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Registration Form
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84 ANNUAL SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY
OF SCIENCES, INDIA &
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(Biological Science), Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
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SYMPOSIUM ON
DESERT SCIENCE- OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
December 4 - 6, 2014
Organized by :
Faculty of Science, Jai Narain Vyas University
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
Jodhpur : Jodhpur (the Sun City), situated in the heart of the Thar Desert, has rich cultural and historical heritage.
Jodhpur being a popular tourist destination and gateway of Thar Desert, offers a wide range of holiday attractions,
cultural, folk dance and music activities. Jodhpur is famous for heritage sites like Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Palace,
havelies and ancient traditional water bodies like Jhalras and Baories on its doorstep. Jodhpur is attracting global
recognition for its thought leaders in traditions, tourism, royal wedding destination including handicraft industries. For
further information on Jodhpur please visit www.rajasthantourism.gov.in; www.rtdc.in. Information about symposium,
tourism, shopping, art and culture can be get from Global Travel ([email protected]; Tel : 09784354521,
0291-5109996). Jodhpur is well connected by Air to Delhi and Mumbai and by train to all major cities of India. Weather :
Weather remains cold and dry during December and would experience sunny days and cooler nights.
Panoramic view of Jodhpur city.
Umaid Palace built in 1944.
Traditional ground water body
(Tunvarji ka Jhalara, 1805 AD)
SECOND
Venue : Faculty of Science, New Campus, J.N.V. University, Jodhpur (Raj.)
Prof. B.S. Rajpurohit
Prof. P.K. Sharma
Chief Patron and Vice Chancellor
Patron and Dean, Faculty of Science
Prof. Suresh Chandra Mathur
Prof. Lal Singh Rajpurohit, F.NASc
Organizing Secretary (Physical Science)
& Head, Department of Geology
Organizing Secretary (Biological Science)
Department of Zoology
Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, INDIA.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Palace & Dev Kund, Jodhpur.
NASI : A Brief Profile - The idea of establishing a forum for Indian scientists, which would help them in publishing
their researches and bring them on one platform to discuss and find scientific solutions to the problems of the country,
was mooted by Prof. Meghnad Saha, a great scientist, visionary and the then Professor of Physics at the University of
Allahabad. His views were published in an article entitled 'A Plea for an Academy of Sciences' in December 1929 issue of
the University of Allahabad magazine; and in the very next year, The National Academy of Sciences, India was
established as the first Science Academy of this country. Speaking in the inaugural session, Prof. Saha said :
“An Academy of Science can do a great deal by educating public opinion, undertaking particular problems, and
bringing out scientific workers in various fields for discussion and cooperative research. But the main function
of the Academy should be towards cultural improvement by contributions to human knowledge.”
Therefore, since its inception in 1930, the Academy is striving hard to promote science and technology by regularly
organizing several activities, such as - (1) Publishing two quarterly journals (Proceedings of the National Academy of
Sciences, India-Sec. A & B) and one bi-monthly journal (National Academy Science Letters); (2) holding an Annual
Session in a scientific and academic institution, every year. The sessions were held (since 2000) at Allahabad, Pune,
Shillong, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Pondicherry, Mumbai, Mysore, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Jaipur, Trivandrum, Varanasi and
Goa. These Annual Sessions provide an opportunity for presentation of research papers by the young researchers. The
sessions are popular and draw young and senior scientists alike from far and wide; (3) organizing symposia, seminars,
and workshops on subjects of current national and scientific interest. More than 70 such programmes were held in last
about ten to twelve years; (4) planning and executing programmes of science communication, like Science Extension
Lectures, State Level Science Contests (Quiz, Debate, Oration, Exhibition, Essay, etc), Talent Search, Teachers'
Workshop, Summer School, Vacation Training Programmes, Winter School, National Level Scientific Creative Writing
Contest, Celebration of National Technology Day, National Science Day and World Environment Day, etc. About lacs of
students/teachers have been benefitted by such programmes in last twelve years; (5) recognizing the significant
contributions of the scientists at every level by honoring them with Fellowship/Membership/Lecture Awards/ NASIReliance Awards/ NASI-SCOPUS Awards/NASI-Young Scientist Awards and so. About 2000 scientists have been
