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THE NATIONAL UTTARAKHAND CHAPTER OF ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF INDIA SCIENCES,INDIA (NASI) UTTARAKHAND STATE COUNCIL Annual Report FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2015-16)

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THE NATIONAL UTTARAKHAND CHAPTER OF ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, NATIONAL ACADEMY OF INDIA SCIENCES,INDIA (NASI) UTTARAKHAND STATE COUNCIL Annual Report FOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (2015-16)

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Dr. Rajendra Dobhal C

Secretary, NASI - UK Chapter

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The National Academy of Sciences, India founded in (d) To organize meetings and hold discussions on the year 1930, is a society registered under the scientific and technological problems; registration of society’s act 1860. It is the oldest Science (e) To promote scientific and technological research N Academy of the country and is located at Allahabad. concerned with the problems of national welfare; Over the years, this unique organization has served as a (f) To undertake, through properly constituted springboard for scientific and technological activities in committees and bodies, such scientific work of a wide variety of S&T domains. It has helped India technological or public importance as it may be usher in a scientific milieu, in creating and nurturing called upon to perform; talent in science and technology. (g) To co-operate with other organizations in India E The Academy started with 57 ordinary Members and and abroad, having similar objects, and to 19 Fellows but which has now grown many folds in appoint representatives of the Academy to act on strength and popularity. Today it has about 1571 national and international bodies; Members and 1637 Fellows including 29 Honorary (h) To secure and manage funds and endowments for Fellows and 87 Foreign Fellows. All these, include the promotion of science and technology; scientists from various disciplines of Science and

T Technology from all over India and abroad. (i) To do and perform all other acts, matters and things that may assist in, conduce to, or be The main objective of the Academy is to provide a necessary for the fulfillment of the above national forum for the publication of research work mentioned aims and objects of the Academy; carried out by Indian scientists and to provide opportunities for exchange of views among them. The (j) To create an adequate impact of the Academy all Rules and Regulations of the Academy were based on over the country, it may open Chapters of the those of the Royal Society of England and Asiatic Academy in other cities in the country, where N Society of Bengal. These have since been revised and reasonable number of scientists are interested. updated to meet the emerging challenges. Prof. Meghnad Saha was elected its first President. STATE CHAPTERS: The Academy has 16 Chapters located at Allahabad, NASI - ENVISIONS Bengaluru, Bundelkhand Extended Region,

O The cultivation and promotion of Science & Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jammu, Technology in all its branches, through – Kharagpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Shillong (N.E. Chapter), Uttarakhand and Varanasi. (a) The cultivation and promotion of Science and Technology in all its branches;

(b) To publish such proceedings, journals, memoirs, The man of Science has learned to believe in transactions and other works as may be justification, not by faith, but by verification considered desirable; C - Thomas Henry Huxley (c) To organize a Science Library;

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UTTARAKHAND CHAPTER OF AIIMS, Dr. V.P. Sharma, Dr. (Mrs.) Manju Sharma, a education in the state. has successfully organized various activities of science large number of scientists and academicians in the The state of Uttarakhand has 28 Fellows and 51 popularization that includes, Popular Lectures, NASI state. Members of NASI. The chapter has since its inception Workshops and Seminars, Brainstorming Sessions Uttarakhand is the youngest member among the metro In recent years the chapter has observed change in S&T Exhibition and National Science Days etc. chapters. Uttarakhand Chapter came in to being in the office bearers with Prof. A.N. Purohit, Former Vice last quarter of 2006 with an aim to co-ordinate the Chancellor, HNB Garhwal University is currently activities of NASI, Allahabad in the newly formed state Chairman of the chapter and Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, of Uttarakhand. The Uttarakhand Chapter of NASI, Director General, Uttarakhand State Council for with its founder Chairman, Prof A.N. Purohit was Science & Technology, Dehradun is the Secretary, formally inaugurated on October 12, 2006 at NASI-UK Chapter. Dr. D.P.Uniyal is Coordinator & Co- Uttaranchal Institute of Technology, Premnagar, opted member to coordinate the chapter routine work Dehradun by Prof M.G.K. Menon, India's most under the guidance of office bearer. Since then the renowned scientist. Other dignitaries who graced the chapter has organized many Science popularization occasion were Prof. P.N. Tandon, Former Director, activities. F i g .

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UCOST AFFILIATION mandate and confident to achieve the following objectives: The Uttarakhand Chapter of the Academy is affiliated i) Promote science education in Uttarakhand to the Uttarakhand State Council for Science & Technology (UCOST). UCOST has not only provided ii) Provide a forum for the fellows and members of space for housing the working office of the chapter, it the NASI for fruitful interactions in the field of has been the motivating force and provided the Science & Technology guidance, platform and financial support in organizing iii) Act as a link between the leading /renowned the activities since the inception of the chapter. This has national/ international scientists and the science begun to attract the attention of academics, teachers and students in the state of Uttarakhand. intellectuals and society at large. In addition to various activities related to above The UK Chapter, in close collaboration with the objectives the state chapter has instituted the Best UCOST aims at achieving the National Academy's Teacher Award of the year to promote science

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The 10th Uttarakhand State Science & Technology Uttarakhand, Shri Surendra Singh Negi, and in his Congress 2015-16 was inaugurated by the Hon. speech said that top priority should be given to S&T for Minister of Science & Technology, Govt. of the betterment of human kind.

NASI Plenary Lectures

UCOST organizes the Uttarakhand State Science &Technology Congress as a flagship programme “Biodiversity is the key to annually. The event continues for 3 days sustainability” providing a platform to the Scientists/ Researchers/ Students to interact with senior Venue: 10th USSTC scientists/experts of their respective subjects. Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Dehradun Fig. 4 Dignitaries Since 2009, during the inaugural session of state Dr Paramvir Singh Ahuja, F.N.A.Sc. setting on Dias during Science & Technology Congress, a NASI plenary Adjunct Faculty 10th USSTC lecture is being organized which is delivered a Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Science Education NASI fellow on various issues of S &T. and Research, IISER Mohali He also said that some scientific technology should be University Srinagar for outstanding contribution in the invented to purify water resources and drinking water. field of Plant Sciences, 2. Dr. B.R. Arora, F.N.A., Also the agricultural practices done by women in hilly F.N.A.Sc., Former Director, Wadia Institute of areas should be technologically sound. He appreciated Himalayan Geology, Dehradun for outstanding the achievements of UCOST & NASI, UK Chapter for contribution in the field of Earth Sciences, 3. Prof. R.D. developing the scientific temperament in the State. Gaur, F.N.A.Sc., Former HOD Dept. of Botany, HNB During the Inaugural function, three renowned Garhwal University Srinagar for outstanding Scientists were awarded the Science and Technology contribution in the field of Environmental Sciences. All Excellence Award, 1. Prof. S.P. Singh, F.N.A., the awardees are closely associated with NASI, UK F.N.A.Sc., Former Vice Chancellor, HNB Garhwal Chapter activities.

