An initiative of
VDS
Vaigyanik Drishtikon Society
Department of Biotechnology
Govt. of India
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Govt. of India
rd
3 Rajasthan Science Congress
Focal Theme : Science, Technology & Innovation for FEW
(Food, Energy & Water) security in the next decade
Prof. Govardhan Mehta
1st RSC Awardee
Feb. 28 to March 2, 2015
Patron President
Manipal University Jaipur
President
Padma Bhushan Dr. R S Paroda
Chairman TAAS
President Elect
Prof. Sandeep Sancheti
VC, Manipal University Jaipur
Prof. Devi Singh
VC, J K Laxmipat University Jaipur
Secretariat : Rajasthan Science Congress
Vaigyanik Drishtikon Society, 123/83, Mansarovar, JAIPUR-20 Ph: 0141-2786253, +91 9414052453
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www.jaipur.manipal.edu/muj/rsc.html
THEME NOTE :
The population growth, resource depletion, and environmental
degradation have been the matter of concern and therefore of
debate in the last few decades. Asia includes around 56 percent of
the earth's population, depending on only 31 percent of the
planet's arable land and India embraces16 percent of the world
population with 2.4 percent of its land area. It continuously
increases pressure on natural resources. In recent decades,
researchers and policy-makers have increasingly emphasized the
importance of the complex relationships between food, energy
and water (also called the FEW nexus) that is often overlooked in
narrowly focused assessments, investments and policies. While
the interconnected nature of FEW has been recognized and
supported by a number of examples around the globe, there is a
relatively limited understanding of how to tackle these complex
relationships when conducting assessments and charting out
action plans for meeting the needs.
Children's Science Congress
Children's Science Congress
will be held on this occasion.
Selected child scientists of
Rajasthan which have
participated in the National
Children's Science Congress
and Science fair organized by
SIERT will perform their
exhibits here. Other child scientists of the state will be given the
opportunity to demonstrate their scientific talent along with them.
Mega Science Exhibition
One of the major attractions of the Rajasthan Science Congress is
Mega Science Exhibition. The renowned scientific organisation
of the country like ICAR, ICMR, DAE and others will showcase
their achievements in this exhibition.
State Level Science Communicators' Meet
For this program we are inspired by the National Science
communicators' meet, which is a
regular feature of the Indian
Science Congress. On this occasion
we provide a platform to the science
communicators, journalists, public
relation personals, journalism
teachers, students and researchers
which are working in the state. This
program is catalyzed NCSTC, DST
Government of India.
Origin and development of the Rajasthan Science Congress
In order to the social concerns of the
'Vaigyanik Drishtikon' we established the
Rajasthan Science Congress under the
auspices of the Vaigyanik Drishtikon
Society. It was the dream of the scientific
community of Rajasthan. The manifesto of
Tarun Kumar Jain the Rajasthan Science Congress released by
the eminent nuclear scientist of India Padma
Editor
Vibhushan
Dr. Anil Kakodkar in the presence
Vaigyanik Drishtikon
of nearly two dozen vice chancellors of the
Universities of the state on May 1, 2012. We organized the first
session of the Rajasthan Science Congress at the time of the 100th
session of the Indian Science Congress. Two successful events
have been concluded of the RSC. The first session was organized
at Tagore International School and Deepsmriti Auditorium,
Jaipur and the second session organized at Dr. K. N. Modi
University, Niwai.
VDS Samman
In this category we will honor the people who have done
remarkable work in their fields. It consists of several categories
like Science, Journalism, Education, Medical, Engineering,
Social service and more. In the previous years we have honored
Dr. R.S. Paroda (Eminent agricultural scientist), Prof. Sandeep
Sancheti (Eminent professor of electronics), Prof. S. R. Sharma
(Eminent physician), Prof. Umakant (General Secretary of the
Indian Science Congress) Mr. Tejkaran Dandiya (Eminent
Mathematician),
Mr
Sitaram Jhalani (Senior
Journalist), Prof. R.P.
Yadav (Eminent professor
of Engineering), Prof. R.S.
Sharma (Fellow of the
Indian National Science
Academy), Prof. K. M. Rafi
( Yo u n g e s t
General
Secretary of NCSTCNetwork), Mr. L. L. Sharma
(Senior Journalist). These
are called Fellows of the
VDS.
After some successful sessions of the Rajasthan Science
Congress, we would request to the hon'ble Chief Minister of
Rajasthan to provide financial support to this mega scientific
event. So that Children and young scientists of the region can get
a strong platform to present their research work. We would also
like to request to the Chief Minister to inaugurate the event every
year like Indian Science Congress, which is inaugurated by the
Prime Minister of India every year.
