Ministry of vibha iseyof ae SS? srierces Science & “Technology cag INDIA INTERNATIONAL & e é S i FESTIVAL National Physical Laboratory New Delhi, India 7-11 December, 2016 ResearchISt 2016 INDIA INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2016 ‘The 2* india Intemational Science Festival (SF-2016), willbe held at National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi {rom 7* to 11°, December 2016. ISF-2016 is being organised by Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Earth Scieneces & Vijnana Bharat (VIBHA). This event is co-ordinated by Council for Scientific and industrial Research (CSIR) and hosted by National Physical Laboratory (NPL). ‘The series of india International Science Festival (ISF) is an integral part of inia's long term vision in deve ‘ping and widening the spectrum of scientific temper in India and abroad, The festivals primarly aimed to involve commoners with a view to improve thei scientific understanding, temperament and appreciation for, various indian achievements in the field of science & technology. The 1*ISF was held at Indian Institute of Technology IT), New Delhi during 4 to 8 December, 2015, This ‘event was a grand success in which more than 3000 young scientists participated from across the county, ‘The mega S&T expo attracted more than 3 Lakh people. VIBHA became the Guinness Book World Record Holder for the successful conduct ofthe ‘Largest Practical Science Lesson’ with the participation of 2000 students from prestigious schools of Deh ‘The 2” IISF-2016 is planned tobe an event of even greater magnitude than its predecessor and would offer ‘more to the masses and the nation at large inits scale and scope,It is wrong to believe blindly. You must exercise your own won and judgment; you must practice, and see whether happen or not. Just as you would take up any ‘ence, exactly in the same manner you should take up this science for stud) Swami Vivekananda SASSO esters yin India. 68% of the population lve in rural areas, with persisting structural problems such as, agriculture, health, water, sanitation, housing etc. Rural India is desperately seeking development on multiple fronts. On the other hand, the world has taken note of India's demographic dividend in having a signif Pee eon cu rE a Steet semen ee Ee eased gee Mee Cee geen ronson Cee comune a ue ee the masses. The pragramme also aims to stimulate scientific temper and arg and provide a common platform to people nd develop technology that is affordable to ses such efforts throughout the country. themeScience and Technology policy of any society. The mega India Intemational Sci and technological development to take the nation Dr Girish Sahni Secretary, CSIR Nation's development at any phase is always linked with technology and technology happens when there is advancement in science. The india Intemational Science Festival (ISF) ams to full the aspiration of India's scientific and technological advancement Prof Ashutosh Sharma Fe, Seta Ost * India hasbeen ing a special attention o develo and pomete scent and indusial development with several poly tative. The sees of Inia Intemational Since Festival (SF) is one of the Key inatve ‘to develop scientific temper among the masses for future Innovation, Dc MRajeran Secretary Misty of Earth Siences Indian Science i regarded as one ofthe mast powerful instrument of growth and development especially in the emerging comoettive economies. Science in Incia uniquely links to knowledge, discovery and innova- tion to appication. The India Intemational Science Festival IIS) aims to provide a complete platform for the exchange of knowledge & ideas, Py Prk VieyRasheron Sect ‘About 0% of our earning workforce comes from vilages and from agriculture f we have to transform mass- science and technology willhave to be emplayed as the majrinstrument of transformation. nF, weil showcase sclentfcand technological imovation that can bring about a quantum change in our vlages, in aaticultur, in rural evelopment, n Clean India Movement and chart out the course of Indias forware march toa glorious nation, reclaiming her past glory, De Wiay Bhathar President, Vana Bharati a Se a aei ed ada xa 4 RE MEAT ea Poe DR. HARGH YARDHAN Blight i ates a tech 1000) = tes SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AND EARTHSCIENCES GOTERNWENT OF NO In ent yrs nda na stoeeetay made nao 1 @ Krowage Eemnony. 