awarded in last 10-12 years; (6) instituting prestigious Research Fellowships/Chairs/Senior-Scientist Fellowship etc. to
honor the distinguished scientists. More than 60 eminent scientists have been awarded with such prestigious
Chairs/Fellowships; (7) holding a well organized library known as Dr. Sir Padampat Singhania Library in which there are
two sections, one for the research students and teachers and the other for school students. Library services were
enriched through digitization of the library, subscribing more books and by providing facilities of storage, reading room,
microfilming, citation index etc. Internet facility for educational purpose is also being provided to the students free-ofcost. In the year 2011 the library has been connected to National Knowledge Network (NKN). It is also having the direct
access of several international journals of repute; and (8) maintaining 17 Chapters all across the country to organize
scientific activities in and around their respective regions. Thus, during eight decades of its existence, the Academy has
attained a niche in promoting science with the involvement of a large number of its fellowship and membership from all
the areas of science and technology. Further details can be seen at http://www.nasi.org.in and http://www.nasi.nic.in
Apart from these activities, it is also organizing several other activities jointly with other two National Science
Academies. NASI is jointly sponsoring the Summer Research Fellowship under the joint Science Education Panel to
provide opportunities to bright under-and post-graduate students and teachers to usefully spend their summer/winter
vacations, at a research laboratory for a period of two months. It is worth mentioning that a large number of Fellows of
NASI have opted to mentor students and teachers under this programme.
Dr. K. Kasturirangan, President,
NASI, cordially invites the students/researchers/teachers/scientists to actively participate in the 84th Annual
Session of NASI. Please see the circular for further details.
Scientific Sessions
The Scientific Sessions will be held in two sections : Section of Physical Sciences and Section of Biological
Sciences. The Physical Sciences Section will be presided over by Prof. Ajoy K. Ghatak, Formerly Emeritus
Professor, IIT Delhi; Res. D-42, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016; Tel: (011) 26862998(R)); Email:
[email protected]; and Biological Sciences Section will be presided over by Prof. Ajay K. Parida, Executive
Director, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, III Cross Street, Institutional Area, Taramani, Chennai - 600113;
Res. 13-F1, Jain Abhinavan, Murugu Nagar Extn.,Velacherry, Chennai - 600042; Tel: (044) 22541229, 65299022(O);
Email: [email protected]; The scientific papers are presented by the selected researchers/scientists, in the scientific
sessions; for which prior submission of the Abstract(s)/Paper(s) is necessary.
The National Academy of Sciences, India - Swarna Jayanti Puruskars, each comprising Rs. 5000/- and
citation, will be awarded to the young scientists (below the age of 35 years on 1.1.2015) presenting the best
research paper(s) in the Sections of Physical and Biological Sciences.
Symposium
A Symposium on “Desert Science - Challenges and Opportunities" will be held during the Annual Session.
Presentation of papers in the Symposium would only be through invitation. The Convener of the Symposium is
Prof. (Mrs.) Manju Sharma, NASI Distinguished Woman Scientist Chair & former Secretary to the Govt. of India,
DBT, New Delhi. All interested persons are invited to attend the Symposium and Scientific Sessions of Physical
and Biological Sciences; however, other facilities will be available only to those who get themselves registered
with the host institution as well as enroll themselves as Sessional Members. Fellows and Members of the NASI
are exempted from paying the registration fee as well as Sessional Membership fee; for all others, the Sessional
Membership fee is Rs. 50/- (for scientists & stipendiary researchers) or Rs. 30/- (for non-stipendiary researchers).
The Sessional membership fee should be sent to the Executive Secretary, The National Academy of Sciences,
India by a Bank Draft or Account Payee Local/Multicity Cheque drawn in favour of 'The National Academy of
Sciences, India'. Payment in Cash/I.P.O./Money Order/Outstation Cheque will not be accepted.
Privileges
Fellows and Members of the Academy and Sessional Members are entitled to attend the Session and other
activities, submit papers for presentation in the Scientific Sessions, receive copies of Presidential Addresses,
Abstracts of papers and other related material circulated during the Session. They will be entitled to rail travel at
concessional rates as per Rules - scientists whose total emoluments/earnings do not exceed Rs. 5,000/- per
month are only entitled to the concession of return tickets in 2nd class. Those desiring to obtain Railway
concession should write to the Executive Secretary referring the nature of their Membership.
