Guwahati's Innovation Festival showcases 25 innovators and artisans

Guwahati is set to host the "Innovation Festival" this weekend. The event is organized by the National Science Centre in partnership with the National Innovation Foundation-India. This is the ninth edition of the festival, which aims to encourage creativity and innovation among people of all ages. Around 25 innovators and artisans will showcase their work in various scientific fields. They come from different parts of the northeast region and will present their innovative projects. Local scientific organizations will also join the festival, sharing their own contributions. The festival will take place at the National Science Centre and is open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm on both days. The organizers say the main goal is to inspire creativity, especially among students. On the first day, participants attended a talk about "Intellectual Property Rights" given by Ranjit Kumar Barman. He discussed how to protect ideas and innovations. The festival will include hands-on activities and challenges for all ages. Visitors can try making scientific kits from scrap materials, launching rockets, creating hydrogen bubbles, and exploring robotics and aeromodelling. There will also be opportunities for 3D painting.