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The ming ol novaive ming thea neces one {platters puporew regured tobe set. “Tle WarainlSsann Fetal (SF has crated lator wich ean har par ot nda's mare to eate a enoratve Sooty Wich cz ly le "nd ncovaten Esmnony” The gland sucess of IS-201S lat yor Pas vet icv exam of Ong at Fintal fesiva of econo song Delors, The I-20. Peeor, a to communate ‘Sunes at Tecnog tthe masens anc seek he gare in depioyg | apprcate he ot sof Mita of Scares & Teche and Eat Senco ‘cour st Vina Bharat in tang Be send ection of IS. hark he CSR tons ial abaaby (CSIRNL) br orovda he vere orthe eet. This yar CIR celbaing {8 75" bth avivesay. An tegration of ts Param Ade clans sor wth ISF-2016 wou add rata anc ave sya’ etal | ean» very warm meme at done, om rl a orcas a ma! yu te avo i vet rs ss. Wr Bes Wat! ye (Or. Harsh Vardhan) Tea Wa ad Bet riwoon Geee far ay donne, arvaso. Gan personeFor Young £ Scientists U Young. Scientists Meet December 8-11 Young people are the innovators and future leaders for any nation and they can transform the future of the country. The Young Scientist Meet is an effort to provide an opportunity for young scientists from al over country and abroad to showcase their innovations and appropriate technologies for the masses, ‘This meet is primarily meant forthe scientists/researchers/ science innov. professional students below age of 45 years old. Delegates can be nominated by their respective Labs and also can be registered individually through the website of lISF-2016 at free of cost. The selected delegates will be invited by the organis. ing committee ‘This programme consists of plenary sessions on specifi subjects of national importance and Government of Incia missions, which willbe delivered by the distinguished scientists and experts This event wil also provide an opportunity for Researchers to present theit workable projects and models, The medium of exchange of ideas shal be videos, sketch, powerpoint presentations and posters. The best projects will be awarded, Contact: Dr. A K Srivastava, Mob : 491 9891984027 Dr. Sachin Mandavgane, Mob : +91 9823246329 Email: ysm@scienceindiafest org ( (o m > (: Scientific Workshops December 9-10 he science festival also aims to organize workshops with internationally renowned researchers for young scientists Topios + Research paper- essential component + Drafting a research project proposal + Information on’Start up, ‘Stand up’ and incubation centres + Firsthand information on patent fing and protection of intellectual property rights (PR) organization and conclusion Contact: r.B.K. Panigrahi, Mob : +91 9582782220 Dr.C. Sharma, Mob :+91 9891175970 Email: workshops@scienceindiafest org nla National Level T Competition ile Meas for Bharat Noman he burning issues of society in different parts of country willbe shared through photos/videos and writeups in the web portal of IIS. Innovative scientific solutions to these issues ae invited from students and publi he solutions can be submitted in the form of essays or power point pre sentations with supporting videos and photographs tothe IISF secretariat The best solutions willbe awarded inthe valedctory function of IISF-2016. Contact Dr R.K.Kotnala, Mob : 491 9811237051 Ms, Sharvari Kulkarni, Mob -+91 9766291633 Email: competitions @scienceindafest orga DST-INSPIRE National level camp December 10-11 it will showcase innovative science models and pre sentations created by students as part of ‘innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)" 2 proaramme sponsored and managed by the Depart ment of Science & Technology for attracting young talent and encouraging the pursuit of science, State level INSPIRE winners will exhibit their projects and the winners will be awarded in the valci function of iSF-2016. Contact: Dr Sandeep Bansal, Mob : +91 9871922280 Dr. VK, Gumber, Mob +91 9811590414Science Village! Mega Student Camp December 8 -11 The prime goal isto give exposure to the students from rural areas about the new frontiers in Science and Technology. The science village programs linked with 'Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana! and the parliamentarians will be Ln] sending five students from ther adopted villages to the ISF. The programs targeted for Schoo! students of class 9th to 11th from Furl nda 2000 students wil bepartc- gag ating in the event across the country The participants will get an ample opportunity to visit R&D labs, ive hands on experiments