23RD NATIONAL EXHIBITION In the Memory of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi Theme - Creative India : A New Dimension

28th - 31st August 2019 12 Noon - 8 p.m. Amarabati Maidan, Sodepur, -700110 COMMITTEE OF 23RD NATIONAL EXHIBITION

Chief Patron : Professor , Hon'ble MP, Patron : Shri Amit Kiran Deb, IAS (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary of W. B. Shri Samar Ghosh, IAS (Retd.), Former Chief Secretary of W.B. Shri S.S. Chattopadhyay, IAS (Retd.),Former Secretary, Govt. of India Shri G.K. Pillai, IAS (Retd.), Former Home Secretary, Govt. of India Shri Sunil Mitra, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary (Revenue), GOI Shri Alok Perti, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary(Coal), Govt. of India Dr. K. P. Sinha, IAS (Retd.), Shri Joydeb Chakraborty, IPS (Retd.), Chief Advisor : Professor Basudeb Barman, Former Vice Chancellor, Kalyani University Advisors : Shrimat Swami Atmapriyanandaji Maharaj, VC, RKM Vivekanada University Shri S. B. Mookherjee, Former Minister, Govt of India Dr. Sreekumar Banerjee, Former Secretary, Govt. of India Professor Ajay Ray, Former Director, IIEST Kolkata Professor Basab Chaudhuri, Vice Chancellor, State University Professor Siddhartha Roy, Former Director, Bose Institute Professor Ashutosh Ghosh, Former Vice Chancellor, Calcutta University Professor Rahul Sinha, Former Dean, W.B. Animal & Fisheries Sciences Shri Monotosh Dasgupta Senior Advocate and so on President : Professor Amalendu Bandyopadhyay, D. Sc. Former Director, Positional Astronomy Centre, Govt. of India Working President : Professor Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Kolkata Vice President : Professor Abhijit Mitra and Shri Kajal Sur Chief General Secretary : Shri Nemai Chandra Pramanik General Secretary : Smt. Rita Paul Addl. General Secretary : Shri Alok Kumar Ghosh Asst. General Secretary : Shri Soumen Konar Executive Members : Smt. Mou Pramanik, Shri Chandan Ghosh, Smt. Srabani Das, and Shri Archisman Pramanik Scientific Executives : Prof. Samarjit Sengupta, Prof. Arunava Majumder, Prof. Asish Majumder, Prof. K. C. Dora, Prof. B. K. Mahapatra, Dr. Suman Bhusan Chakraborty, Prof. Koushik Ghosh Prof. Kakoli Banerjee and so on Cultural Executives : CA Surajit Sengupta, Prithvijit Ghosh, Alak Roy Chowdhury, Rajib De, Suman Kabasi, Anupam Chattopadhyay, Debasish Dhara, Pritisekhar, Soumen Ghosh, Shamik Mukherjee, Tarun Kumar Chakraborty, Bidyut Paul, Prasenjit Ghosh, Swapan Das Mondal, Smt. Amita Ghosh Roy, Smt. Indira Banerjee, Smt. Archana Sarkar, Smt. Mahua Saha, Smt. Sweety Mukherjee, Smt. Anasri De, and so on ABOUT THE NATIONAL EXHIBITION

