Science Express with its Theme as Climate Change is Traversing the Nation now
Science Express with its Theme as Climate
Change is Traversing the Nation now
The Science Express special train with its theme in
the current phase as “Climate Change” will be covering the major cities
of India and the train will cover 64 cities in 20 states as per the feasibility
given by the Indian Railways. The train is now on its journey now.
Science Express is a flagship initiative of the
Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India for popularising science
across India. It is a unique mobile science exhibition mounted on a 16-coach,
AC train, travelling across India since 2007. During the last eight years,
Science Express has extensively covered different areas across India, wherever
broad-gauge rail tracks are available and halt is feasible. During its entire
journey since the launch of its 1st phase on 30 October 2007, it has so far
covered 1,26,000 km with 405 halts across India.
It is a proposed to cover major cities of 20 more
States which includes Gujarat, Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal
Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Madhya Pradesh, West
Bengal, Assam, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu,
Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra. The details of cities/towns proposed to be
covered by Science Express Climate Action Special in the current phase with
state wise-schedule are as below:
|
Sr. No.
|
Station
|
State
|
Exhibition Dates
|
|
(1)
|
(2)
|
(3)
|
(4)
|
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1.
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Delhi Safdarjung
|
Delhi
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15 -17 Oct 2015
|
|
2.
|
Sawai Madhopur
|
Rajasthan
|
18 Oct 2015
|
|
3.
|
Ranapratapnagar
(Udaipur)
|
Rajasthan
|
19 -23 Oct 2015
|
|
4.
|
Bhagat ki Kothi
(Jodhpur)
|
Rajasthan
|
24 - 25 Oct 2015
|
|
5.
|
Jaisalmer
|
Rajasthan
|
26 - 29 Oct 2015
|
|
6.
|
Suratgarh
|
Rajasthan
|
30 Oct - 01 Nov 2015
|
|
7.
|
Patiala
|
Punjab
|
02 - 04 Nov 2015
|
|
8.
|
Ambala Cantt
|
Haryana
|
05 - 08 Nov 2015
|
|
9.
|
Amb Andaura
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
09 - 10 Nov 2015
|
|
10.
|
Churaru Takarla
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
12 - 13 Nov 2015
|
|
11.
|
Hoshiarpur
|
Punjab
|
14 - 16 Nov 2015
|
|
12.
|
Udhampur
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
17 - 20 Nov 2015
|
|
13.
|
Samba
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
21 - 23 Nov 2015
|
|
14.
|
Pathankot
|
Punjab
|
24 - 27 Nov 2015
|
|
15
|
Saharanpur
|
UttarPradesh
|
28 - 29 Nov 2015
|
|
16.
|
Haridwar
|
Uttrakhand
|
30 Nov - 02 Dec 2015
|
|
17.
|
Lalkuan
|
Uttrakhand
|
03 - 05 Dec 2015
|
|
18.
|
Pragati Maidan
|
Delhi
|
06 - 08 Dec 2015
|
|
19.
|
Anajmandi (Rewari)
|
Haryana
|
09 - 11 Dec 2015
|
|
20.
|
Agra Cannt
|
UttarPradesh
|
12 - 14 Dec 2015
|
|
21.
|
Shivpuri
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
15 - 17 Dec 2015
|
|
22.
|
Khajuraho
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
18 - 20 Dec 2015
|
|
23.
|
Allahabad
|
UttarPradesh
|
21 - 24 Dec 2015
|
|
24.
|
Basti
|
UttarPradesh
|
26 – 28 Dec 2015
|
|
25.
|
New Jalpaiguri
|
West Bengal
|
30 – 31 Dec 2015
|
|
26.
|
New Bongaigaon
|
Assam
|
01 – 02 Jan 2016
|
|
27.
|
Mariani
|
Assam
|
04 – 05 Jan 2016
|
|
28.
|
New Tinsukia
|
Assam
|
06 – 07 Jan 2016
|
|
29.
|
Lumding
|
Assam
|
08 – 09 Jan 2016
|
|
30.