and workshops during the festival. Further, the students can interact withthe eminent scientists. Through this the students will get right global experience and also help them to develop scientific ethos at the prime age. Contact Dr. R.P Pant, Mob : +91 9811718404 Dr. Arvind Ranade, Mob : +91 9871439594 Email: student@scienceindiafest org Involving Students mn Guinness Book of World Records December 9 The largest number of students participating in a science demo is. an attempt to set a new Guinness world record Contact Dr. V.N, Gjha, Mob : +97 9958993385 Dr. Girish Kumar, Mob : +97 9847363660Industry Academia Interaction December 8-11 USF invites institutions created by top industrialists of the country and the eminent academicians who developed industries in the country. Prominent indus {ries who would like to tie up with major academic institutions of the country including research and development organizations under CSIR/DBT/DST. To understand the diverse potential of industrial sector ofthis country major government as well as private institutions will get opportunity inthis meet Contact: Dr. Sanjay Yadav, Mob : +91 9868228854 Dr. Asheesh Shah, Mob : #91 9897343337 Dr Vaishakh, Mob :+91 9717096659 Email :iai@scienceindiafest orgShowcasing of Outstanding Achievements December 7-11 The major R&D Lebs in Inda wl be showcasing one of the outstanding achievement that has been developed by the respective lab inthe recent past. Technologies developed bythe scientist willbe explained tothe masses. The best one forts significant contributions to the masses wil be awarded Contact: Dr. T D Senguttuvan, Mob : +919818300113 Dr. Sanjay Vaday, Mob : +91 9868228854 Shri Pramod Shankar, Mob : +91 9818934327 Email: innovations@scienceindiafest. _ International Science Film Festival December 8-11 Films about science play a vial role in today’s increasingly science oriented world, Moreover, film is the most effective medium of communication, The planned International Science Film Festival aims to conduct film screening based on contempo- rary and globally acclaimed science flms of scientific innovation and success stories. It also explores new vistas in developing Aigitl tools to communicate science. The prime objective of the programme is to strengthen the importance of science films. To promote an Indian network of science communicators, film makers, film producers and festival organizers. Further it also encourage the provision of science films for an interested audience including masses, students teachers and scientists, Contact: Dr. Nimish Kapoor, Mob : +91 9810215648 Dr. Anurag Gupta, Mob : +97 9878030048 Email :isff@scienceindiafest.orgMega Science Technology & Industry Expo December 7-11 ‘The Mega Science Expo aims to showcasing the Indian Contribution in the World of Science oth Ancient and Modem and also emphasizes inter-dependence of science- technology - innovation and society, The major highlights ‘of the Expo willbe: + Science Museum and Scientific games, Day time Astronomy, Science quizzes and many more attractions for visitors + Pavilion on “the lives of renowned scientists” + The pavilions on Govt. Missions like Swachh Bharat, Make in india, Digital India, Swasth- Bharat, Smart Cities, Namami Gange, Unnat Bharath Abhiyan etc + The pavilion on new technologies and innovations for Artisans and Farmers + Paulion on Innovation for Masses + The stalls for scouting, sustaining and scaling up the grass toots innovations across the country, + Theme based pavilions by R& D insttutions such as DRG, ISAQ, CSIR, DST, DAE, ICAR, ICMR ete. Contact :Dr.V.P.S. Awana, Mob +81 9811677482 Shi Chandrashekharan Nair, Mob :491 9880945178 Shri Narendra Sharma, Mob :+91 8129574777 Email: expo@scienceindiafest orgOuteach & Pre-cverl aclvilies ‘AIIRRD Institutions under the Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Earth Sciences will conduct ‘one day outreach program at their respective labs in the month of November inthe name of IiSF-2016. Students, ‘commoners, social leaders will be involved inthis one day program. Each institution wil keep the labs open for the masses. Public can interact with scientists and familiarise the contributions made by the lab forthe society and nation at large. Contact: Dr. S.K. Dhavan, Mob : +91 9810620202 Shri Praveen Ramdas , Mob: 497 9599432201 Email: outreach@scienceindiafest.org Clara Programs December 7-10 Abuge country lke India is symbolized by its