We the 'Central Calcutta Science and Culture Organization for Youth' have been organizing a National Exhibition for the last 22 years since the inception of our organization in 1996 to create awareness among the public in general and the youth in particular about the urgent need in our society to improve the quality of life of our countrymen through an integrated approach by harnessing all the forcesacademic, social, economic, scientific, cultural etc., and by applying them in the practical fields of everyday life. We have been organizing such National Exhibitions at different places in Kolkata and its neighbourhood. An important objective of these National Exhibitions is to inform the students and the youth, academicians, scholars, scientists and the general public about the latest developments in the country and achievements of different Government Departments and Public Sectors in their respective fields. Such an event where so many Government organizations come under a single roof is a rare event in our State. These National Exhibitions are attended by thousands of visitors forming a wide ranging spectrumstudents at all levels, youth, industrialists, academicians, scientists, government officials, traders, buyers, dignitaries, general public from various walks of life. All of them have vouched in one voice that a visit to the Exhibition has given them such knowledge that is rare to obtain under a single roof. They go back enriched in knowledge about the rapid strides that our country made during hardly seven decades of freedom from foreign rule and with hope in their hearts about an emerging new India. This year, the '23RD NATIONAL EXHIBITION' is being organized in the Memory of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi from 28th to 31st August 2019 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. on the theme of 'CREATIVE INDIA: A NEW DIMENSION' at Amarabati Maidan, Sodepur, Kolkata-700110 with the aims to uphold the great ambitious plan of our Hon'ble Prime Minister. The view of '23rd National Exhibition' to draw global attraction for the opportunities in investment and business in order to strengthen our manufacturing sector to create job opportunity and to boost up the national economy. There will be discussion, national seminars, cultural events, etc., every day during the Exhibition in which the participation of the Hon'ble Ministers from Government of India and Government of West Bengal and other states, Members of Parliaments, Secretaries to the Government of India, Vice Chancellors of different Universities, Eminent Scientists, Professors, Academicians and Distinguished Cultural Personalities are expected like earlier years. As in every year we expect the Ministries of Science & Technology, Culture, Finance, Health, Agriculture, Atomic Energy, Space, Commerce & Industry, Defence, Environment & Forests, Tourism, Home, Communications & Information Technology, Consumer Affairs, Coal & Mines, Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation, Textiles, Power, Shipping, Information & Broadcasting, Renewable Energy, Steel, Water Resources etc., will participate and showcase the achievements of their respective Ministries and Departments. We also have extensive coverage, as in previous years, by Print and Electronic Media. We earnestly request all the Ministries, Departments, PSUs of Government of India and other states to please participate this year also in our '23RD NATIONAL EXHIBITION' is being organized in the Memory of 150th Birth Anniverssary of Mahatma Gandhi from 28th to 31st August 2019 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. on the theme of 'CREATIVE INDIA: A NEW DIMENSION' at Amarabati Maidan, Sodepur, Kolkata-700110 to focus on the achievements and vision of your respective organization in the great task of India's rejuvenation. We firmly believe and hope that with the kind help, cooperation and support of the Central and State Governments and people from various walks of life, we will be able to successfully conduct this year's 23rd National Exhibition to bring home the message of hope and cheer to our countrymen, particularly to the youth, that a new India is emerging steadily and surely. MESSAGE

It is a great pleasure to know that, 'Central Calcutta Science & culture Organisation For Youth' , 10D Ananda Palit Road, Kolkata- 700014, for having to organize the “23RD NATIONAL EXHIBITION”. This time their theme stands for Creative India: A New Dimension to be held during 28th to 31st August 2019 at Amarabati Maidan, Sodpur, Kolkata. I am belief that the participation in the particular exhibition will enhance knowledge and skills among the youth community in order to build new future India. They will also be organizing the 'NATIONAL INTEGRATION & YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP' from 24th to 31st December 2019 at Tamilnadu. Such youth camps create awareness among the youth about the cultural heritage of the country, apart from developing the spirit of camaraderie and bonding. I hope that the participation in the particular exhibition will enhance knowledge and skills and such youth camps will create developing the spirit of leadership among the youth. I with the organization a grand success and to continue their excellent service towards the society at large.

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I am happy to know that Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organization for Youth is organizing the "23rd NATIONAL SCIENCE EXHIBITION", with the theme "Creative India: A New Dimension" to be held during 28th to 31st August 2019 at Amarabati Maiden, Sodepur, Kolkata in commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi. I am of the firm belief that such events will enhance knowledge and skills among the youth in order to build a new India. I convey my good wishes for the success of the exhibition.

(Dr. Harsh Vardhan) MESSAGE

I feel proud that Central Calcutta Science and Culture is organizing "23rd NATIONAL EXHIBITION" on the theme of Creative India: A New Dimension from 28th to 31st Aug, 2019 at Amarabati Maidan, Kolkata. Such events are rarely organised across the state and this really helps in creating mass awareness. After that they are organizing 'NATIONAL INTEGRATION & YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP' from 24th to 31st Dec, 2019 at Atomic Energy Central School 2, Kalpakkam, Anupuram, Tamilnadu. I would like to extend my best wishes to the organizers for success of the aforesaid programme.

Date: 07th Aug, 2019 (Rajnath Singh) Place: New Delhi MESSAGE

I am glad to learn that Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organisation for Youth, Koikata is going tc organize "23rd Naiionai Exhibition" on the theme of 'Creative India: A New Dimension' from 28th to 31st August 2019 at Amarabati Maidan, Sodepur, Koikata. Also "National Integration & Youth Leadership Camp" will be organized from 24th to 31st December, 2019 at Atomic Energy Central School 2, Kalpakkam, Anupuram (T.N.). Events of such nature and magnitude will bring great benefit to the participants and also the society at large. The efforts of Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organisation for Youth are commendable. I wish the organisers all success in their endeavour.