|
Alipurduar
|
West Bengal
|
11 – 12 Jan 2016
|
|
31.
|
Ambikakalna
|
West Bengal
|
14 – 17 Jan 2016
|
|
32.
|
Barraackpore
|
West Bengal
|
18 – 21 Jan 2016
|
|
33.
|
Jhargram
|
West Bengal
|
22 – 24 Jan 2016
|
|
34.
|
Digha F S
|
West Bengal
|
25 & 27 Jan 2016
|
|
35.
|
Jharsuguda
|
Odisha
|
29 – 30 Jan 2016
|
|
36.
|
Bilaspur
|
Chhattisgarh
|
31 Jan – 02 Feb 2016
|
|
37.
|
Kumhari
|
Chhattisgarh
|
03 – 06 Feb 2016
|
|
38.
|
Koraput
|
Odisha
|
08 – 10 Feb 2016
|
|
39.
|
Vishakhapatnam
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
11 – 13 Feb 2016
|
|
40.
|
Rajahmundry
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
14 – 16 Feb 2016
|
|
41.
|
Guntur
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
17 – 19 Feb 2016
|
|
42.
|
Secunderabad
|
Telangana
|
20 – 23 Feb 2016
|
|
43.
|
Adoni
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
24 – 26 Feb 2016
|
|
44.
|
Kadiri
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
27 – 29 Feb 2016
|
|
45.
|
Vellore
|
Tamil Nadu
|
01 – 03 Mar 2016
|
|
46.
|
Kumbakonam
|
Tamil Nadu
|
04 – 06 Mar 2016
|
|
47.
|
Pudukkotai
|
Tamil Nadu
|
07 – 09 Mar 2016
|
|
48.
|
Rameswaram
|
Tamil Nadu
|
10 – 12 Mar 2016
|
|
49.
|
Tirunelveli
|
Tamil Nadu
|
13 – 16 Mar 2016
|
|
50.
|
Changanaseri
|
Kerala
|
17 – 20 Mar 2016
|
|
51.
|
Palakkad
|
Kerala
|
22 & 24 Mar 2016
|
|
52.
|
Mangalore Jn
|
Karnataka
|
25 – 28 Mar 2016
|
|
53.
|
Ashokapuram
|
Karnataka
|
30 Mar – 02 Apr 2016
|
|
54.
|
Hospet
|
Karnataka
|
04 – 05 Apr 2016
|
|
55.
|
Wadi
|
Karnataka
|
06 – 08 Apr 2016
|
|
56.
|
Nizamabad
|
Telangana
|
09 – 11 Apr 2016
|
|
57.
|
Butibori
|
Maharashtra
|
13 – 15 Apr 2016
|
|
58.
|
Jalamb
|
Maharashtra
|
16 – 18 Apr 2016
|
|
59.
|
Valsad
|
Gujarat
|
20 – 22 Apr 2016
|
|
60.
|
Anand
|
Gujarat
|
23 – 25 Apr 2016
|
|
61.
|
Patan
|
Gujarat
|
26 – 28 Apr 2016
|
|
62.
|
Hapa
|
Gujarat
|
29 Apr – 01 May 2016
|
|
63.
|
Junagarh
|
Gujarat
|
02 – 04 May 2016
|
|
64.
|
Gandhinagar Capital
|
Gujarat
|
05 – 07 May 2016
|
This was stated by the Minister of State for Science
and Technology and Minister of State in the Ministry of Earth Sciences Shri. Y.
S. Chowdary in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
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Introduction of
“Regional Centre for Biotechnology Bill, 2015” in the Parliament
The Union
Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval
for introduction of a Bill for establishment of a Regional Centre for
Biotechnology in Faridabad. The objective of the Bill is to provide a legal
status to the Centre so as to function independently as an autonomous body and
also an Institution of National Importance for education, training and research
in the areas of biotechnology. The Centre has already been established by an
executive order of the Government of India in November, 2008 after the approval
by the Union Cabinet. It is currently operational at the NCR Biotech Science
Cluster, Faridabad and the enactment does not involve any financial
implications at this stage.