Fig. 3 Dr. Paramvir Singh Ahuja, F.N.A.Sc., Former Director Genral CSIR delivering NASI Plenary Lecture

NASI Plenary Lecture by Dr. climate change and human induced activities and their effect on biological resources. Dr. Ahuja highlighted the Paramvir Singh Ahuja evolution of life on the earth and how innovation in Fig. 5 Prof. S.P.Singh F.N.A., F.N.A.Sc., science and technology played a crucial role in its Dr. Paramvir Singh Ahuja, Former, Director General, receiving Science & Technology CSIR delivered lecture on “Biodiversity is the key to development. He suggested that Country's best Excellence Award in Enviromental sustainability”. Dr. Ahuja emphasizesed on different mathematicians, biologists, chemists and engineers Science by the Hon. Minister of aspects of the biodiversity . He explained how climate should work together for better research. There is much Science & Technology, is formed by the abiotic factors,the past history of scope for work in the newly emerging field of bio- Sh. Surendra Singh Negi, economy, bio-resources management he added. Govt. of Uttarakhand

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Fig. 3 Dr. Paramvir Singh Ahuja, F.N.A.Sc., Former Director Genral CSIR delivering NASI Plenary Lecture

Previous Years NASI Plenary Lectures

Year Presenter Topic During Venue Date

Prof. A.N. Purohit UCOST, 9th Uttarakhand Former Vice CO2 Climatism Campus State Science & 25th February, 2015 Chancellor, & Challenging Technology Vigyan Dham, 2015 Climate HNB Garhwal Congress Jhajra, University Srinagar Dehradun

Prof. L. M. S. Palni Former Director Biodiversity 8th Uttarakhand G.B.Pant Institute of Doon th conservation State Science & 26 December, 2013 Himalayan University, and Technology Fig. 6 Dr. B.R. Arora, F.N.A., F.N.A.Sc., Environment & Dehradun 2013 management Congress receiving Science & Technology Development, Kosi Excellence Award in Earth Science Katarmal, Almora by the Hon. Minister of Science & Technology, Sh. Surendra Singh Negi, Govt. of Uttarakhand Dr Manju Sharma Biotechnology Former Secretary, for 7th Uttarakhand Graphic Era st Humankind: State Science & 21 November, 2012 Department of University, Relevance and Technology Biotechnology Dehradun 2012 (DBT), GoI New Excitement Congress Delhi Genetic diversity in Kumaun Dr. Lalji Singh 6th Uttarakhand Indian University, th VC, Banaras State Science & 15 November, 2011 populations S.S.J. Technology Hindu University, and its health Campus, 2011 Congress Varanasi implications Almora

Dr. R.S. Tolia Indian 5th Uttarakhand Former Chief Mountain Doon th State Science & 10 November, 2010 Secretary of Initiative:Role University, Technology Uttarakhand of Science & Dehradun 2009 Congress Technology

Late. Dr. Vinod Bhakuni Fig. 7 Prof. R.D. Gaur, F.N.A.Sc., G.B.Pant receiving Science & Technology Scientist-in-Charge 4th Uttarakhand University of Excellence Award in Plant Science Molecular and Drug Discovery State Science & Agriculture & 10th November, by the Hon. Minister of Science 2009 & Technology, Structural Approaches Technology Technology, 2009 Sh. Surendra Singh Negi, Congress Pantanagar, Govt. of Uttarakhand Biology Division, CSIR U.S.Nagar CDRI, Luchnow

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Prof. Ravi Chibbar, Dept. of Plant Sciences, College of Agriculture & Bioresearches, University of “Genomic strategies for the Saskatchewan, Canada, delivered lecture on improvement of Grain quality” “Genomic strategies for the improvement of grain quality” at Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Dehradun on June Venue: Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Dehradun 09, 2015. He stated that Genomic plays an important Date: 9th June, 2015 role in improving the grain quality and globally many Prof. Ravi Chibbar Popular Lecture efforts are going on. India is also taking initiatives in this Dept. of Plant Sciences direction. The lecture was attended by nearly 60 College of Agricultural & Bioresearches, (2015-16) scientists/ researchers /students from various University of Saskatchewan, Canada. universities/ organization & institution.

Shri G.S. Rautela, Director General, National Council of Science Museum (NCSM), Kolkata delivered lecture on “Role of Science City/ “Role of Science City/Regional Science Center in Science Popularization”. In his speech, Shri Rautela emphasised Regional Science Center in that Science City/Regional Science Center (RSC) should Science Popularization” also work to raise S&T based issues important to societies and to include them in policy and planning. He also Venue: Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Dehradun explained that awareness programs of RSC impart a long Date: 22nd April, 2015 lasting impression among visitors on protection of natural Sh. G.S. Rautela resources. He added that science museum provides an excellent platform to the students, researchers & Director General common masses to understand the everyday science National Council of Science museum with the help of working models. (NCSM) Kolkata.

Fig. 9 Prof. Ravi Chibbar delivering lecture

On the occasion of World Environment Day (5th June, 2015), Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology & NASI- “Agriculture & Climate UK Chapter felicitated Sh. Kishan Singh Malada of Bageshwar district who have planted 160 plants of endangered species. He Change” also attempted to replenish two dried up water sources near his Venue: Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Village. In this address, he requested schools & colleges to Dehradun organize a plantation drive every month to make students Date: 5th June, 2015 understand the importance of trees. Several other speakers Dr. Shri Kishan Singh Malada Rajendra Dobhal, DG UCOST, Dehradun Prof. A.N. Purohit, Environmentalist, Bageshwar, Former Vice Chancellor, HNBGU, Srinagar & Chairman NASI- Prof. Gajendra Singh, UK Chapter, Er. Rakesh Oberai, Ex- Chairman, CII Dehradun Former Vice Chancellor, Doon Fig. 8 Sh. G.S.Rautela and Prof. Gajendra Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, Doon University, Dehradun Director General delivering Lecture University, Dehradun delivered lecture on “Agriculture & Climate on Role of Regional Science Center Change”. for Science Popularization

Fig. 9 Prof. Ravi Chibbar delivering lecture

Fig. 10 Shri Kishan Singh Malada receiving Excellence Award for Conservation of Environment by the Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, DG UCOST & Secretary NASI U.K.Chapter, Prof. A.N. Purohit, Former VC, H.N.B.Garhwal University Chairman, NASI UK Chapter & Prof. Gajendra Singh, Former, VC Doon University, Dehradun

On the occasion of earth day celebration (22nd April, 2015) a programme was organized at Vgyan Dham Jhajra Dehradun. Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Director General UCOST gave the brief “Origin of the Himalaya and address on the need for sustainable development by making Geological structure in the Fig. 12 Participants drawing judicial use of natural resources. Former Senior Scientist of posters on the occasion of Earth Day. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, Dr. A.K. Himalayan Arc". Dubey delivered lecture on “Origin of the Himalaya and Venue: Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Dehradun Geological structure in the Himalayan Arc". He also stressed Date: 22nd April, 2015 upon the different disaster i.e., landslide, earthquake, flood, etc. Dr. A.K.Dubey Besides this he also explained the impact of climate change on Former Scientist-G, Prof. K.S.Valdia, F.N.A, F.A.Sc., F.N.A.Sc., F.T.W.A.S., interactions of visitors to these Geological marvels the Himalayan region. NASI, UK Chapter Chairman & Former Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, delivered a popular lecture on “Geological marvels, located in different parts of the country and bring about Vice Chancellor of H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Prof. Dehradun. hallowed shrines and unification of people of India” He cross-fertilization of thoughts and cultural elements, A.N. Purohit said that due to anthropogenic pressure the said that spectacular landforms and extraordinary and thus the unification of the largest section of the biodiversity of Himalayan region is getting adversely effected geological features sculptured by uncommon earth population. and need immediate attention. processes occur in different parts of the Indian subcontinent. Presumably, unable to unravel the mysteries of their origin, and realizing that singularly “Geological marvels, On the occasion of Earth odd features located in picturesque places attract Day a poster competition believers and non-believers alike, the leading lights of hallowed shrines and on the theme “Clean the society of ancient India invested them with the aura Your City” was also of divinity and established shrines of the commonly unification of people of India” organized, students from venerated deity. Influencing convincingly people the different Universities/ Vigyan Dham, Jhajra, Dehradun belonging to diverse racial-ethnic groups inhabiting Institution/ Colleges Date: 17th October, 2015 different parts of the country, speaking languages par ticipated in the belonging to disparate groups, indulging in different Prof. K.S.Valdia competition and the socio-cultural practices and eating and dressing winners were awarded. Geodynamics Unit Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for differently, to go on regular visits to these hallowed sites advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur Campus, or seats of deity, the visionary sages and seers of the Bangalore. ancient India endeavoured successfully to promote

