The 99th Indian Science Congress came to an end in Bhubaneswar last evening. More than 18,000 delegates from different parts of the globe including 500 foreign scientists attended the Congress.

The theme of this year's event was 'Science and Technology for Inclusive Innovation-Role of Women'.

Issues like climate change, food security, preventing maternal and child mortality, assisted technology for disabled, science and education in rural areas, women in science, water scarcity, clean energy and space technology came up for discussion during the event.

Eminent scientist, Prof Trinh Xuan Thuan from Vietnam was conferred the prestigious 'Kalinga Chair' award. The next Indian Science Congress will be held in Kolkata.