The Centre is a regional hub for interdisciplinary education, training and research in biotechnology with emphasis on novel education programmes relevant to industry, including bio-drug discovery science, nano-science and medicine, imaging techniques, designer crops, bioengineering and biomaterials, intellectual property, technology transfer and regulation to fulfil and overcome the acute shortage of skilled human resources in India. It would be a hub of biotechnology expertise in the countries in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region, and more generally in the Asia region, and to address human resources needs in the region.
The Centre is an inter-disciplinary institution in life sciences and biotechnology and offers novel educational & training courses in the interdisciplinary and related areas of biotechnology. It would also address designing of new and novel programmes for education & training which could then be assimilated by the existing universities in India and the Region.
The Centre is a regional hub for interdisciplinary education, training and research in biotechnology with emphasis on novel education programmes relevant to industry, including bio-drug discovery science, nano-science and medicine, imaging techniques, designer crops, bioengineering and biomaterials, intellectual property, technology transfer and regulation to fulfil and overcome the acute shortage of skilled human resources in India. It would be a hub of biotechnology expertise in the countries in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region, and more generally in the Asia region, and to address human resources needs in the region.
The Centre is an inter-disciplinary institution in life sciences and biotechnology and offers novel educational & training courses in the interdisciplinary and related areas of biotechnology. It would also address designing of new and novel programmes for education & training which could then be assimilated by the existing universities in India and the Region.
*****
Science & Technology Minister Dr.
Harsh Vardhan says Scientific Temper needed for a boost to start up movement in
the Country
India International Science Festival (IISF) 2015 to be held at IIT, Delhi from 4th TO 8th December 2015
India International Science Festival (IISF) 2015 to be held at IIT, Delhi from 4th TO 8th December 2015
The Union Minister for Science &
Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan says that government is
endeavoring to promote scientific temper in the country to give a boost to
start up movement in the country. Addressing a Press conference to give details
of the First India International Science Festival (IISF) being organized at IIT
Delhi from 4th to 8th December 2015, he said, India made invaluable contribution in
generating and distributing scientific knowledge for the benefit of humanity
while also making many landmark scientific achievements. The Minister pointed
out that concerted efforts are to be made now to reap the benefits of science
research for the improvement of quality life of our people. He pointed out that
fostering scientific
temper is considered far more relevant today than ever before. Diffusion of
science and technology across the entire societal fabric shall help foster
scientific temper and reinforce a rational attitude.
The Minister said the IISF 2015 targets to involve and
include commoners with a view to improve their scientific understanding,
temperament and appreciation for various feats in science & technology by
showcasing Indian achievements. Giving details about the science festival Dr.
Harsh Vardhan said this is expected to be the country’s biggest ever
Technology & Industrial Expo where a world record attempt in science
practical demonstration by 2,000 school children as per Guinness
guidelines will also be held. There will be an international science film
festival and around 400 research papers presented by young scientists will be
the highlights of the first India International Science Festival (IISF).
The
Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) has been
chosen as the nodal government institution to organise this mega event in
collaboration with Vijnana Bharati (VIBHA).
This
science festival will stand apart from other events of the kind in view of the
diversity of programmes it includes.
In
all around 4,000 delegates from India and abroad are expected to take part in
IISF 2015 which will aim to showcase the achievements of Indian scientists and
institutions; explore ways to translate academic research to industrial
applications benefiting the common man and encourage culmination of scientific
temperament among youngsters, especially schoolchildren.