(Dharmendra Pradhan) New Delhi June 2019 MESSAGE

I am delighted to learn that the "Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organisation for Youth, Kolkata" is organising the "23rd National Exhibition" from 28th to 31st August, 2019 at Kolkata in commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi; on the Theme - "Creative India : A new Dimension". The theme of the event is commensurate with the idea of 'New India' as envisioned by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. The Government is also celebrating Bapu's 150th Birth Anniversary year with various schemes and programmes. 'Swachhata Abhiyan' is a major component of this. These programmes will become a grand success with the participation of the youth, who are the backbone of the nation. In this context, the second part of this event - "National Integration and Youth Leadership Camp" from 24thto 31st December, 2019 shall give impetus to creating national spirit in our youth and motivate them to contribute towards economic development of the country. I congratulate the organizers for organizing such an exhibition and holding the camp. I also extend my best wishes for the success of these events.

Piyush Goyal MESSAGE

It is the matter of great pleasure for me to learn that the Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organisation for Youth are undertaking to organize ambition programmes like the v'23rd NATIONAL EXHIBITION" on the theme of Creative India: A New Dimension during 28th to 31st August 2019 at Amarabati Maidan, Sodepur, Kolkata. They are also going to organize the 'NATIONAL INTEGRATION & YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP' from 24th to 31st December 2019 at Atomic Energy Central School 2, Kalpakkam, Anupuram, Tamilnadu-603102. I hope that all the above programmes will be of great help and experience to the participants and the community at large. I wish a grand success of all the above events and would like the organizers hold more such programmes in future for the benefit of all.

(GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT) MESSAGE

I am happy to know that the 'Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organisation for Youth', is going to organise 23rd National Agriculture Exhibition on the theme of 'Creative India: A New Dimension' from 28th to 31st August, 2019 at Amarabati Maidan, Sodepur, Kolkata. I have been told that this year also the organisation will be holding 'National Integration and Youth Leadership Camp' from 24th to 31st December, 2019 at Atomic Energy Central School 2, Kalpakkam, Anupuram, Tamil Nadu. I sincerely wish a grand success of the events and would like the organisers to hold more such programmes in future for the benefit of all.

(Narendra Singh Tomar) MESSAGE

I am pleased to know that the Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organization for Youth is organizing the 23rd National Exhibition on the theme of Creative India: A new Dimension during 28th to 31st August 2019 at Amarabati Maidan, Sodpur Kolkata. I am happy to learn that Central Calcutta Science and Culture Organisation for Youth is going to organize the "National Integration & Youth Leadership Camp' from 24th to 31st December at Atomic Energy Central School 2, Kalpakkam, Anupuram, Tamil Nadu. I extend my best wishes to Prof. Saugata Roy and all the members of the Organization for its endeavours. I wish this programme a grand success.

(Ravi Shankar Prasad) MESSAGE

I take this opportunity to extend my cordial wishes to the Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organization for Youth for organizing the '23rd National Agriculture Exhibition* on the theme of Creative India: A New Dimension during 28th to 31st August, 2019 at Amarabati Maidan, Sodpur, Kolkata. The said National Exhibition is an excellent way in creating awareness amongst the people and youth of the nation. They are also going to organize the 'National Integration & Youth Leadership Camp1 from 24th to 31st December, 2019 at Atomic Energy Central School, 2, Kalpakkam, Anupuram, Tamil Nadu. I extend my best wishes to the organizers and hope for grand success of the event.

(Giriraj Singh) June, 2019

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I do hereby express my heartfelt congratulation to the Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organization for thinking and organizing such a big event like "23rd NATIONAL DEFENCE EXHIBITION" on the theme of Creating India: A new Dimension during 28th to 31st August 2019 at Kolkata. I feel really proud that this kind of defence exhibitions are rarely conducted across the country and this organization has taken up such responsibility for the benefit of the youth community. This year also they are organizing " NATIONAL INTEGRATION & YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP" from 24th to 31st December, 2019 at Atomic Energy Central School 2, Kalpakkam, Anupuram, Tamilnadu - 603102. I wish all the programmes a grand success. Jai Hind!