variety of culture. In this festival of science, fee the cultural heritage of India by variety of traditional arts representing various localities of the country, Contact: Dr Rina Sharma, Mob : +91 9717133116(rqanisers Ministry of ini . Minstyot_ Ministry of Science Technology & Technology Since its establishment in 1971, the Ministry has emerged as a nodal agency of the Government of India for promotion of scien- tific research in the country. The Ministry has been readjusting its, programmes and plans to suit the changing needs of the S & T sector of the country with the Vision. “india becoming a global knowledge power with strong capabilites in basic esearch, development and innovation for globally com- petitive and inclusive growth to power technolagy-ed economic progress of the society” Ministry of Science & Technology consists of three departments Department of Science & Technology for Strengthening National Capacity, Capabiity in $ &T with Nodal function inthe promotion of indian R & 0. Department of Biotechnology to Develop Life Sciences and Bio- technology for the Nation with node promotion of Life Sciences: and Biotech. Department of Scientific & Industrial Research to promote industi- al esearch through enabling policy environment supporting R& D. Website: wordet gorin Ministry of Mirvstry of . D cir Scences Earth Sciences ‘The Ministry of Earth Sciences was formed in 2006 from a merger ‘of the India Meteorological Department (IMO), the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), the indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (ITM), Pune, and Earth Risk Eval uation Centre (EREC), and the Ministry of Ocean Development ‘The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is mandated to provide the nation with best possible services in forecasting the monsoons and other weatherclimate parameters, ocean state, earthquakes, ‘tsunamis and other phenomena related to earth systems through wel integrated programmes, The Ministry also deals with science and technology for exploration and exploitation of ocean resources (living and non-living), and play nodal rolefor Antarctic/Aretic and Southern Ocean research. The mission of MoESis to conduct scientific and technical activities related to Earth ‘System Science for improving forecasting of weather, ‘monsoon, climate and hazards, exploration of polar regions, seas around Ingia and develop technology for exploration and exploitation of ocean resources (living and non-living), ensuring their sustainable utilization, During the recent years, several major milestones have been accomplished under various schemes ofthe Ministry of Earth Sciences, ithas significantly achieved in fields of \weathe, climate, ocean and seismological services. These and related achievements include a wide variety of applica tions of immediate relevance to qualty of fe Website: wwrwmoes govin The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) ‘The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) the premier industrial RED organization in India was constituted in 1942 by central legislative assembly Itis an autonomous body registered under the Registration of Societies Act of 1860, Its known for its cutting edge R&D knowledge base in diverse S&T areas, is a contemporary R&D organization Having par-India presence, CSIR has a dynamic network of 38 national laboratories, 39 outreach centres, $ Innovation Complexes and 5 units. (SIRS R&D expertise and experience is embodied in about 4600 active scientists supported by about 8000 scientific and technical personnel, CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology {rom radio and space physics, oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nano tech- nology to mining, aeronautics Instrumentation, environmen tal engineering and information technology. it also provides significant technological intervention in many areas with regard to societal efforts which include environment, health, drinking water, food, housing, energy, farm and non-farm sectors Pioneer of Inca’ intellectual property movement, CSIR today is strengthening its patent portfolio to carve out Prasar Bharat in ‘Supponesty aR cw, Address for Communication I1SF-2016 Secretariat, Room No-43, National Physical Laboratory Dr. K SKrishnan Marg, New Delhi -110012 Email: info@scienceindiafestorg_ Website wwwscienceindiafest org Contact no : 011: 45608513, 011- 47091149/1197 Fax no :+91-11- 45609310