Fig. 11 Dr. A.K. Dubey, Senior Scientist, delivering Lecture

Fig. 11 Dr. A.K. Dubey, Senior Scientist, delivering Lecture

Previous Year's Popular Lectures Year Presenter Topic Venue Date 2015 Shri Yashwant Panwar Intellectual Property UCOST Campus 27th January, Director, TIFAC, DST, GoI, Right(IPR) Vigyan Dham Jhjra, 2015 New Delhi Dehradun 2014 Prof. L.M.S.Palni Biodiversity is Life: UCOST Campus 11th Former Director, GBPIHED Biodiversity is our Life Vigyan Dham Jhjra, November, Dean, Biotechnology, Dehradun 2014 Graphic Era University, Dehradun 2014 Prof. Anu Puri, Nano-medicen: UCOST Campus 23rd May, Centre for Cancer Research, Cancer & Beyond Vigyan Dham Jhjra, 2014 Maryland, USA Existing strategy for Dehradun drug delivery platform 2014 Prof. H.C.Pokhriyal Participatory Learning UCOST Campus 28th July, Director, School of Open by community Vigyan Dham Jhjra, 2014 Learning, University of Delhi involvement Dehradun 2012 Prof. M.G.K Menon Science & Society in Indian Council of 24th May, Former Union Minister of the service of the Forestry Research 2012 Science & Technology people of Uttarakhand &Education, Dehradun 2012 Prof. Balram Bhargava Challenges & Indian Council of 24th May, Dept. of Radiology, Opportunities for Forestry Research 2012 All India Institute of Medical healthcare innovation &Education, Dehradun Science, New Delhi in India 2012 Dr. V.P. Sharma Preventive Govt. Girls Inter 26th May, Former Director, Measures: Water College, Mussoorie 2012 ICAR, New Delhi Delhi Borne Disaster Fig. 13 Prof. K.S.Waldia 2010 Prof. Rajender S. Varma Greener Syntheses Doon University, 01st delivering popular lecture Sustainable Technology and Chemical Dehradun December, Division, National Risk Transformations: 2010 Management Research Sustainable Alternative Laboratory, Methods and U.S. Environmental Protection Applications of Nano- Agency, Cincinnati, Catalysts Ohio45268, USA 2010 Prof. Rajender S. Varma Greener Syntheses H.N. B. Garhwal 29th Sustainable Technology and Chemical University, Srinagar November, Division, National Risk Transformations: 2010 Management Research Sustainable Alternative Laboratory, Methods and U.S. Environmental Protection Applications of Nano- Agency, Cincinnati, Catalysts Ohio45268, USA 2010 Dr. B.S. Rawat, Energy Challenges of Uttarakhand state 04th January, Head, Dept. of Electrical and Future Council for Science 2010 Biomedical Engineering, &Technology Conference University of Nevada, U.S.A hall, Dehradun 2010 Dr. E.J. Thomas, Alternatives to Uttarakhand state 04th January, The School of Chemistry, allylstannanes for Council for Science 2010 University of Manchester, UK remote stereocontrol &Technology Conference hall, Dehradun 2008 Late Dr. Vinod Bhakhuni The Drug Discovery Uttarakhand state 05th Feb Scientist-in-Charge Constraints Council for Science 2008 Molecular and Structural &Technology Conference Biology Division hall, CSIR-Central Drug Research Dehradun Institute (CDRI), Lucknow 2008 Late Dr. Vinod Bhakhuni The Drug Discovery SGRR PG College 05th Feb Fig. 14 Participants Scientist-in-Charge Constraints Dehradun 2008 Molecular and Structural during popular lecture Biology Division CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow

Ghurdauri, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand.Dr. Dr.Hemwati Nandan, Dept of Physics, Gurukul Chinnappan Baskar, THDC Institute of Hydropower Kangari Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, Engineering & Technology, Tehri Garhwal, Dr.Suman Singh, Former Professor, Lal Bahadur Uttarakhand,Dr.K.K.S. Mer, Director, Institute of Shastri Academy, Mussoorrie, Uttarakhand, Dr. V. P. Technology, Kothiyal Sain, Gopeshwar, Chamoli, Uniyal, Scientist F, Wildlife Institute of India, Uttarakhand,Dr.B.K. Singh, Director, Seemant Dehradun, Uttarakhand,Dr.Suresh Kumar, Head, I n s t i t u t e o f Te c h n o l o g y, P i t h o r a g a r h , Agriculture and Soil Division, Indian Institute of Uttarakhand,Dr.Veena Pandey, Kumaun University, Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, Uttarakhand,Hari Bhimtal Campus, Nainital, Uttarakhand,Dr.Kamal Raj Singh, Soil Consultant, Indira Nagar, Dehradun, Brainstorming Sessions Pandey, Government Degree College, Haldwani, Uttarakhand,Dr.Vinod Bhatt, Director, Navdanya, Nainital, Uttarakhand,Dr.C.S. Dhanai, VCSG Dehradun, Uttarakhand,Prof.Lalit Tewari, Kumaun Uttarakhand University of Horticulture & Forestry, University, Nainital. Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, Venue: Vigyan Dham Jhajra, Dehradun Vice Chancellor, Uttarakhand Technical University, Date: 10.02.2016 D e h r a d u n , U t t a r a k h a n d , P r o f D i l i p K . Bandyopadhyay, Vice Chancellor, IMS Unison During: 10th State Science congress University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Dr Shrihari Honwad, Vice Chancellor, University of Petroleum and Recommendations: 3) Science literature should be published in Hindi as Four brainstorming sessions were organized during the Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Prof V K 1) Good Infrastructure facilities should be there in well. 10th State Science congress. Many eminent Tewari, Vice Chancellor, Graphic Era University, schools /colleges of rural areas. 4) Science teachers orientation/training should be scientist/academician took part in the discussion. The Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Prof Sanjay Jasola, Vice 2) More S&T awareness programmes should be orgainized on regular basis. brief reports of these sessions are as follows:- Chancellor, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, organized at school & college level. 5) Science forum should be established at district level. Uttarakhand, Dr Kuldeep K Raina, Vice Chancellor, DIT University, Dehradun, Prof S.C. Joshi, Vice (1) Brain Storming Session on Chancellor, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, “Status of Research & Uttarakhand, Prof Ravindra Bhardwaj, Vice Chancellor, Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun, Development in Higher Uttarakhand, Dr R.K. Lalwani, Vice Chancellor, The Education” ICFAI University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Prof Ajay Gairola, Indian Institute of Technology- Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Prof Durgesh Pant, Director, Prominent Personalities: Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC), The session was chaired by Prof A.N. Purohit, F.N.A., Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Dr P.T. Bhutiya, Ex-Scientist F.N.A.Sc., Former Vice Chancellor, HNB Garhwal In-charge, Zoological Survey of India, Northern Circle, Central University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, Prof.Veer Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Dr Subhash Nautiyal, Singh, Dept. of Environment Science, GBPUA&T, Research & Extension Centre, VCSG Uttarakhand Pantnagar Prof.M.S.M. Rawat, Former Vice University of Horticulture & Forestry, Selaqui, Chancellor, HNB Garhwal Central University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Prof J.S. Rawat, Dept of Srinagar, Uttarakhand, Dr Mangala Rai, Vice Geography, SSJ Campus, Kumaun University, Chancellor, G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Almora, Uttarakhand, Sh. Ravinder Gaur, Technology Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, Prof H.S. Development Transfer (TDT), Department of Science Dhami, Vice Chancellor, Kumaun University, Nainital, & Technology, New Delhi, Dr M.K. Nautiyal, Director, Uttarakhand, Prof Jawahar Lal Kaul, Vice Chancellor, Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology (UCB), U.S. HNB Garhwal Central University, Srinagar, Nagar, Uttarakhand, Prof Vijay Juyal, Registrar, HNB Uttarakhand, Prof R.C. Sobti, Vice Chancellor, Uttarakhand Medical Education University, Dehradun, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Central University, Uttarakhand,Prof H.C. Nainwal, Dept of Geology, Fig. 15 Participants during HNB Garhwal Central University, Srinagar-Garhwal, Lucknow (UP), Dr U.S. Rawat, Vice Chancellor, Sri BSS on Status of Research Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, Dr Vijay Sridhar, School of Environment & Development in Uttarakhand, Prof V.K. Jain, Vice Chancellor, Doon and Natural Resources, Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Higher Education University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, Prof P.K. Garg, Dr. Y. Singh, Principal, GB Pant Engineering College,