Registration Fees : Early Registration on or before 31st Oct. 2014 - Rs. 500/-; Late Registration- Rs. 750/-* ;
On spot registration - Rs. 1000/- . * After 15th Nov. 2014 accommodation will not be guaranteed.
Accommodation Charges : Rs. 500/- per day per person on twin or three sharing basis.
Participation Fee and Bank Details : The registration form shall be accompanied by DD drawn in the name of “The
Registrar, Jai Narain Vyas University” and payable at Bank of Baroda, University Campus branch, Residency Road,
Jodhpur / any nationalized bank. Cheques will not be accepted. (Participation fee includes registration kit, local
transportation, food and board during the symposium.
Stay facilities : Accommodation will be booked in Govt. guest houses, research institute hostels and Youth Hostel on
sharing basis subjected to the availability. Those desirous of staying in hotels on their own, please book online or
through official travel agent ([email protected]). Period being peak tourist and marriage season,
accommodation will be bit expensive and should be booked in advance. Participants willing to enjoy the beautiful
Rajasthan and stay beyond the Symposium can make their own arrangements. Organizers can help them with
reservations. For further details contact our official Travel agent and / or www.rajasthantourism.gov.in; www.rtdc.in.
The Host - Jai Narain Vyas University (erstwhile University of Jodhpur) was inaugurated by the then President of
India, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on 24th August, 1962. This university is pioneer institute of higher education and
research in Rajasthan specifically for the desert region. There are five faculties viz: Science, Engineering, Commerce
& Management Studies, Arts, Education & Social Sciences and Law along with K.N. College of Women and evening
institute along with about 88 affiliated colleges with the status of divisional University.
THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, INDIA
5, Lajpatrai Road, Allahabad – 211 002
84th Annual Session of NASI & the National Symposium on
“Desert Science- Opportunities and Challenges”
Venue – Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan,INDIA
Date: December 4 - 6, 2014
------- Programme ------
December 04, 2014
Inaugural Session (9:30 – 11:00 am)
Welcome - VC - Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur
About the symposium - Dr. Manju Sharma, (Former Secretary, DBT, GOI)
Theme Address - Dr. R S Paroda (Former DG ICAR), Guest of Honour
Special Address - Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Former Chairman, Atomic Energy
Commission, Guest of Honour
Presidential Address - Dr. K Kasturirangan (Former Chairman ISRO and
Member Planning Commission)
Inaugural Address - Hon'ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Chief Guest
Felicitation of the Guests
Vote of thanks - Local organizing Secretary and General Secretary, NASI
Tea Break (11:00 – 11:30 am)
Symposium
Session –I Agriculture & Plant Sciences
(11:30am – 1:15 pm)
 Agriculture
Chairman - Dr. R S Paroda
Speakers:
 Dr. M.M. Roy – Director, CAZRI, Jodhpur Biodiversity in Thar Desert and its role in sustainable agriculture
 Dr. Krishna Kumar, DDG, ICAR
Eco-horticulture
 Dr. Shashi Bala Singh, Director, DIPAS, New Delhi
Low Cost Sustainable Technologies for High Altitude Cold Desert.
