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2011 98th INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS
EXPO
Event Managed By
SYMPOSIUM - Xenesis
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Synopsis
Over the past few years the Indian Science Congress
(ISC) has successfully and dynamically extended it reach
to academicians, entrepreneurs, young brains and
society at large. Almost a decade ago this vision was
envisaged by Dr. R.A. Mashelkar, the then General
President of ISC. The organizing committee at that time
engaged MM Activ to make this noble vision a reality.
“Pride of India ISC Expo”(POI Expo) was thus
conceptualized and ever since then, MM Activ has been
constructively working towards extending the reach of
the Congress to the grass root level. Organized for over a
decade now, the Expo has become an integral part of
ISC, while MM Activ has been implementing novel ideas
each year to enhance its quality and popularity.
One of the prestigious section of Expo, which has
become extremely popular over the years and
demonstrates MM Activ's passion towards ISC, is “Hall
of Pride” (HOP) pavilion. It showcases the life and
achievements of two great personalities; an eminent
scientist & a philanthropist who has immense
contribution in the nation building.
A special theme pavilion titled “Edu Vision” was created
by MM Activ to host a number of academic institutions.
Edu Vision received overwhelming response with over
20 organizations showcasing their vision.One of the most revered segments of the event
“Genesis”…a special focus symposium was organized in
sync with the theme of the I SC.
Another feature to achieve the objective of popularizing
science among students was through“Vigyan Jyot”.
Vigyan Jyot for the first time travelled across the nation
spreading a message about science among million of
students.
All these initiatives have led to the immense success of
98th ISC Pride of India Expo.Highlights - Largest number of delegates in the history
of Science Congress 6 Nobel Laureates attended
Indian Science Congress Maximum participants in
POI Expo POI Expo spread over an area of 6000 sqm.
Vigyan Jyot travelled over 3000 Km from north to
south.
The POI Expo has been garnering an overwhelming
response year after year. It is visited by large number of
students, academia, eminent scientists, Nobel laureates,
policy makers, scientific fraternity etc.
The 99th Science Congress will be held at the sprawling
campus of KIITS University, Orissa from 03-07 January,
2012. With “Science and Technology for Inclusive
Innovation- Role of Women” as the focal theme, the
99th ISC will be steered under the valuable guidance of
Prof. Geetha Bali, General President and Dr. Achyuta
Samanta, Founder KIIT Group of Institutions.
MM Activ is also engaged in organising National &
International events in the fields of science and
technology, ag r i cu l ture , b iotechnology, IT,
nutraceuticals, nanotechnology, higher education,
space, R&D etc. Thus designing innovative platforms
for bringing together the entrepreneurs, academia,
policy makers and scientists.
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Scientific Research in Indian Universities” aptly fitted
the present day demands on education and R&D. While
the scientists from various disciplines deliberated on the
challenges in the way of the country's indigenous
scientific and technological developments in the 21st
century, a huge pandal in the same campus housed the
“Pride of India Expo (POI)”. It showcased the manner
in which the Indian scientific fraternity is gearing up to
meet the present and future challenges.
Major Highlights of “Pride of India Expo-2011” were:
A mega expo spread over 6000 sqm.
An innovative Theme Pavilion.
The special pavilion “EDU Vision” was created on
the lines of this year's ISC theme. This pavilion had the
participation from prestigious institutions, universities
and publishing houses showcasing their achievements
and strengths.
The “Hall of Pride”, a unique section depicting life
and achievements of the renowned mathematician, Thiru
S. Ramanujan and the distinguished businessman and
philanthropist, Padmabhushan Alagappa Chettiyar.
Genesis: A daylong symposium, ushering an
industry debate on “Innovative PPP models to foster
excellence in R&D in Indian Institutions”.
The great flame of knowledge: “Vigyan Jyot”.
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PRIDE OF INDIA – EXPO 2011
98 TH INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS
TThe annual “Indian Science Congress” (ISC) is not only
one of the most prestigious events for the scientific
fraternity of the country, but over the years has become
an integral component for the national scientific
development. Educational, scientific and academic
institutions across India revere the importance of the
event and take extreme pride in organising it in their
respective regions.
This year, SRM University, Chennai had the privilege of
hosting the ISC from 03 to 07 January 2011. The “Pride
of India ISC Expo”,
one of the major
attractions of Indian
Science Congress
showcased India's
d e v e l o p m e n t i n
s c i e n c e a n d
t e c h n o l o g y i n
different fields.
The 98th ISC was
inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Dr.
Manmohan Singh as per the precedence. The theme for
this year's ISC “Quality Education and Excellence in
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designed to showcase varied aspects of the participants.
