III.
Sponsor a Girl Child to
continue their education
Help us to make sure children, especially
girls who are living in the suburbs/ remote/
under-privileged areas have the guidance
and motivation they need to go to
school/college. This will help her in feeling
secure, independent and encourage her in
completing their education, giving them a
chance to enlighten their future.
What these funds will be used for?
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IV.
Girls to be encouraged through
fellowships
Basic needs: uniforms, books,
computer
Special coaching are empowered to
complete school and go for higher
education.
Bicycle: Many girls drop out of school
because their schools are far away.
Lack of public transport makes the
problem even worse. The gift of a bicycle
is something with which you can ensure that
a girl will keep going to school.
Sponsor a workshop/ event
Outreach has embarked upon an exciting project in
which (over thousands) children from schools and
colleges across the country will enhance their
knowledge by attending workshops in our
Institute. Bright rural and semi-urban
children will be able to
a) witness experiments in our research
labs
b) talk to young and senior scientists
c) carrying out some experiments on their
own
d) participate in quiz competitions
Contributions
To continue this vital work, we need your support. No gift is too small
and all gifts are greatly appreciated.
How to Contribute
NEFT/RTGS/Cheque/DD/TTR
Name of the A/c- Director INST, Mohali
Bank- Canara Bank, Plot No 1, Sector 34A
Chandigarh-160022
A/c No. : 2452201001102
IFSC code- CNRB0002452
Swift Code- CNRBINBBFFC
Make your tax-deductible gift today.
We thank you for your support.
INST Outreach Programme
This will inculcate interest in them for their future
plans.
What these funds
will be used for?
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Mobilizing participants
Accommodation
Food
Other Logistics
Contact
Dr Deepika Sharma
Co-ordinator
INST Outreach Programme
E-mail ID: [email protected] | [email protected]
Phone No: +91-172-2210073/75 | Fax No: +91-172-2211074
Institute of Nano Science and Technology
Habitat Centre, Phase- 10, Sector- 64, Mohali, Punjab - 160062
Website: www.inst.ac.in
Institute of Nano Science and Technology
INST Outreach
Programme
Chairman's Message
INST has initiated a unique outreach programme with an objective to encourage
students of rural and remote areas to pursue education and overall development
through interesting presentation about nature, simple inventions and outstanding
changes brought about in the history of mankind. Thus the aim is growth and
development of these rural/semi-urban areas with participation of the children
and youth. Outreach will help in promoting science and technology across the
country. It has been a personal privilege for me to see Outreach grow from its
modest beginnings to the dynamic, ambitious and creative programme it is today.
I saw it grow and change shape, but one thing remained constant: the conviction
of promoting science in the corners of the country. Outreach has embarked upon
an exciting project in which over thousands young people from schools and
colleges across the country will enhance their knowledge by attending workshops
in our Institute which will inculcate in them the interest in doing something
meaningful in life. Only systematic and persistent work can ensure that students
grasp the immense impact of technology, as young minds remain a mighty symbol
of hope for our country. We have covered a wide range of activities that have taken
place in past few months of our outreach programme in 2014. This brochure
provides an insight into how day after day this promise has turned into a reality
and is progressing in the right direction. The future belongs to young people and
since India has a huge proportion of youth, India has a great future if it is directed
towards positive goals.