Fig. 16 Prof. A. N Purohit delivering lecture on BSS of Status of Research & Development in Higher Education

Fig. 17 Prof. Pramjeet Khurna delivering lecture on ““The Art of Scientific Paper (2) Brain Storming Session on S.B.S. PG Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Writing & Presentation”” Research, Balawala, Dehradun, Dr. Ajay Kumar “Skill of Scientific Paper, Biyani, Deptartment of Geology, D.B.S (PG) College, Dehradun, Dr. A.N. Rizvi, Scientist D, Zoological Projects Writing and Funding Survey of India, Dehradun, Dr. S.K. Srivastava, Mechanism” Scientist D, Botanical Survey of India, Dehradun, Dr. Kusum Arunachalam, Doon University Campus, Dehradun, Dr. Rakesh Singh, Department of Prominent Personalities: Chemistry, D.B.S. (PG) College, Dehradun, Dr. The Session was chaired by Dr. B.R. Arora, F.N.A, Manisha Uniyal, Department of Zoology, Shri Guru F.N.A.Sc., Former Director, Wadia Institute of Ram Rai (PG) College, Dehradun, Dr. B.S. Rawat, Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, Session Co- Department of Mathematics, D.B.S. (PG) College, Chairman, Prof. R.D. Gaur, F.N.A.Sc., Advisor, NASI- Dehradun, Dr. Versha Parcha, Pharmaceutical UK Chapter, Uttarakhand and Dr. Gopal Singh Rawat, Sciences, S.B.S. PG Institute of Biomedical Sciences F.N.A.Sc., Dean, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, and Research, Balawala, Dehradun, Dr. Kamal Kishor Speakers, Prof. U.C. Srivastava General Secretary Pandey, Deptartement of Chemistry, M.B. PG (HQ), The National Academy of Sciences India, College, Haldwani and Sh. Amit Chauhan, Allahabad, Prof. Paramjit Khurana, University of Department of Mathematics, D.B.S. (PG) College, Delhi, South campus, New Delhi, Dr. D.P. Uniyal, Dehradun. Senior Scientific Officer, UCOST & NASI, UK Chapter Prof. Pramjeet Khurna delivered lecture on “The Art of Coordinator Dehradun (Session Convener) Session Scientific Paper Writing & Presentation”, Prof. U.C. Coordinator: Dr. Manmohan Singh Rawat, UCOST, Srivastava, delivered lecture on "Concept building and Fig. 18 Prof. U.C. Srivastava Dehradun, Dr. Jagbir Aswal, UCOST,Dehradun, Dr. Developing Hypothesis” and Dr. D.P. Uniyal delivered delivering lecture on Neelu Jyoti Ahuja, UPES, Dehradun. Experts, Dr. lecture on “Skill of Scientific paper, project writing and “Concept building and Rajeev Pandey, Scientist E, Indian Council of Forestry funding mechanism” respectively. In the open session Developing Hypothesis” Research and Education, Dehradun, Prof. Sanjay participants interacts with the experts and panalist. Gupta, Department of Biotechnology & Biochemistry,

Fig. 16 Prof. A. N Purohit delivering lecture on BSS of Status of Research & Development in Higher Education

(3) Brain Storming Session on UCOST, Dehradun,Mr. Rajesh Singh, UPES, Dehradun,Session Co-Cordinator,Ms. Anita, UPES, “Human- Robot Interaction” Dehradun. Session Experts,Prof. Rajesh Kumar, Department of ICE, Graphic Era University, Dehradun,Dr. Vishal Gupta, Associate Professor, GRD Prominent Personalities: Academy, Dehradun,Mr. S. Choudhury, Head EIC, The Session was chaired by Prof. Pathak Pushparaj UPES, Dehradun,Dr. Paawan Sharma, Assistant Mani,Department of Mechanical and Industrial Professor (SS), UPES, Dehradun,Dr. Adesh Kumar, Engineering, IIT Roorkee, Roorkee,Session Co- Assistant Professor (SS), UPES, Dehradun, Mr. Chairman,Dr.E.G.Rajan,FounderPresident,Pentagra Bhupendra Singh, Director, Schematics m Research Centre (P) Limited, Hyderabad.Lead Microelectronics, Dehradun, Mr. Ravindra Sharma, Speakers,Dr.Vrijendra Singh,Associate Professor, IIIT, Head, Department of CSE, Nibus Academy of Allahabad,Dr. P.C. Ray,Indian Institute of Remote Management, Dehradun, Mr. Vivek Kaundal, Sensing(IIRS),Dehradun,Prof.D.V.Gadre Associate Assistant Professor (SS), UPES, Dehradun,Mr. Professor, Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology,New Devendra Singh, Head, Department of ECE, UIT, Delhi,Prof. R.K. Singh, Director, BTKIT, Dwarahat, Dehradun,Mr. Kulshrest Paraliya, Assistant Professor, Almora, Dr. Loviraj Gupta, Dean, Lovely Professional Department of CSE, JBIT, Dehradun,Dr. Kamal University, Jalandhar, Dr. Manish Prateek, Associate Kumar, Assistant Professor (SG), Centre of Dean (CIT), University of Petroleum and Energy Information Technology, UPES, Dehradun, Mr. Studies, Dehradun, Prof. Shyam Akashe, Dept. of Deepak Bharadwaj, Assistant Professor, Department Fig. 19 Dr. D.P. Uniyal Electronics and Instrumentation, ITM University of Mechanical Engineering, UPES, Dehradun, Dr. delivering lecture on the Gwalior, Mr. Trilok Tak, Director, Mindfield Piyush Chauhan, Assistant Professor (SS), Centre of "Skill of Scientific Paper, Project Technologies, Jodhpur, Rajesthan, Mr. Yogesh Kalia, Information Technology, UPES, Dehradun, Mr. Raj Writing and Funding Mechanism" Director, CTO,Medhaavi Center for Automotive Gaurav Mishra, Assistant Professor (SG), Department Research, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, Session Convener, of EIC, UPES, Dehradun, Mr. Vinod kumar Yadav, Mr. Manoj Kumar Singh, UCOST, Dehradun, Session Head, Departement of Civil Engineering, HRIT, Cordinator,Dr. Prashant Singh, District Coordinator, Ghaziabad. Recommendations: hailing from poor families will help the R&D 1. UCOST & NASI must identify areas of research environment to prevail in the State. applicable for science and technology 6. For creating a Network of all R&D partners, a development in the State of Uttarakhand. website should be developed that will portray all 2. Universities and research institutes should be going-on projects and resources/ facilities/ asked to choose specific areas of research and instruments/ research material available with development they would like to contribute to the individual institutes. science and technology for the development of 7. Signing of MOUs among institutes for meaningful the State. Emphasis should be on need-based, collaboration and creating synergy must be a high-quality, innovative, focused and inter- common practice. disciplinary research rather than on the repetitive 9. Conducting workshops/ conferences/ seminars to one. ignite young minds with mutual sharing of 3. Sufficient funds be provided for R&D purposes in resources among various institutes should be duly terms of infrastructure development with ICT encouraged. facilities. More money should be allocated to 10. Quality of teaching, research, extension activities enhance R&D activities rather than to the and administration should be evaluated from time organization of seminars/ conferences. to time. Revamping of all the R&D programmes 4. Institutes must build up an environment to should also be done after their thorough review at generate their own funds. regular intervals. 5. Provision of sufficient scholarships/ fellowships to research students and financial aid to the students Fig. 20 Expert delivering lecture on BSS in Human - Robot Interaction

Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Director, IIRS Dehradun, Dr. Binita Shah, SARG Pantnagar, Dr. Sukhnandan Prasad, Head Journalism, Vikash Samitee, Dehradun, Dr. N.S.K Harsh, Group Dev Sanskriti Vishvavidyalaya, Gayatri Kunj, Shanti Coordinator, Research, FRI, Dehradun,Mr. Bikram Kunj, Haridwar, Ms. Jas Kiran Chopra, The Pioneer, Singh, Director,Meteorological Centre, Uttarakhand, Dehradun, Mr. Rajeev Lochan Shah, Editor in Chief, Dr. Ashwani Arvind Ranade, Scientist, Surface Water Nainital samachar, Dr. Punam K. Singh, Regional Hydrology, NIH, Roorkee, Vaidya Balendu Prakash, Director, IGNOU, Shimla, Dr. S.K. Kulshrestha, Founder Director, VCP Cancer Research Foundation – President, DOON Science forum, Mr. Gaurav Mishra, Dharmashila Cancer Research Centre & Hospital, Sr. Journalist, Amar Ujala, Mr. Paritosth Kimothi, Sr. Dehradun, Dr. C.M. Nautiyal, Scientist In-Charge, Journalist, The Pioneer, Mr. Yotirmay Thapliyal, Sr. Radiocarbon Lab, BSIP, Lucknow, U.P., Dr. N.A. Journalist, Tribune, Mr. Vijay Bhatt, Secretary, Doon Siddiqui, Head, Dept of HSE, UPES, Dehradun. Dr. Science Forum, Mr. Pradeep Bhandari, Manager, Kirti Joshi, UCOST, Dehradun, Session Coordinator Centre for Technology & Devlopment, Dehradun, Dr. Dr. Brijmohan Sharma, Secretary, SPECS, Dehradun Fig. 21 Expert delivering Manmohan Singh, Director, Meteorological Center, and Dr. Prasoom Dwivedi, UPES, Dehradun. lecture on BSS in Human Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Dr. A Senthil Kumar, - Robot Interaction

Recommendations: 4. UCOST & NASI must sponsor some projects on 1. Drones with more precision are the requirement robot development for agriculture application of today. As in case of disaster pictures from particularly for Uttarakhand. satellite only gives the overall picture but exactly 5. There is requirement to create a portal where all where the need of rescue is not clear. Robotics is the database related to disaster happens in field which can help in rescue operations and Uttarakhand can be hosted and used by the agricultural need of Uttarakhand. researchers. 2. Robots for agricultural need to be emphasized for 6. Govt. should promote the development of few Uttarakhand. robots specially designed for educating children 3. Cost effective robots should be developed for staying at remote locations in Uttarakhand. Fig. 22 Dignitaries sitting various applications. on Dias during BSS in Application of Media & Social Media for science communication (4) Brain Storming Session on Chief, Hindustan Times, Dehradun, Mr. Kuldeep Singh Panwar, Senior Sub – Editor, I next, Dehradun “Application of Media & Social Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, IBN-7, Dehradun,Mr. Yogesh Media for Science Bhatt, Editor, Jan Vani, Pithoragarh, The Bureau Chief, Sahara Samay, Samachar Plus, Network 10, Communication” TV 100, Dehradun,Mr. Virendra Bhardwaj, Bureau Chief, Punjab Kesri, Dehradun,Mr. Sunil Talwar, Prominent Personalities: Bureau Chief, Punjab Kesri, New Delhi,Ms. Anjali Nauriyal, The Times of India, Dehradun,Mr. Sonu The Session was chaired by Mr.Devendra Mewari Singh, Zee Sangam, Dehradun,Mr. S.M.A. Kazmi, Eminent Science Writer, New Delhi,Session Convener Editor, The Tribune, Dehradun,Dr. Girish Ranjan, Expert present in BSS was Mr. D.S. Kunwar, Editor, Head of the Department of Journalism and Mass Fig. 23 Participants during BSS in Times of India, Dehradun,Dr. R. Gopichandran, Communication, DSB Campus, Kumaun University, Application of Media Director, Vigyan Prasar, Noida,Mr. Biju Negi, Beej Nainital,Dr. Govind Singh, Head, Department of & Social Media for Bachao Andolan, Uttarakhand,Mr. Ravindra Nath Journalism and Mass Communication, Uttarakhand science communication Kaushik, Doon Darpan, Dehradun,The Editor, Amar Open University, Behind Transport Nagar, Teenpani Ujala, Dainik Jagran, Rashtriya Sahara, Pioneer, Bypass Road, Haldwani,Ms. Laxmi Mishra, Centre for Dehradun,Mr. Ashok Mishra, Editor, Garhwal Post, Technology & Devlopment, Dehradun,Prof. Recommendations: Dehradun,Mr. Satish Sharma, Editor, Garhwal Post, Shivendra Kumar Kashyap, Head, Department of 1. Certain remarkable platform should be given to the 2. Workshops on scientific writings comprising of Dehradun, Mr. Girish Gururani, Editor, Hindustan Agricultural Communication & Joint Director, scientists and some group should be formed to both scientists and media persons should be (Hindi), Dehradun, Mr. Anupam Trivedi, Bureau Communication Centre, College of Agriculture, GB share science related information. organized.

NASI Uttarakhand Chapter Meeting

NASI Uttarakhand Chapter Executive Secretary, NASI Allahabad, Dr. B.P Purohit, Joint Director, UCOST, Dr. D.P Uniyal, Coordinator & meeting held at UCOST on 03 Co-opted Member NASI UK Chapter & Dr. Manmohan Singh Rawat, UCOST were present in the July, 2015 meeting. The NASI UK Chapter annual report was also The National Academy of Sciences (NASI) UK- released during the meeting by the dignitaries. All the Chapter annual meeting was held at UCOST. The members agreed that NASI-UK Chapter will organise Fig. 25 Release of meeting was chaired by Dr.(Mrs.) Manju Sharma, theme based programme on Bio-Diversity & Climate NASI-UK Chapter Annual Report 2014-15 Former Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Change and Farm Mechanism (problem of Mountain Biotechnology, Principal Advisor to the Dept. Science Farming in Uttarakhand) and also decided that NASI and Technology, Gujarat, Distinguished Women 86th Annual Session and Symposium on “Science, Scientist Chair, NASI, Allahabad, Prof. A.N Purohit, Technology and Entrepreneurship for Human Welfare Former Vice Chancellor, H.N.B.G.U. Srinagar, in The Himalayan Region” will be held at Dehradun in Chairman of NASI UK Chapter, Prof. R.D Gaur, collaboration with Uttarakhand State Council for Former Head, Dept. of Botany & Adviser NASI UK Science & Technology & Uttarakhand Technical Chapter, Dr. Rajendra Dobhal, Secretary NASI UK University, Dehradun. Science Day and S&T Exhibition Chapter, Director General UCOST, Dr Neeraj Kumar,

Celebration of National science day "Make in India: S&T based innovation". He said that make in India should be innovation Science Day-2016 centric for maintaining the momentum of Research & Development in the Country. If make in India programme becomes successful than India will leave a National science day 2016 was organized at Regional mark globally. The guest speaker Dr. S.S.Pandey, Joint Science Center (RSC) Jhajra, Dehradun on 27th Commissioner, Civil Supply & Consumer protection, February 2016. The Chief Guest, Prof. A.N.Purohit, Uttarakhand Government in her presentation Former Vice Chancellor, HNB Garhwal University described why science day is celebrated in context of Srinagar & NASI, UK Chapter Chairman, elaborated Prof. C.V. Raman. She also explained about how in that the human resources of the Country should be pre- independence era, Jamshedji, Tata influenced by skilled in such a way so that they can contribute to the Swami Vivekanend started manufacturing steel within Make in India programme. He professed that the India. Dr. Swaminathan's role in bringing about Green scientific temperament should be inculcated included revolution within the Country to make India self in every man of the society. The Scientific approach is sufficient in Agricultral production. Other Scientists must for the youth of the country and much more is she touched upon were Dr. Vivesaraya etc. The other needed than a technological approach as science is the speaker for the event, Dr. C. M. Nautiyal, Scientist source for the development of technology. Dr. Incharge Radiocarbon Dating Lab, Birbal sahani Rajendra Dobhal, DG, UCOST & Secretary NASI, UK Fig. 24 NASI Allahabad & Institute of Paleobotony, Lucknow gave his talk on Chapter, elaborated on the theme of this year national NASI UK Chapter Office “How old is old: Radiocarbon dating”. In a very simple Bearer in meeting