The prestigious “Hall of Pride” (HoP) section, this year,
showcased the life and achievements of two greatest sons
of Tamilnadu: the born mathematician, Thiru S.
Ramanujan and distinguished businessman and
philanthropist, Padmabhushan Alagappa Chettiyar. A
well conceptualized, compiled and informative pavilion,
the HoP was highly
appreciated by all
the dignitaries.
With in the same
section, the pavilion
p u t u p b y t h e
Ministry of Mines
had participation
f r o m v a r i o u s
departments like Geological Survey of India, Indian
Bureau of Mines, JNARDDC, NIRM and NMDTC
showcasing their key offerings and achievements.
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
featured “Technofest” program. Other attractions of this
section were stalls put up by the Bird Group, National
Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and
Management (NIFTEM), RINL, Controller General of
Patents, BIS, Power Grid, BEE, Zoological Survey of
India, BGR Energy, Neyveli Lignite Corporation etc.
stalls were the other major attractions depicting latest
TThe POI expo was inaugurated by Shri. Kapil Sibal,
Hon'ble Union Minister of Science and Technology in
the presence of Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, Member of
Parliament, Rajaya Sabha & Chairman MSSRF, Dr. T.
Ramasami, Secretary, Science and Technology, Dr. Vijay
Kumar Saraswat, SA to RM, DG DRDO & Secretary,
Defence R&D, Dr. V. M. Katoch, Secretary Department
of Health and Director General ICMR, Dr. T. R.
Pachamuthu, Chancellor and Dr. P. Sathyanarayan,
Vice Chancellor
r e s p e c t i ve l y o f
SRM University
and other eminent
s c i e n t i s t s a n d
dignitaries. Over
130 organizations
participated in the
P O I ex p o a n d
showcased their
achivements.
The POI expo constituted of four huge pavilions,
namely Hall of Pride (HoP), Edu Vision / States,
Corporate / Govt., PSUs / R&D which were specially
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projects depicting development of missiles, armaments,
radars, sensors etc. Arjun tank displayed by DRDO was a
major attraction for all especially the young crowd.
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) exhibited eye
catching models from their various labs and institutes.
This included
m o d e l s o f
d e s a l i n a t i o n ,
R o S u b a n d
research vessels.
Polar studies and
research in the
country (both
A r c t i c a n d
Antarctic) was
depicted in an
exclusive gallery set up particularly for students and
common people visiting the exhibition. It also
showcased the live specimens of deep-sea fish, corals,
sponges, cephalopods, lobsters and other marine life.
Department of Science & Technology and their various
institutes like Agharkar Research Institute, Birbal Sahni
Institute of Palaeobotany, Bose Institute, IACS, Indian
Institute of Astrophyscis, Indian Institute of
Geomagnetism, International Advance Research Centre
technological advancements made. ICAR, Ministry of
Agriculture, ICFRE, NRDC also displayed their
innovations and vision for the future.
The special pavilion “Edu Vision” was created on the lines
of this year's ISC theme “Quality Education and
Excellence in Scientific Research in Indian Universities”.
This pavilion had participation from prestigious
institutions, universities and publishing houses
showcasing their achievements and strengths. This
pavilion was visited by large number of students
w i t h g r e a t
enthusiasm.
Another section
w h i c h d r e w
m a x i m u m
interest amongst
the visitors was
D e f e n s e
Research and
Development
Organisation (DRDO) pavilion. It showcased major
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of India etc. apart from many former General
Presidents, ISCA members and foreign dignitaries.
Lakhs of visitors
from various walks
of life as well as
exhibitors exuded
great enthusiasm
a n d c a u g h t a
glimpse of India's
s c i e n t i f i c a n d
t e c h n o l o g i c a l
development. The
impact of the event
was such that visitors were seen standing in queues to seek
entry into the expo.
The volunteers from SRM University, local police and
organizers conducted the visitors through the POI expo
in an exemplary manner enabling them to thoroughly
enjoy the exhibition.
The POI expo associated with 98th Indian Science
Congress was the biggest ever expo in the history of
Indian Science Congress. The Exhibition was spread
over an area of 6000 sqm with the participation from a
record number of organizations.
for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials etc. also stood
out as show stoppers. Other important participants were
ISRO, National Council of Science Museum (NCSM),
MNRE (TEDA), SAIL, National Institute for the
Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH), Artificial Limbs
Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO),
Al i Yavar Jung
National Institute
for the Hearing
Handicapped (AYJ),
Central Pollution
C o n t ro l Bo a rd
( C P C B ) , w h o
highlighted their
achievements.