The objectives of IISF 2015 are as
follows:
·
Exposing the fruits of Science & Technology to the masses
·
Building strategy to instil scientific temper among the masses
·
Showcasing Indian contributions in the field of S&T over the years
·
Providing platform to young scientists for exchange of knowledge &
ideas
·
Supporting flagship programs like Make in India, Digital India,
Start-ups, Smart Villages, Smart Cities, etc. initiated by the Govt. of India
Approximately 3000 young scientists from
the country are expected to participate as delegates in this Festival, which
has the following components:
a)
Young Scientists' Conference
b)
Techno-Industrial Expo
c)
Science Film Festival
d)
National Level Exhibition & Project
Competition (NLEPC) showcasing innovative models under ‘INSPIRE’ Programme of
DST
e)
Industry-Academia Conclave
f)
Largest Practical Science Lab Demo
g)
Interactive Workshops & Informative
Sessions
IISF
2015 intends to be a platform for scientists to interact for sharing ideas and
knowledge. In the present day scenario, India has a
huge number of technically qualified professionals, yet scientific temper is
not much evident across the nation. Hence, fostering scientific temper is
considered far more relevant today than ever before. Diffusion of science and
technology across the entire societal fabric shall help foster scientific
temper and reinforce a rational attitude. Today we need path-breaking
inventions to support flagship programs such as Make in India, Digital India,
Smart Villages and Smart Cities that were initiated by the Prime Minister.
Listening to the voice of young scientists from the country on the topics of
relevance to our global world is considered essential to fulfil these
initiatives for a better tomorrow. It is with these objectives that the 1st
India International Science Festival is being organised in Delhi from 4th
to 8th December 2015.
This
is a Special effort to bring thousands of young children, young scientists and
the public at large at one venue and expose them to the excitement of doing
science and feel proud of the scientific and technological achievements of the
Nation and dream of even higher and more challenging goals. Special emphasis
will be laid on exploring ways to translate academic research to practical
industrial applications benefiting the common man, promotion of this
translational spirit among young children and scientists and promotion of
scientific temper among people of this country.
Among
the major events of IISF 2015 is a mega Technology and Industrial Expo on the
theme “Think Science, Live Science”. More than 240 stalls and pavilions spread
over 72,000 sq ft of exhibition space will showcase innovations from government
ministries and departments, science and technology councils of various states,
autonomous institutions, R&D organisations, technological institutes,
laboratories, educational institutions and public/private sector companies
engaged in research.
The
National Level Exhibition & Project Competition (NLEPC) under the ‘INSPIRE’
Programme of the Department of Science and Technology would be an integral part
of IISF 2015. Around 800 students of Classes VI to X, selected on the basis
of state-level competitions, will showcase their innovative project
models. 60 best projects will be shortlisted and top three will be awarded.
The
festival will host a number of scientific and technical sessions addressed by
leading scientists from the country and abroad. Nearly 400 research papers will
be presented during the Young Scientists’ Conference on subjects ranging from
Indigenous Science and Technology, Agricultural Practices and Livestock
Management, Green Energy, Waste Management and Water Management to Ocean
Sciences, Geo Information Systems and Vector Control.
Another
major milestone of IISF 2015 would be to attempt setting a World Record for the
largest practical science laboratory experiment by 2,000 school students on
Monday (December 7). The current world record is held by a group 1,339
Irish schoolchildren. Officials from the Guinness Book of World Records will be
on hand to oversee and authenticate the record.
An
international science film festival running from December 5-7, will screen
internationally acclaimed, national award winning films on science, health and
environment. Eminent filmmakers and science communicators will conduct
workshops for film enthusiasts and students.
The
planned Industry-Academia conclave will feature representatives of well known
industrial houses and the country’s premier institutes to work out ways to make
college students career-ready by providing a post academic knowledge
environment and industry exposure.
Nearly
6,000 students from schools and colleges are expected to interact directly with
eminent scientists at IISF 2015.
One
of the core themes of IISF, the promotion of green energy, is being
demonstrated by a festival participant, Bangalore-based Shri Syed Sajjad Ahmed.
He has journeyed from Bangalore to Delhi in a solar-powered car he developed on
his own. Shri Ahmed, who started on the trip on 1st November,
reaches Delhi on 2nd December, 2015.
India
International Science Festival will be a pioneering event in terms of both its
scale and significance. It will reach out not just to the scientific community
but the common man. There will be a great deal for school and college students
to learn and explore at IISF, the first edition of which will aim to set new benchmarks
for science events in the country.
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