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way he explained to the participants about the 250 participants were from Govt. Degree College techniques of radiocarbon dating and told that Willard Rishikesh; DIT University, DAV PG College, Libbi got a Nobel prize in chemistry for this technique. Uttaranchal University, The Cambridge School, During the session, the participants were given hands- University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Himalayan on training on making of solar and LED lights by Dr. Institute of Parmacy, Govt. High School, Kotla Brij Mohan Sharma, SPECS along with his team. At Santoor, Doon School,Welham Boys School, Gyani the end the participants toured the RSC where they Inder Institute and Doon University. learn about science through exhibits installed. The

Fig. 28 Dr. C.S. Nautiyal delivering lecture during National Science Day-2016

Fig. 26 Dignitaries sitting on Dias during National Science Day-2016

Science & Technology the physical and social environment; c. To lay emphasis on the development of science Exhibition: and technology as a major instrument for With a view to encourage, popularize and inculcate achieving goals of self-reliance and socio- scientific temper among the Students/Researchers & economic and socio-ecological development; common masses, every year State level Science d. To highlight the role of science and technology for Exhibition is being organised, Students/ Researchers producing good quality and environmental showcase their talents in science and their applications friendly materials for the use of society;a. in different areas related with our everyday life. e. To encourage Students to visualise The exhibition was inaugurated by Hon. Minister of future of the nation and help them become Science & Technology, Govt. of Uttarakhand, Sh. sensitive and responsible citizens; Surendra Singh Negi. During the exhibition, the f. To analyse how science has developed and is exhibitors not only displayed their scientific talents affected by many diverse individuals, cultures, through their models and exhibits, but also get an societies and environment; opportunity to listen to some of the eminent scientists g. To develop critical thinking about global issues to and scholars of the region. maintain healthy and sustainable societies in today's environment; h. To apply mathematics and information Objectives of the Exhibition: technology to visualise and solve problems a. To provide a forum for Students to pursue their pertaining to everyday life etc.; natural curiosity and inventiveness to quench i. To appreciate the role of science in meeting the their thirst for creativity; challenges of life such as climate change, opening b. To make Students feel that science is all around us new avenues in the area of agriculture, fertiliser, Fig. 27 Participants during food processing, biotechnology, green energy, National Science Day -2016 and we can gain knowledge as well as solve many problems also by relating the learning process to disaster management, information and

Fig. 28 Dr. C.S. Nautiyal delivering lecture during National Science Day-2016

Fig. 26 Dignitaries sitting on Dias during National Science Day-2016

communication technology, astronomy, University, Dehradun. transport, games and sports etc.; and 10. Himalayan Institute for Environment, Ecology j. To create awareness about environmental & Development (HIFED), Dehradun. issues and concerns and inspiring Students to 11. Industries Association of Uttarakhand(IAU), devise innovative ideas towards their Dehradun. mitigation. 12. Graphic Era University(GEU), Dehradun. 13. University of Petroleum & Energy Studies List of exhibitor in Science (UPES), Dehradun. 14. Instruments Research & Development Exhibition: Establishment(IRDE), Dehradun 1. Uttarakhand State Council for Science & 15. Centre for Aromatic plants (CAP), Dehradun. Technology(UCOST), Dehradun. 16. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology 2. Forest Research Institute(FRI), Dehradun. (WIHG), Dehradun. 3. Society for Pollution and Environmental 17. Indian Institute of Petroleum(IIP), Dehradun. Conservation Scientists (SPECS, Dehradun. 18. Industries Department Uttarakhand(IDU), 5. Centre for Technology Development (CTD), Dehradun. Dehradun. 19. Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory 6. Navdanya , Dehradun. (DEAL), Dehradun. 7. Indian Institute of Central Soil and Water 20. Defence R&D Organization(DRDO), Govt. of Conservation Research and Training Institute India, Ministry of Defence, Dehradun. Fig. 30 Exhibitor showing (IICSWCRT), Dehradun. 21. M/s. Strategic Marketing, Dehradun. their model to the 8. Himalayan Action Research Center (HARC), 22. Uttarakhand Organic Commodity Board Hon. Minister Science & Technology, Govt. of Dehradun. (UOCB), Dehradun. Uttarakhand 9. Dehradun Institute of Technology (DIT)

Fig. 29 Hon. Minister S &T Sh. Surendra Singh Negi inaugurating S&T Exhibition Fig. 31 Exhibitor showing their models to visitors

Fig. 29 Hon. Minister S &T Sh. Surendra Singh Negi inaugurating S&T Exhibition Fig. 31 Exhibitor showing their models to visitors

Previous year NASI Best Science Teacher Awardees

S. Name of Teacher Designation School Name Year of Subject No. Award NASI Best Science 1 Dr. Bhuwan Chandra Lecturer Govt. Inter 2008 Botany Teacher Award Pandey College, Khoont, Almora

NASI BEST TEACHER A total of 16 nomination from different Schools of Uttarakhand were received. A NASI committee was 2 Mr. Narayan Singh Lecturer Government Kirti 2009 Botany set up to select the best teacher for selection of the AWARD: Rana Inter College, NASI Award. After going through the Bio-data, Uttarkashi enclosed testimonial, teaching experience and board National Academy of Sciences (NASI), Uttarakhand results the committee selected Mr. Samir Dhingra, Chapter and Uttarakhand State Council for Science & HOD-Science, Welham Boys School, Dehradun for Technology every year facilitate Best Science Teacher NASI Best Teacher Award 2016 for outstanding Award. NASI Best Teacher Awards nominations were 3 Mr. Umesh Chandra Lecturer Govt. Inter 2010 Mathematics contribution in the field of Science Popularization. invited through advertisement published in different Pandey College Dinapani, newspaper by UCOST, Dehradun on dated 10 Almora. November, 2015.

4 Mr. Alakh Narayan Assistant Teacher Govt. Higher 2011 Science Dubey Secondary School, Aagar, Tehri Garhwal

5 Mr. Aatma Prakash Assistant Teacher Govt. Inter 2012 Mathematics College Chinka, Chamoli

6 Mr. Kalayan Singh Lecturer Govt. Inter 2014 Biology Rawat College, Maldevta

7 Mr. Neeraj Kumar Assistant Teacher Govt. Inter 2015 Mathematics Joshi College, Josha, Munsiyari

Fig. 32 Sh. Samir Dhingra receiving Best Science Teacher Award from Hon. Minister S&T Govt. of Uttarakhand, Sh. Surendra Singh Negi

Previous year NASI Best Science Teacher Awardees

S. Name of Teacher Designation School Name Year of Subject No. Award NASI Best Science 1 Dr. Bhuwan Chandra Lecturer Govt. Inter 2008 Botany Teacher Award Pandey College, Khoont, Almora

4 Mr. Alakh Narayan Assistant Teacher Govt. Higher 2011 Science Dubey Secondary School, Aagar, Tehri Garhwal

5 Mr. Aatma Prakash Assistant Teacher Govt. Inter 2012 Mathematics College Chinka, Chamoli

6 Mr. Kalayan Singh Lecturer Govt. Inter 2014 Biology Rawat College, Maldevta

7 Mr. Neeraj Kumar Assistant Teacher Govt. Inter 2015 Mathematics Joshi College, Josha, Munsiyari

Fig. 32 Sh. Samir Dhingra receiving Best Science Teacher Award from Hon. Minister S&T Govt. of Uttarakhand, Sh. Surendra Singh Negi

