Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address at the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020 on 22 December at 4.30 pm, via video conferencing.

Union Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will also be present on the occasion.

It may be recalled that the Modi will also be the chief guest at the centenary celebrations of the Aligarh Muslim University via video link on 22 December, an official statement said.

Modi will attend the online function along with Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, it said.

Extending his gratitude to the Prime Minister, AMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Tariq Mansoor said the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) community is thankful for his acceptance to participate in the celebrations marking 100 years of the university.

“The outreach of the university during this historical year will also immensely help in its growth and development, and in the placement of our students in private and public sectors,” he said.

Professor Mansoor appealed the university community to put in all efforts for the success of the forthcoming events.