⇒ The sixth edition of the BRICS Young Scientists Forum (BRICS YSF) was organized by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), in collaboration with the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru (NIAS).
- This year, the four-day conclave was held from September 13 to September 16, 2021.
- The forum saw the participation of 125 scientists from the different countries.
Theme:
The 6th BRICS YSF programme included the following activities:
Three Parallel Sessions on the Thematic Areas: Healthcare, Energy Solutions and Cyber Physical system (CPS) and their applications
BRICS Young Innovator Prize:
The best young scientist with an idea on innovation was awarded at the BRICS-YSF 2021.
Young innovator prize has been one of the focuses of the BRICS-YSF and the award is supported by the DST, Government of India.
About:
The idea of the BRICS Young Scientists’ Forum was adopted at the second BRICS Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting.
The BRICS-YSF summits were first hosted by India in 2016, followed by China in 2017, South Africa in 2018, Brazil in 2019, and Russia in 2020.
Next conclave:
The next conclave would be organized by China in 2022.