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NASI-Uttarakhand Chapter 8. GOYAL, Kundan Lal Director(IMD), Gen. [email protected]; Tel. 01332-285799(O), 22. SAGAR, Ram Director, Aryabhatta Manager, Energy Research, ONGC, 285180, 275478(R); Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Dehradun; 8A, Bengali Mohalla Road, Fellows 16. PALNI, Lok Man S. Former Director, G.B. Pant Manora Peak - 263129, Nainital, Dehradun-248001; Email : Uttaranchal; Email : [email protected]; 1. AGRAWAL, Dharma Pal NASI Senior Institute of Himalayan Environment & [email protected]; Tel. 0135-742414; [email protected]; Tel. 05942- Scientist, Formerly Sr. Professor & Area Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora - 263643; 235136, 235583(O), 235053(R), Chairman; Hon. Director, Lok Vigyan 9. GUPTA, Anil Kumar Director, Wadia & Dean Graphic Era University, Dehradun, 09412085436(M); Kendra Ashirwad, East Pokharkhali, Institute of Himalayan Geology (DST, Govt. Email : [email protected]; Tel. Almora- 263601; Email : of India), 33, General Mahadeo Singh 9456748720; 23. SINGH, Surendra Pratap Formerly Vice- Road, Dehra Dun - 248001; Email : [email protected]; Tel. 05962-233868, 17. PANDEY, Anil Kumar Scientist D, Aryabhatta Chancellor, HNB Garhwal University; [email protected]; [email protected]; 08979465526, 09458150865(M); Research Institute of Observational Sciences, Advisor, Planning Commission Uttarakhand Tel. (0135) 2525101, 103(O), 2521734(R); State, 41/1, Vasant Vihar, Dehradun - 2. ARORA, Baldev Raj Former Director, Manora Peak, Nainital - 263129; Email : 248006; Email : [email protected]; Tel. Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, 33 10. GUPTA, Raj Kumar Director & Consultant [email protected]; Tel. (05942) 235136, 09758765300(M); Gen. Mahadeo Singh Road, Dehra Dun - Ecologist, Centre for Research on Ecology 235583(O), 235583(R); Environmental Applications, Training & 248001; Email : [email protected]; Tel. 18. PANGTEY, Yash Pal Singh Formerly Professor, 24. SRI NIWAS Professor of Geophysics, Education (CREATE), 91/2, Vijay Park, 0135-2525294(O), 2761045(R); Botany Department, DSB Campus, Kumaun Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Dehradun - 248001; Tel. 0135-2623437(R); Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee - 3. BAJPAI, Sunil Professor, 211/1 Saraswati University, Nainital - 263002; Email : 247667; Email : [email protected]; Kunj, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee 11. GUPTA, Vinod Kumar Professor & Head, [email protected]; Tel. (05942) [email protected]; Tel. 01332- - 247667; Email : Chemistry Department, 22/2 NITI Nagar, 235596(O), (05946) 284546(R); IIT Roorkee, Roorkee - 247667; Email : 285570(O), 285579, 275739(R); [email protected]; Tel. (01332) 19. PUROHIT, Aditya Narain Formerly Vice- [email protected]; [email protected]; 285079(O), 285385(R); Chancellor, HNB Garhwal University; 'Almi 25. SRIVASTAVA, Deepak Chandra Professor, Tel. (01332) 285801(O), 285043, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian 4. BHUSHAN, Ravi Professor, Department of Anchal', 181/1 Dobhalwala, Dehradun - 274458(R); Institute of Technology - Roorkee, Roorkee - Chemistry, I.I.T. Roorkee, Roorkee - 248001; Email : [email protected]; 247667; Email : [email protected]; 247667; Email : [email protected]; 12. GUPTA, Yugul Kishore Former Professor & [email protected]; Tel. 0135- [email protected]; Tel. (01332) [email protected]; Tel. 01332- Head, Dept. of Chemistry, Rajasthan Univ.; 2713219(R); J/5, Phase II, Shivalik Nagar, Hardwar - 285558(O), 275112, 285112(R), 285795(O), 271162, 285089(R); 20. RAWAT, Gopal Singh Professor, Department of 249403; Email : [email protected]; Tel. 09456381281(M); 5. CHOWDHERY, Harsh Former Joint Habitat Ecology, Wildlife Institute of India, P.B. 0133-2430426, 2430587(R); 26. TALUKDAR, Samarendra Nath Director, Director, Botanical Survey of India, 192- 18, Dehra Dun - 248001; Email : Institute of Petroleum Exploration, Kaulagarh Road, Dehra Dun - 248195; 13. JOSHI, Anil Prakash Founder Secretary, [email protected]; Tel. (0135) 2640111-115 O.N.G.C., Dehradun; Email : [email protected]; Tel. Himalayan Environmental Studies and Extn. 222(O), 315(R); Conservation Organisation (HESCO), (0135) 2755478, 2753433(O); 21. RAY, Subrata Professor in Metallurgical and 27. VENKATACHALA, Bangalore Srinivasa R Shuklapur, P.O. Ambiwala, Dehradun; Emeritus Scientist, 16, East Canal Road, 6. DOBHAL, Rajendra, Director General, Materials Engineering & Dean, Sponsored Dehradun - 248001; Tel. 0135-2650299(R); Uttarakhand State Council for Science & Email : [email protected]; Research and Industiral Consultancy, Indian Technology, Vigyan Dham, Jhjra Dehradun- [email protected]; Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee - 28. VERMA, Arun Professor, Mathematics 248007,Email:[email protected];Tel.81 Tel. (0135) 2642391, 2642736(O); 247667; Email : [email protected]; Tel. Department, University of Roorkee, 93099200 14. KHATTRI, Kailash Nath Formerly Emeritus (01332) 285732, 285245(O), 285575(R); Roorkee - 247667;

7. GAUR, R.D. Professor Emeritus, Ex Head, Scientist, CSIR; 100 Rajendra Nagar, & Dean, Faculty of Science, HN 653, Dehradun - 248001; Email : Hanumantpuram, Lane 6, Ganga Nagar, [email protected]; Tel. 0135- Rishikesh - 249201; Email : 2758542(R); [email protected]; Tel. 0135- 15. KUMAR, Anil Professor, Department of 2431187(R), 09412961288(M); Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee - 247667; Email :

NASI- Uttarakhand Chapter Department of Zoology, Kumaun University, of Mathematics, Windsor Cottage, Mallital, 29. NAVNEET, Professor, Department of, NAINITAL, NAINITAL - 263001, Tel. 05942-237489(R), Botany & Microbiology, Gurukul Kangri

