In order to inculcate scientific temper among the younger generation and celebrate the National Science day in the memory.

1. Proceedings Report on
“Weeklong Celebration of
National Science Day”
Date: 28th February – 6th March, 2014 Venue: Science City, Ahmedabad
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 2
About the Conference .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Day 1 – 28th February ........................................................................................................... 3
Inaugural Session ........................................................................................................................................... 3
List of Dignitaries ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Welcome Address by Smt. Sangeeta Singh; Principal Secretary, Higher & Technical Education, Government of Gujarat, ............................................................................................................................ 4
Address by Shri. S. J. Haider; Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat ................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Address by Dr. J. S. Parihar; Scientist, Space Applications Centre, ISRO ................................................. 5
Address by Dr. B. K. Rastogi, Director General, Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) ..................... 5
Popular Science Lecture ............................................................................................................... 6
Science Drama ............................................................................................................................. 6
Day 2-6 – 1st-5th March .......................................................................................................... 6
Day 7 – 6th March .................................................................................................................. 8
Theme ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Way Forward ....................................................................................................................................................... 9

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About the Conference
In order to inculcate scientific temper among the younger generation and celebrate the National Science day in the memory of Dr. C V Raman, a week-long Science Carnival was organized by Gujarat Council of Science City and Gujarat Council of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat at Science City with a focal theme of ‘fostering scientific temper’.
The celebration included a number activities including workshops, film shows, science drama, demonstrations, sky observation and popular science lectures. This event was organized as a part of the pre summit events as a run up to the Vibrant Gujarat 2015 summit under the t youth & skill development and knowledge sharing themes, two of the five key development areas identified for inclusive development Day 1 – 28th February
Inaugural Session
Shri. Ashok Mehta, Executive Director, Gujarat Council of Science City, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat welcomed the dignitaries and participants. Smt. Sangeeta Singh, Principal Secretary, Higher and Technical Education, Government of Gujarat was the Chief Guest at the event. More than 1500 students attended the inaugural programme and about 5000 visitors visited Science City and attended the National Science Day programme. 50 exhibition stalls demonstrating scientific research and its impacts in the society had been set up by scientific institutions like Institute of

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Plasma Research, INTEL, Zee learning, Geer Foundation, Nirma University, INDUS University, Futurz xplored along with 18 Community Science Centers of different district of Gujarat.
List of Dignitaries Name Organization Designation
Smt. Sangeeta Singh
Higher & Technical Education, Government of Gujarat
Principal Secretary
Shri. S. J. Haider
Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat
Secretary
Dr. J. S. Parihar
Space Applications Centre, ISRO
Scientist
Dr B K Rastogi
Institute of Seismological Research (ISR)
Director General
Shri. Ashok Mehta
Gujarat Council Science City
Executive Director
Shri. T. P. Singh
Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG)
Director
Shri A. K. Saxena
Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM)
Mission Director
Chief Guest Address by Smt. Sangeeta Singh, Principal Secretary, Higher & Technical Education, Government of Gujarat,
Inaugurating the National Science Day programme and Science Carnival, Smt. Sangeeta Singh expressed that scientific temper should be the part of the daily life so that every individual can develop the sense

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of curiosity for life-long learning. She urged the students that the next decade is going to be the decade for India as the country is now having 62% of youth within the age group of 25-35 years.
Address by Shri. S. J. Haider; Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat
Shri. S. J. Haider in his address explained that science may be defined as the art of understanding realities of the world based on rational thinking and logical conclusions. He highlighted the importance of scientific literacy among one and all in the society. Every child is a borne scientist with inquisitiveness and questioning. He emphasized that scientific temper is the need of hour and “thinking scientifically and acting scientifically” should be the best practice for a better future.
Address by Dr. J. S. Parihar; Scientist, Space Applications Centre, ISRO
Dr. J. S. Parihar outstanding scientist, Space Applications Centre, ISRO in his remark informed that the Science & Technology has a greater role in the transformation of the society. Sharing the success stories of Indian Space Science, Dr. Parihar urged the students to take interest in science and to become good scientist in the future. The country needs many scientists to strengthen the S&T base and to lead at the front.
Address by Dr. B. K. Rastogi, Director General, Institute of Seismological Research (ISR)
Dr. B. K. Rastogi, Director General, Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) had given a brief background of the National Science Day celebration and informed the students that there is a strong demand for Science & Technology in society. Young students should pursue a career in Science andstrengthen country’s scientific contribution. He also introduced to the students and audiences the scientific studies and research being done at ISR in the areas of siesmology and early earthquake predication and risk mitigation.
Message from Dr. Narottam Sahoo, Advisor, Gujarat Council of Science and Technology

