm to 5 pm till January 25.
During the inauguration ceremony, the L-G emphasised the importance of fostering curiosity and learning among students, describing the fair as a platform for sharing ideas, experiments and solutions to real-world problems. “Let this event spark ideas and inspire the next generation of innovators,” he said, commending participants for their dedication to fields like space research, sustainable energy, robotics, and environmental conservation.
Chief Minister N Rangasamy highlighted the Puducherry government’s commitment to education, saying that significant resources have been allocated to improve education and support student innovation. “New discoveries and innovations should come from Puducherry students,” he said, encouraging participation and exploration.