In the capacity of the convener of the campaign, I would like to
show my gratefulness to the Tagore International School, Dr. K.
N. Modi University and Manipal University Jaipur, along with
the management of all those scientific and other organizations
who have helped us directly or indirectly in this campaign. I will
request to all of them to cooperate in the future to grow the
scientific community of the state.
Publication
The first circular of the Rajasthan
Science Congress was released by the
eminent space scientist of India Dr.
K. Kasturirangan at the Manipal
University Jaipur. The second
circular of the event has been
published online. This is the final
circular which is in your hands.
At the time of the inauguration we will release the abstract book
and Souvenir. The selected abstracts and articles will be
published in this book.
We are planning to publish a journal with ISSN 2278-2488, if we
get good quality full papers in good number.
Fourth session of the Rajasthan Science Congress
The 4th session of the Rajasthan Science Congress will be held at
the JK Lakshmipat University Jaipur.
Executive body : Executive Council to be nominated by
Advisory Council.
Sectional committees : To be constituted by Executive Council
and approved by Governing Council. Sectional committees will
be constituted subject or specialty wise.
General Assembly will consist of general members, patron
members, and sessional members, life members, Institutional
members, donors and executive members of VDS and institutional
donors etc. The general assembly for 2015 will be constituted out
of Willing life members and members Registered for attending
annual session to be held on Feb. 28 to March 2, 2015.
Keynote Speakers
Dr. R. S. Paroda
Invited Speakers
Dr. Banwari Lal
Former DG, ICAR, Chairman TAAS
Environmental and Industrial
Biotechnology Division the Energy and
Resources, New Delhi
Prof. Govardhan Mehta
National Research Professor
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
National Science Day
As we all know that the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra
Modi is very keen to promote science and scientists in India. He
has often expressed his commitment on several occasions. In the
short span of his tenure he spent hours with scientists, including at
the time of the visits to BARC, Mars Orbiter Mission launched by
ISRO and in the Indian Science Congress at Mumbai. He recently
directed that the birthdays of the great Indian scientists and the
scientific Days should be celebrated with great fanfare.
Prof. V. M. Katoch
Prof P. R. Sharma
DG, ICMR, New Delhi
Dean of Science, University of
Rajasthan, Jaipur
Prof. V. Prakash
Director JSS Centre for Management,
Mysore
Dr. Manoj Patairiya
Prof. M.M. Sharma
Scientist G, ADG Doordarashan,
New Delhi
Institute of Chemical Technology,
Mumbai
Emeritus Processor, Jaipur
Dr. R.S. Sharma
Prof. M.K. Pandit
Dr. Mahendra Sheth
Regional Adviser for UNICEF
Dr. M.L. Jat
Principle Scientist CIMMYT, Mexico
Prof. Suresh Bhargava
Deputy Pro Vice-Chancellor
(International) RMIT University,
Australia
Shri Rajendra Nimje
University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
Dr. M. Krishna Mohan
BISR, Jaipur
Prof. R. T. Pardasani
Dean FoS, Central University of
Rajasthan
Prof. S. L. Kothari
Director, Amity Institute of
Biotechnology, Amity University Jaipur
Ex MD, SECI
Shri P. K. Parchure
Er. Ravi Shankar
Regional Director, Central Ground
Water Board
Director AMD Atomic Energy
Prof. Anil K. Gupta
IIM Ahmedabad, Executive vice Chair,
NIF
Pursuant to the Department of Science and Technology,
Government of India and the UGC has urged to the scientific and
educational institutions to celebrate the NSD. That's why we will
start this session of the Rajasthan Science Congress on 28th
February, the National Science Day.
Awards
Rajasthan Science Congress Award, Dr. R.S. Paroda "Best
Innovation Award, Manipal Award for innovation, REIL Award
for Energy Research, Vaigyanik Drishtikon Society Samman in
various fields
First brochure of 3rd RSC was released on October 15, 2014 by
Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan.
The organizational structure for RSC
Presidium Committee :
Patron President-Dr. R S Paroda, President-Prof. Sandeep
Sanchatee, Vice Chancellor, Manipal University Jaipur Campus;
President VDS/General SecretaryVDS and Founder President
RSCA.
Apex body : Advisory Council: all Vice-Chancellors and
eminent academicians voluntarily offering them to form RSCA.
Dr. P. Poddar
Sr. Scientist, NCL Pune
Dr. S. Vasudevan
Principal Scientist, Central
Electrochemical Research Institute,
Tamilnadu
Dr. J.S. Samra
Er. Anuj Sinha
CEO National Rainfed Area Authority
(NRAA), Planning Commission, GOI
Chairman, NCSTC-Network, New
Delhi
INNOVATORS
Dr. Usha Barwale, CTO Mahyo
Shri Akash, Aha 3D, Innovations Pvt. Ltd.