With such diverse
knowledge sharing in the field of science and
technology, no wonder that the POI attracted a large
number of eminent scientists, VIPs and dignitaries
including Prof. Samir K. Brahmachari, Secretary DSIR
& DG CSIR, Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Secretary, Ministry of
Earth Sciences, Dr. C.N.R. Rao, eminent scientist, Dr.
R. Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt.
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their rich heritage, culture and tourism. Additional
attraction from the point of view of science and
technology was the display of various informative
projects and scientific experiments by students from
different departments of the SRM University. In the
same pavilion Governments of Gujarat, Uttrakhand,
Madhya Pradesh, Orrisa, Karnataka etc. also showcased
their initiatives, schemes and objectives in the field of
Higher Education.E
Edu Vision pavilion was conceptualized to provide an
excellent platform to varied organizations operating in the
academic space to feature their innovative models. This
special pavilion was created on the lines of this year's ISC
theme “Quality Education and Excellence in Scientific
Research in Indian Universities”. While IGNOU took it
a s a p l a t fo rm to
showcase its mission
and vision, publication
h o u s e s l i k e Ta t a
M c G r a w - H i l l ,
Springer, S. Chand etc.
displayed their latest
programs and new
initiatives. Various
institutes/government
bodies that were a part of this mega exhibition included
Singhad, Raisoni, Education Department of Kerala and
Meghe Institute.
The host state, Tamilnadu, portrayed its achievements
in the arenas of science, technology, biotechnology,
higher education and archaeology. It also showcased
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Quality Education and Excellence in Scientific Research in Indian Universities”.
SYMPOSIUM
98 th IND IA N S C I E NCE CONGR E SS 2011 E XP O REP OR T
GGenesis is a special focused symposium organized as part
of the Indian Science Congress. This year it was scheduled
on 4th January 2011 within the SRM University Campus.
Complimenting the theme of 98th Indian Science
Congress the Genesis Symposium, which brought
together stalwarts from the scientific fraternity, industry
and academia who delved on the theme of designing
“Innovative PPP
Models to Foster
E x c e l l e n c e i n
R&D in Indian
Institutes”.
The Symposium
w a s f o r m a l l y
inaugurated with
the lighting of
l a m p . I n h i s
inaugural address,
Dr. Samir Brahmachari, DG CSIR and Secretary DSIR
focused on the unlimited opportunities available
through PPP model in conducting research. He laid
emphasis on the need and importance of building
Industry-Institution partnerships to encourage
research, which is beneficial for society as well as
industry and economy. The session was graced by Prof.
K. C. Pandey, General President, 98th ISC, Prof. P.
Sathyanarayanan, Vice Chancellor, SRM University
and Dr. H. Honne Gowda, Director (Technical), Dept of
S & T, Karnataka Science & Technology Academy.
A session titled 'Fostering successful Industry-Institutes
Par tnerships in Collaborative Research and
Development' was organized as part of Genesis to
address Industry–Institution partnerships, emerging
opportunities, advantages and issues. Dr. K.K.
Narayanan, Managing Director, Metahelix Life Sciences
Limited chaired the session with panelists from various
prominent organizations.
Opportunities are unfolding for collaborative Research
in international destinations and European Union
Research Council enumerated the options available for
researchers to pursue cutting-edge research in EU
countries. This session was addressed by Mr. Massimo
Gaudina, Head of Communication, ERC Executive
Agency, Dr Jhansi Kota, Project advisor at the ERC
Executive Agency and Dr. Ramesh Pillai, Group leader,
Pillai group and Genome Biology Unit, European
Molecular Biology Laboratory, France.
On account of its growing popularity and relevance, the
10th edition of the symposium met with a great success.
The deliberations were well received and appreciated by
the participants. They appreciated the latest trends in
the research arena and the new ideas and insights
expressed by the speakers, which sparked an engaging
debate among all those present.
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born mathematician, Thiru S. Ramanujan and the
distinguished businessman and philanthropist,
Padmabhushan Alagappa Chettiyar. Well-compiled and
informative, HoP was highly appreciated by all the
visitors including dignitaries.LDedicated to
Thiru S. Ramanujan and Padmabhushan Alagappa Chettiyar
HALL PRIDEof
Life journey of two eminent personalities who have
immensely contributed to the welfare and progress of
the country through their landmark achievements in
the field of science and technology and have made India
proud were portrayed in this prestigious 'Hall of Pride'
(HoP) pavilion. Encompassing a stretch of 400 Sq. mt.
area, this pavilion was designed by India's well known
artists and stands out as one of the most popular and
captivating divisions of all. All dignitaries, fraternity of
scientists, corporate world and thousands of students
visit the Hall of Pride every year.