Discussion
Lunch (1:15 – 2:00 pm)
 Plants – 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Chairman - Prof. Asis Datta
Speakers:
 Dr. T S Rathore, AZFRI, Jodhpur – Plants – Forest Diversity
 Dr. N.S.Shekhawat, Botany Department, JNV University, Jodhpur–
Biodiversity of Plants of arid lands- Prospects of development and
application of New Biology/Biotechnology
 Prof. Akhilesh Tyagi Director, NIPGR, New Delhi
Functional Genomics of Water-Deficit Stress Response In Rice
Discussion
Tea Break (3:30 – 4:00pm)
Session –II (Animal Sciences)
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Chairman: Prof. Veena Tandon
Speakers:
 Dr. N.V.Patil, Director, National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner
Livestock Management –
Issues and Perspectives of Livestock Production System in arid region backbone of desert agriculture
 Dr. Narayan Hegde,BAIF –
Livestock Development In Desert Areas – Problems And Opportunities
 Dr. Vijay Kumar, Director, Gujrat Institute of Desert Ecology, Bhuj
Reclamation of Greater Rann of Kachchh, Gujarat – A Pilot Approach
Discussion
Addresses by the Sectional Presidents (5:30 – 6:30 pm)
December 05, 2014
Session –III (Health Sciences & Nutrition) 09:30 – 11:15 am
Chairman: Prof. M K Bhan
Speakers:
 Prof. Balram Bhargava – Cardio-vascular diseases and Hypertension
 Dr. Somya Swaminathan –
Communicable diseases with special reference to the desert regions
 Dr. V.P.Sharma – Vector Borne Diseases – A Desert Perspective
Discussion
Tea Break (11:15 – 11.30am)
Chairman: Prof. Sneh Bhargava (11:30 am -1:45 pm)
Speakers:
 Dr. M.K.Bhan – Maternal & Child Diseases in Deserts
 Dr. K.Polasa –Nutrition and diet in desert
 Dr. S P S Khanuja –
Resourcing desert niche plants for their metabolites as unique natural
products for nutrition and health care
 Dr. S L Choubisa – Fluorosis - Chronic Fluoride Intoxication In Divers
Species Of Domestic Animals
Discussion
Lunch (1:45 – 2:30 pm)
Session –IV (Space Science & Technology for Deserts) 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Chairman: Dr. K. Kasturirangan
Speakers:
 Dr. J.R.Sharma, DOS – Space technology and Desert ecosystem
 Dr. Pramod Aggarwal, IARI, New Delhi – Water management
Discussion
Session –V (Climate Change) 3:30 – 4:45 pm
Chairman: Prof. S. Dattagupta
Speakers:
 Dr. J.Sanjay, IITM, Pune
 Dr. A.K.Sikka – Natural Resource management in Desert: changing
scenarios and paradigms
 Dr. R S Sharma – Jaipur - Climate Change: a geologist’s perspective
Discussion
Tea-break (4:45 – 5:00 pm)
(Physical Sciences Posters to be displayed for evaluation: 5-6 pm)
Session –VI (Concluding Session)
Panel Discussion (5:00 – 6:00 pm)
Science & Technology Contributions and Expectations for Desert Region
Chairman: Prof. (Mrs.) Manju Sharma
Co-Chairman: Dr. Ajay K Parida
Panelists – 5 minutes each
 Dr. Suresh Kumar, CAZRI, Jodhpur
 Dr. G S Toteja, DMRC
 Dr. V Ratna Reddy, Director Jal Bhagirathi Foundation, Jodhpur
 Shri Pankaj, Principal Secretary, S&T, Jaipur
 Dr. S.R.Vadera, Director, DRL(DRDO), Jodhpur
 Dr. Prakash Tyagi, Gramin Vikas Sansthan, Jodhpur
Vote of thanks – Dr. Niraj Kumar
ANNUAL SESSION ACTIVITIES
(Physical Sciences Posters to be evaluated: 6 -7.30 pm)
Fellow’s Meeting – 6.00 PM
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Annual General Body Meeting – 6.30 PM -
Cultural Programme(8-9pm); followed by Dinner(9pm onward)
06 December, 2014
Scientific Sessions of Annual Session
Parallel Sessions : (08.30 – 11.00 a.m. )
Physical Sciences – Oral
Biological Sciences – Oral
Tea : (11.00– 11.15 a.m.)
Parallel Sessions : (11.15 a.m – 01.15 p.m.)
Physical Sciences – Oral
Biological Sciences – Oral
Parallel
Poster evaluation (Biological Sciences)
&
Children Science Meet (11.15 a.m.- 01.15 p.m.)
Lunch (01.15-02.00 pm)
Valedictory Session of the Annual Session : (02.00 - 03.30p.m.)
Chairman - Dr. K Kasturirangan
Introduction of the speakers - Dr. Manju Sharma
Chief Guests - Dr. S Ayyappan/ Vice-Chancellor
Invited Lecture - Dr. Padma Srivastava, Guest of Honour
Presentation of i) NASI Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Awards
ii) NASI – Swarna Jayanti Puruskars for Best Paper
Vote of thanks - Dr. U C Srivastava
Tea