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Dr. Narottam Sahoo expressed that fundamental science paves the way to future innovation and has a vital role to play in today’s competitive world. Fundamental research has the power to make people dream, and it attracts the innovators of the future into science. Without the excitement provided by research and discovery at the frontiers of knowledge, the pool of scientists would undoubtedly be smaller. It is fundamental science that lays the long-term foundations for innovation and prosperity and through Science Carnival and Science celebrations; we can achieve the goal.
Popular Science Lecture
The inaugural session followed by an interesting session on Youth Parliament. About 300 students from different colleges participated in the mock parliament and brainstorm on a theme whether scientific temperament should be imparted through a special law. The session was initiated by a brief presentation and interaction on celebrating democratic rights by the officials from Chief Election Commissioner of the State.
Science Drama
 Need for Scientific Temper
 Pollution free Planet
About 3650 participants including school and college students and teachers, media members, general visitors participated in various programmes and activities on the first day of the National Science Day celebration with Science Carnival programme. Day 2-6 – 1st-5th March
Various events such as work shops, popular science lectures and Science Dramas were held from Day 2 to Day 6 with each day’s events focussed around a theme that ultimately furthered the central theme of fostering scientific tember among the youths. With enthusiastic participation and experiencial learning and development that ignited and inspired young minds through various sensory and cognitive experiences , the event proved to be a great success. Date Theme Workshop Popular Science Lecture Science Drama
1st March
Creativity &
Innovation
Ham Radio
Weather Forecasting and Cyclone Monitoring and Prediction
 Health and Hygiene
 Need Scientific Temper
 Jal Sahkar
2nd March
Opportunity in Basic Science
Energy Saving Devices
Space Science &
Technology
 The Determined Mind
 Treatment of Anaghadpur

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3rd March
Engineering the Future
Engineering the Future
Nuclear energy- An
inevitable option
 Health & Hygiene
 The Punishment
 Surya Kahu Ya Chanda: Aryabhatt
4th March
Youth
Engagement in Science
Design for future
 Green Energy
 Health & Hygiene
5th March
State INSPIRE
Programme
For Innovative
Research
Chemistry
Demonstration
Plastic Recycling and Waste Management
 Health & Hygiene
 Bhag Bacha Raxas Aaya

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Day 7 – 6th March
Theme
The theme of the day was Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The events on the last day of the carnival focused on spreading awareness among students and particular young researchers from academia and professional agencies about IPR for technology and in emerging areas of technological applications.
The event concluded with a valedictory function. The Science Carnival covered a wide range of scientific topics like; atomic energy, environmental science, marine science, geomagnetism, space research and development, plasma research, cancer research, education, robotics, meteorology, chemistry, health, astronomy and astrophysics, medicine, surgery, genetics and modern biology, etc. It included exhibitions of working models, demonstrations, posters and film shows that highlighted research and technology development efforts.

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Way Forward
1. To continue the efforts and initiatives of inculcating scientist temper among the students and youths
2. To launch the Gujarat State Innovation Portal and Policy that will create the ecosystem within the state to boost and promote innovation and R&D.
3. Organize knowledge tours for the students and youths to visit and see the research facilities and the current work being done at ISR, BISAG, GSBTM,GCSC in areas of earthquake science & seismology, satellite communication, biotechnology, IT, Telecommuncation and other areas of scienc and technology.