Shri Aditya Vyas, Director Smart Technologies Ltd., Jaipur
Shri Anirudh Batwara, CTO, Logisure Solutions, Jaipur
FIRST BABULAL SARAF MEMORIAL LECTURE
Chief Patron
Dr. Ram Das Pai
Patron
Patron President
Prof. Sandeep Sancheti
Dr. R. S. Paroda
Organizing Secretary
Convener
Prof. B.K.Sharma
Tarun Kumar Jain
Dean FoS, R&I,MUJ
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Editor, Vaigyanik Drishtikon
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Coordinator
Prof. Lalita Ledwani
Dept. of Chemistry, MUJ
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Meeting of Advisory Committee
Brochure release by Dr. K. Kasturirangan
MANIPAL UNIVERSITY, JAIPUR
VAIGYANIK DRISHTIKON SOCIETY
Manipal in Education is a name to reckon with not just in
India, but the world over. The seeds of its magnificent growth were sown
back in 1953 by Padam Shree Late Dr. T.M.A. Pai with the setting up of
the flagship Kasturba Medical College. Today, Manipal has emerged as a
leading Higher Education provider in India under the leadership of
Padam Bhushan Dr. Ram Das Pai. Manipal Global Education Services
has taken education far and wide without compromising on the quality to
make strong headway to nurture an ecosystem of teaching and research
and established its campuses in Bangalore, Mangalore, Dubai, Malaysia,
Nepal, Sikkim, Antigua in the Caribbean Island. The two big names Mr
SatyaNadella CEO Microsoft and Mr Rajeev SuriCEO Nokia have
made Manipal proud being its alumnis.
In response to an invitation from the Govt. of Rajasthan, the
Manipal Group started a new venture in Rajasthan by establishing a
multidisciplinary private university in Jaipur. Thus, Manipal University
Jaipur (MUJ) is the youngest member of the Manipal Education family.
Due to its wide spectrum of academic and research
programmescoveringalmost all the different disciplines, imposing high
quality infrastructure, excellent faculty committed to achieve
excellence, Manipal University Jaipur has already established itself as a
premier university. It is recognized as one of the fastest growing
institutes in the Northern India. In addition to two Centres of Excellence
in Built Environment and on Research in Nanomaterials, there are over
a dozen research laboratories engaged in latest fields of basic Science
and Technology. MUJ has received GRIHA 2013 Award for exemplary
demonstration of integrated water management and LEEDS Platinum
Certificate based on its Green building design and onsite execution with
five million safe construction hours. This is the first recognition in the
country for the university campus of this size.
Aligning to the commitment of GOI for promoting Science
Education, Manipal University Jaipur successfully organized a five
days INSPIRE Camp sponsored by Department of Science and
Technology, Government of India from July 21-25, 2014. The camp was
attended by around 150 students of various schools from all over
Rajasthan state.
It is well-established practice that science is better learned by
doing and technology is perfected by putting it in to practice. The learning
of science as exploratory and enquiry based enterprise has not taken deep
roots in educational structures and classrooms. There exist wide gaps
between the objectives of students, teachers, parents, societies and
governments regarding science, technology and mathematics education
and its expected outcomes. We have been working in the field of Science
Communication and Science popularisation for last 15 years from grass
root level to International level. Vaigyanik Drishtikon Society has been
bringing out a fortnightly science newspaper "Vaigyanik Drishtikon" for
more than a decade to disseminate recent scientific knowledge, concepts,
developments and applications in the country. However the above
endeavor has turned out to be useful for students, teachers and all sections
of society interested in every day science. It is the only Science
Newspaper of India. We are committed to give a daily Science
Newspaper to the Nation.
The task of science popularization and communication is
multidimensional and involves several sections of stakeholders. The role
of science communicators is most important in this respect. Vaigyanik
Drishtikon society has under taken several activities for the fulfillment
including the training. Now VDS became the member of NCSTCNetwork.
11th PCST- After a grand success of spectacular and exhaustive
event at PCST-2010, a two days post conference workshop was
conducted at jaipur under the auspicious of VDS, Followed by a
recreational tour of pink city, Jaipur and Taj city, Agra. The post
conference workshop covered the topic “Bringing Scientist & Media
together for Better Science Communication” at the venue, OTS jaipur,
where the eminent national and international scientists, Science
communicators and journalists expressed their views with an interactive
session.
We are doing many other works like Science Communication
training workshops, daily newsletters publication etc.
Manipal University, Jaipur
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