Prof. Ashok K Ganguli
Director, INST
Chairman Outreach Programme
ABOUT
INST OUTREACH PROGRAMME
With the objective to promote science and technology among young
generation of the nation, Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) has
taken a step forward by introducing an outreach programme especially for
rural, remote and under-served schools as they typically have a more limited
budget. Our goal is to get science out of the textbook and help to develop a
genuine interest and stronger skills in science. Through this outreach effort,
we hope to spark the interest of the future generation of scientists and
engineers on which our nation depends. We are committed to inspiring
curiosity, imparting knowledge and encouraging creativity in the minds of
tomorrow s scientists, technologist and entrepreneurs. Under this program,
our scientists are visiting different schools/ colleges and inspiring young
minds by delivering lectures about wonder of science and technologies
followed by a session of discussions. It involves popular/Inspirational science
lectures on wide range of topics including videos on Nano Science and
Technology and exposure to Nano Science Laboratories. Our team also is
committed to foster an exciting environment for conversation and learning
from all walks of life. As a part of this program, a series of 80 lectures being
organized, honouring the eminent scientist of the nation and chairman of
Board of Governors of INST, Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao, on the occasion of
his 80th birthday. Under guidance of Director, INST, Prof A K Ganguli, our
scientists visited various schools in remote areas across India specially in the
states/UT of Chandigarh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh where
they delivered lectures to enlighten exciting world of science. The lectures are
delivered in Hindi, English and other regional languages. This outreach
program is becoming a huge success as per inputs received from students,
teachers and others. We've received overwhelming response from students,
teachers and was widely appreciated by local media.
The background of the students varies from a farmer's family to a labourer s
one, but all share a strong interest in topics related to invention, science and
technology. Students are brought together from all parts of the region to
participate in the
programme and
gain valuable
work experience.
Education being a
vast subject
comprises of two
main sections i.e.
literacy followed
by an overview of
school and higher
education among
students and the
second one is technical education i.e. awareness and knowledge of simple
aspects of life, generating natural phenomena and science application for
benefit to human kind (e.g. in agriculture, energy generation, medicine,
transport etc.)
In the near future, INST is planning to organize student-tours to its facilities to
show them equipments such as electron microscopes, elemental analysers,
water analysers, biosensors and other sophisticated equipments. Programme
activities will focus on making connections between technology and the real
world by introducing consumer goods and medicine produced with
technologies (including nanotechnology) in clothing, cosmetics, sensors,
biochips, smart windows etc.
INST outreach programme uses the power of education to impart essential life
skills among children and youth from remote areas. Also it is committed to foster
an exciting environment for conversation and learning for the students. We
encourage students to motivate themselves for learning, knowledge and
science by showcasing the life of achievers both in India and abroad in different
disciplines of Education, science and community welfare.
FUNDRAISER
As a supporter, your contribution allows the
INST outreach programme to empower
children to change the course of their lives in
the following ways:
I.
Sponsorship in
conducting Lectures
to school students
in rural areas of
India
By contributing to INST outreach
programme you will be helping needy
students from rural areas; giving them an
opportunity to think big in life. Our
programme is delivered by scientists
including the Director and in the local
language as well as in english depending
on the activity of the children to
comprehend. We work with children and
teachers through a curriculum of
lectures, workshops and other activities
which are used as metaphors to change
their outlook to education. We try to
encourage them to ask question, the
subject is not important whether it is from
the focus areas being education, health and
livelihood or from history, people, society and
universe.
What these funds will be used for?
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2)
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6)
II.
Travel to remote areas
Distribution of books, maps, notebooks.
Uniform and fees for needy children.
Refreshment to children during the interaction
Books, computer to school library
Benches, Desks, RO Water filter for school, toilet for schools
Sponsor a Child
Reaching out to children at school level is one of the
central elements of the new strategy. The new
generation is the road towards a systematically
organized body of knowledge and in turn they
shape the future of the country. With INST outreach
programme we help children to have access to
quality education at all levels from reputed schools
and colleges.
What these funds will be used for?
It is a challenge to reach underprivileged children in remote areas. Your donation
will help provide support to children in poverty through nutrition, health and
education programs, such as:
1)
Support education: By donating towards this
valuable gift, you help to ensure that one
child in poverty will receive what he or she
needs to get an education to help them
build successful futures capable of
helping lift entire family out of poverty.
2)
Basic school essentials: such as school
bag, pencil box, notebook, lunch box and
water bottle.
3)
Emergency Medical Fund: Offers critical
medical care to needy children with serious
injuries or illnesses, giving them access to support that
can save lives.
4)
Scholarships for vocational training and college for qualified youth
5)
Supplies books and tuition to help support secondary school students.
6)
Gives carefully chosen useful gifts (shoes, clothing, etc.) to sponsored
children on their birthdays.