(Shripad Naik) PROF. SAUGATA ROY Residence: 162/D/593 Lake Gardens, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT Kolkata - 700 045 (LOK SABHA) Phone : 033-2422-0772 58, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110 003 Tel : 011-2465 6558

MESSAGE I feel very happy to know that, the 'Central Calcutta Science & Culture Organization for Youth' 10D, Ananda Palit Road, Kolkata - 700 014, are engaged in educational, scientific, cultural and social activities is organizing the '23RD NATIONAL EXHIBITION' on the Theme of 'CREATIVE INDIA: A NEW DIMENSION' in the Memory of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi from 12noon to 8p.m. on and from 28 to 31 August 2019 at Amarabati Maidan, Sodepur, Kolkata-700110. For the last 22 years, the Organization has been very successfully holding such National level Exhibitions at different parts of Kolkata and area adjoining the city. This year they are going to organize the 23RD NATIONAL EXHIBITION under my parliamentary constituency. I would expect that, like every year this year too, Scientists, Professors, Academicians, various institutions, Universities, Organizations and related Departments and Ministries of Government of India and Government of West Bengal extend their active support and hearty cooperation to make the Mega 23RD National Exhibition a grand success. In the interest of general people of all corners of India I extend my cordial invitation to all of you to visit the 23RD NATIONAL EXHIBITION at Amarabati Maidan, Sodepur, Kolkata-700110 and involve in different deliberation and cultural activities.

Dated : 02 August 2019 (Professor Saugata Roy) 23RD NATIONAL EXHIBITION Hon'ble Ministers, Govt. of India accepting the invitation letters for their valuable presence in 23rd National Exhibition from the Chief General Secretary and General Secretary of the Organisation

Shri Shripad Yesso Naik, Hon'ble Minister of AYUSH Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Hon'ble Minister Hon'ble MOS for Defence, Govt. of India Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Govt. of India

Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Hon'ble MOS Smt. Debashree Chowdhury, Hon'ble MOS Ministry of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Woman and Child Development, Govt. of India Govt. of India

Prof. Tathagata Roy, Hon'ble Governor of Meghalaya Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon'ble Minister will also be present in our Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Railways, National Exhibition as per earlier Govt. of India Hon'ble Ministers Govt. of West Benagal was kindly present in our National Exhibitions in different places of Kolkata, this year also they may be present in our 23rd National Exhibition

Prof. Saugata Roy, Hon'ble MP, Lok Sabha Professor , Hon'ble MIC, and Chief Patron of our organisation Department of Science & Technology

Shri Jyotipriya Mullick, Hon'ble MIC, Shri , Hon'ble MIC Department of Food & Supplies Dept. of Power & Non Conventional Energy

Professor Ashish Chatterjee, Hon'ble MIC Shri Nirmal Ghosh, Hon'ble MLA Department of Agriculture Chief Whip, Govt. of W. B. Amarabati Maidan, Sodepur, Kolkata-700110

28th August 2019 : Inaugural Ceremony of 23rd NATIONAL EXHIBITION Wednesday : National Seminar on Scientific Innovation and Growth : National Seminar on Cultural Integration for New India : Programmes

29th August 2019 : National Seminar on Conservation and Protection of the Environment Thursday : National Seminar on Jal Kranti Abhijan : National Seminar on Growth of electrical energy in the country : National Seminar on Integrated Skill Development of Textiles : Special Slide Show on Mysteries of Universe : Educative Competition and Programmes

30th August 2019 : National Seminar on Implementation of various Health Services Friday : National Seminar on Make attraction of youth about Ministry of Defence : National Seminar on Conservation of Petroleum and Natural Gas : National Seminar on Economic Growth of India : National Seminar on Promotion and marketing of tourism : Educative Competition and Programmes

31st August 2019 : National Seminar on Modern Technology for Future Agriculture Saturday : National Seminar on Creative India: A New Dimension : Valedictory and Prize Distribution Ceremony : Educative Competition and Programmes

CREATIVE INDIA: A NEW DIMENSION

India is the land of diverse culture, religion, natural ecosystems and philosophy. India is the second most populous nation in the World. Amongst the midst of this diversity, India is fast emerging as a superpower which can be visualized and felt in the National Exhibition hosted by our organization through the sincere participation of different Ministries and Departments under Central and State Governments. Some fields on which the Exhibition focus are the Science and Technology Sector, Agriculture, Cultural Heritage, Energy Sector, Hydroponics, Robotics & Drone Technology, Climate Change and Green Technology, Economic growth, Mass transit system, Digitalization, Tourism, Medical services, Defense sector. This accumulation of different disciplines and sectors confirms that India is accelerating fast to take the number one position in the global panorama. The present exhibition is a snap shot of the progress of the sub-continent on the strong wings of science, culture and technology coupled with revolutionary and innovative concepts.