This year the prestigious HoP showcased the life and
achievements of two greatest sons of Tamilnadu: the
Hall of Pride, 98th ISC-2011, Chennai
Hall of Pride, 97th ISC-2010, Thiruvanathapuram
Hall of Pride, 96th ISC-2009, Shillong
Hall of Pride, 94th ISC-2007, Chidambaram
Dedicated to Thiru S. Ramanujan and Padmabhushan Alagappa Chettiyar
Dedicated to Prof. Satish Dhawan
Dedicated to Sir C. V. Raman
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru & Shri G. D. Birla
Hall of Pride, 93rd ISC-2006, Hyderabad
Hall of Pride, 92nd ISC-2005, Ahmedabad
Hall of Pride, 91st ISC-2004, Chandigarh
Hall of Pride, 90th ISC-2003, Bangalore
Prof. M.S. Swaminathan & Shri Y.C. Deveshwar
Dr. Raja Ramanna & Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai
Dr. Homi Bhabha & Shri J.R.D. Tata
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai & Shri Dhirubhai Ambani
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Vigyan Jyot – The flame of Science which was initiated in
the year 2010 to popularise science and technology among
masses, particularly students received an incredible
response throughout India in its second edition this year.
Vigyan Jyot had a nationwide support of the Ministry of
Youth Affairs & Sports, National Service Scheme (NSS)
and Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangaathan (NYKS). The
Vigyan Jyot displaying the route of its long awakening
journey traversed
from north to south
o n a b r a n d e d
vehicle.
Vigyan Jyot was
f l a g g e d o f f
ceremoniously at a
grand function held
at Sri Venkateswara
College, University
of Delhi on 22nd
December 2010 in the presence of eminent academicians.
The event concluded with a run of more than 200
students with the torch. While traversing through Jaipur,
Gwalior, Jhansi, Nagpur, Bangalore etc several functions
like marathons, speeches & debates were organized
VIGYAN JYOThighlighting
distance of over 3000 km the torch was ceremoniously
recieved in Chennai on 01 January, 2011.
The Culmination – SRM University, Chennai
In a glittering function the Vigyan Jyot was welcomed at
the sprawling campus of SRM University on 2nd January
2011. The grand function attended by over 300 students,
academicians and dignitaries was addressed by
Mr. T. R. Pachamuthu, Chancellor, SRM University,
Prof. K. C. Pandey and Dr. P. Sathyanarayan, VC, SRM
University.
The prestigious Vigyan Jyot was formally lit at the POI
Expo site by Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon'ble Minister for Science
& Technology on the 3rd morning. The Vigyan Jyot
remained lit for the entire duration of the 98 ISC and was
visited by a large number of dignitaries, eminent scientists,
general public and students. A prominent activity at the
Vigyan Jyot was pledge by a large number of students to
dedicate their life for the cause of science.
During the valedictory function, the Vigyan Jyot was
formally handed
over to Prof. Geetha
Bali, the General
president elect, 99
ISC by the outgoing
General president
Prof. K.C. Pandey.
the significance of science. After covering a
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98th ISC Pride Of India Expo Awards
EXHIBITOR OF THE YEAR
DRDO
MOST INNOVATIVE
CSIR
DST
MOST INTERACTIVE
NCSM
Govt. of Tamilnadu BEST STATES
Government of Gujarat
Government of Orissa
MOST INFORMATIVE
Ministry of Mines
ICMR
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
BIRD Group
NIRD
DAE
BEST EDU VISION
IIT Madras
BEST DESIGN
Ministry of Earth Sciences
NIFTEM (Ministry of Food Processing)
CConcluding of the ISC- Valedictory Function
The valedictory function raised a toast to the efforts of
the organizers and success of the Expo. Prof. K.C.
Pandey, General President 98th ISC, Dr. P.
Sathyanarayan, Vice-Chancellor of SRM University and
Prof. Geetha Bali, General President elect 99th ISC,
praised the organizers of “Pride of India ISC expo” for
putting up an excellent exhibition and attracting by large
number of visitors.
While appreciating the efforts put in by the exhibitors
from across the country, Prof. K. C Pandey presented
awards under the various categories. DRDO once again
bagged the coveted “Exhibitor of the Year” award second
year in succession.
Prof. K. C. Pandey handed over the Vigyan Jyot to the
General President elect Prof. Geetha Bali with the
message of further spreading the awareness of science
amongst the students and taking the Jyot to
Bhubaneswar, the venue of 99th ISC.
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