Message from the Director

Prof. Govindan Rangarajan
Director, IISc

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to Open Day at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). The Institute was established in 1909 due to the far-sighted vision of philanthropist and industrialist Jamsetji N Tata, whose birth anniversary falls on 3 March, and is celebrated as Founder's Day. Around the same time, 28 February is celebrated as National Science Day to commemorate the discovery of the Raman effect by Sir CV Raman, a former Director of IISc.

It is in conjunction with these dates that the Institute organises Open Day every year, and throws its doors open to the public, inviting them to experience its activities and facilities first-hand. We welcome you all to visit the campus, to explore, experience and enjoy the wonders of scientific and technological research and innovation at IISc.