Life Members 10. GUPTA, ABHAYA KUMAR, Lecturer, CNI 09410141789(M); University, HARDWAR - 249404, Tel. 0133- 454690; 1. ARIF, MOHAMMAD, Scientist E, Govt. of Boys College; 31/1, Kailash Vihar, Near Shiv 21. MALVIYA, S.C., Dean, College of Basic India, Ministry of Defence, Defence Institute Mandir, Lodpur, Raipur Road, DEHRADUN Sciences, Pant Nagar Agri. University, PANT 30. NEGI, SHARAD SINGH, Director General of Bi Energy, Research, Goraparao, - 248008; NAGAR, Forests and special secretary to the Ministry Haldwani, NAINITAL - 263139, Email : 11. GUPTA, MUNENDRA NATH, Formerly 22. MISRA, ASHWANI KUMAR, Senior of Environment, Forests and Climate [email protected]; Tel. 05946-232800 Head of Botany; 31/1, Kailash Vihar, Chemist, 195/1 Rajpur Road, DEHRADUN - Change, Government of India, New Delhi, Ext. 223(O), 232832, 219405(R), Ladpur, Raipur Road, DEHRADUN - 248009, Email : [email protected]; 09412977248(M); Tel.:94111731947 248008; Tel. 09411206218(M); 23. MITTAL, PRAMOD KUMAR, Principal, 2. BIST, HARI DATT, Formerly Professor, 12. GUPTA, UMA SHANKER, Professor, Government Degree College, Lansdowne, 31. NEGI, D.S., Professor (OSD To Hon.VC), Centre for, Laser Technology, IIT, Kanpur, Department of Mathematics, University of PAURI-GARHWAL, Department of Chemistry, H.N.B. Garhwal 14/35 G.B. Pant Marg, P.O. Bhotiya Parao, University, P.O. Box 96, SRINAGAR Roorkee, ROORKEE - 247667, 24. NANDI, SHYAMAL KUMAR, Scientist F & HALDWANI-263139 (UTTARANCHAL), GARHWAL- 246174, 13. HRADAYNATH, R., Formerly, Director &, Group Head, BCM-BTA, GB Pant Institute of Email:[email protected], Tel.: 3. DEHADRAI, P.V., Director (P&E), ONGC, Distinguished Scientist, IRDE, 39/4 A, East Himalayan, Environment & Development, (O):01346-250260 (M):9412029934 Tel Bhawan, DEHRADUN - 248001, Canal Road, DEHRADUN - 248001, Kosi-Katarmal, ALMORA - 263643, Email : 32. PANDE, VIJAY, Professor of Mathematics, 4. DITTAKAVI, RAMESHWAR RAO, Scientist 14. JOHAR, T.N. Former Scientist-E, Wadia [email protected]; Tel. 05962- Kumaun University, Tilak Pur, ALMORA - F, Wadia Institute of Himalayan, Geology, 33 Institute of Himalyan Geology, GMS, Road 241041, 241154(O), 09411703555(M); 263601, Email : [email protected]; Tel. General Mahadeo Singh Road, Dehradun, Email: [email protected], Tel- 25. NATH, MALA, Professor, Department of 05962-237744(O), 230825(R); DEHRADUN-248001, Email : 9412005277. Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, - [email protected]; Tel. 0135-2525303(O), 33. PANDEY, ANITA, Scientist 'D', 15. KHULBE, RAGHUBAR DATT, Professor, Roorkee, ROORKEE - 247667; Email : 2723118(R), 09997476234(M); Environmental, Physiology and Department of Botany, D.S.B. Campus, [email protected]; Tel. 01332- Biotechnology, Core, GB Pant Institute of, 5. GAIROLA, RAJENDRA PRASAD, Professor, Kumaun University, NAINITAL - 263002, 285797(O), 270602(R), 09897135529(M); Himalayan Environmental &, Development, Department of Physics, P.O. Box 25, H.N.B. Tel. 35596; 26. NAUTIYAL, ANANT RAM, Director, Kosi-Katarmal, ALMORA - 263643, Email : Garhwal University, SRINAGAR GARHWAL HAPPRC, HNB Garhwal University, Post 16. KULSHRESHTHA, CHITRA, Lecturer in [email protected]; Tel. 05962- - 246174, Email : Box No. 14, SRINAGAR GARHWAL - Mathematics, Government Girls Inter 241041(O), 241054(R), 09412093585(M); [email protected]; Tel. 01346- College, RISHIKESH - 249201, 246174, Email : [email protected]; Tel. 252331(O), 252414(R), 09456303066(M); 01368-251733, 252172(O), 52675(R); 34. PANDEY, KAILASH NATH, Professor & 17. KUMAR, ANIL, Professor & Head, Dept. of Head, Department of Botany, Kumaun 6. GAKKHAR, SUNITA, Professor, Department 27. NAUTIYAL, M.C., Professor, High Altitude Molecular Biology, & Genetic Engineering, University, S.S.J. Campus, ALMORA - of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Plant, Physiology Research Centre, H.N.B. CBSH, G.B. Pant University of, Agriculture 263601, Email : Technology, Roorkee, ROORKEE, Email : Garhwal University, P.B. No. 14, SRINAGAR & Technology, PANTNAGAR - 263145, [email protected]; Tel. [email protected]; Tel. 01332- GARHWAL - 246174, Email : Email : [email protected]; Tel. 05962-237745(O), 231054(R); 285171(O), 285693(R), 09719242545(M); 05944-233898(O), 09411195450(M); [email protected]; Tel. 01346-252172, 35. PUNETHA, NILAMBER, Retired Principal, 7. GHILDIYAL, JAGDISH CHANDRA, Reader, 251733, 253760(O), 252590(R); 18. KUMAR, SARVESH, Former professor, 167, Bajethi Ward, Near PG College, Department of Botany, Govt. P.G. College, 28. NAUTIYAL, PRAKASH, Professor, Department of Zoology, D.S.B. Campus, PITHORAGARH - 262502, Email : KOTDWAR (GARHWAL) - 246149, Department of Zoology, H.N.B. Garhwal Kumaun University, NAINITAL - 263002, [email protected]; 8. GHOSH, A.K., Central Research University, P.O. Box 96, SRINAGAR 19. LAXAMI, A.B., Professor, Department of [email protected]; Tel. Laboratory, Anti Biotic Project, P.O. GARHWAL - 246174, Email : Mathematics, D B S College, Kumaun 09759165372(M); Virbhadra, RISHIKESH, [email protected]; Tel. 01370- University, NAINITAL, 267322, 267384(O); 36. RAI, HAKIM, Formerly Scientist F, Wadia 9. GILL, TEJENDRA SINGH, Lecturer, 20. LOHANI, ANAND BALLABH, Ex Professor Institute of Himalayan, Geology; 125

Bhoorgaon (Panditwari), P.O. Prem Nagar, 45. SRIVASTAVA, G.S., Professor, Department DEHRADUN - 248007, Tel. 0135- of Mathematics, Indian Institute of 2771236(R); Technology, Roorkee, ROORKEE - 247667; Media Coverage 37. RAJWAR, GOVIND S., Principal, Govt. P.G. Email : [email protected]; Tel. 01332- College Narendra Nagar, Uttarakhand, Email 285763(O), 271468(R), 09897071469(M); : [email protected]; 09412324599(M); 46. SRIVASTAVA, S.P., Professor of Chemistry,

38. RAWAL, RANBEER SINGH, Scientist E, GB University of Roorkee, ROORKEE, Pant Institute of Himalayan, Environment & 47. SRIVASTAVA, SATISH KUMAR, Senior Development, Kosi-Katarmal, ALMORA - Scientist, Directorate of Coldwater, Fisheries 263643, Email : [email protected]; Research, BHIMTAL - 263136 NAINITAL, Tel. 05962-241041(O), 241038(R), Email : [email protected]; Tel. 09410392114(M); 05942-247280, 247279(O),

39. RAWAT, M.S.M., Former Professor & Head, 09453950801(M); Department of Chemistry, Post Box 63, 48. SUNDRIYAL, R.C., Scientist-F & Group H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Head (SED & EAM), Socio Economic GARHWAL - 246174, Email : Development (SED) & Knowledge Product [email protected]; Tel. 01346- and Capacity Building 252229(O), 252902(R), 09411104325(M); (KCB),G.B.P.N.I.H.E.S.D., Kosi-Katarmal,

40. SHARMA, RAJESH, Scentist F, Wadia Almora, Uttarakhand, India Email : Institute of Himalayan, Geology, 33, General [email protected]; Tel. (+91-5962) Mahadeo Singh Road, DEHRADUN- 241041(O), Fax:241014/241150, Mobile: 2480001, Email : [email protected]; +91-9412094046 Tel. 0135-2525183(O), 2722098(R), 49. THAKUR, VIKRAM CHANDRA, Director, 09897162714(M); Wadia Institute of Himalayan, Geology, 33,

41. SINGH, SHIVPAL, Former Head Dept. of General Mahadeo Singh Road, DEHRADUN Zoology, DBS PG college, Dehradun, 9A, - 248 001, Sewak Ashram Road, DEHRA DUN - 50. TIWARI, NAVIN CHANDRA, Chemist, 248001, Tel. 0135-2742653(R); Pollution Monitoring, Lab., Amravati Colony

42. SINGH, SHYAM LAL, Emeritus Fellow, - IIIrd, Talli Bamori, HALDWANI - 263 139, UGC, 21, Govind Nagar, RISHIKESH - 51. TRIPATHI, YOGESH CHANDRA, Sr. 249201, Email : [email protected]; Scientist & Head, Chemistry Division, Forest [email protected]; Tel. 0135- Research Institute, P.O. New Forest, 2431624(R), 09412025236(M); DEHRADUN - 248006, Email :

43. SINVHAL, SHAMBHU DAYAL, C/o Prof. H. [email protected], [email protected]; Sinvhal, Department of Earth Sciences, Tel. 0135-2752671, 2224207(O), 2750210, University of Roorkee, ROORKEE - 247667, 2224582(R), 09412050775(M);

44. SRIVASTAVA, ANIL KUMAR, Lecturer, 4, Raipur Road, DEHRADUN,

44. SRIVASTAVA, ANIL KUMAR, Lecturer, 4, Raipur Road, DEHRADUN,

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