Government of Mizoram DIRECTORATE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AANNNNUUAALL RREEPPOORRTT 22001177 -- 22001188 DIRECTORATE OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MIZORAM SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION COUNCIL MIZORAM REMOTE SENSING APPLICATION CENTRE MIZORAM SCIENCE CENTRE Science & Technology for Sustainable Development Published by Directorate of Science & Technology Govt. of Mizoram Mizoram Secretariat Complex Khatla, Aizawl, Mizoram Pin-796001 Tel : 0389-2336159 Fax : 0389-2336139 Email : [email protected] Website : https://dst.mizoram.gov.in Year : 2018 © Copyright reserved Secretary Off. : 0389 - 2322123 Planning Department Fax : 0389 - 2335916 (Science & Technology) Govt. of Mizoram FOREWORD Developments in science and technology are fundamentally altering the way people live, connect, communicate and transact, with profound effects on economic development. Science and technology are key drivers to development, since technological and scientific intervention brings in economic growth in almost all spectrums of governance and society. The Directorate of Science & Technology, Govt. of Mizoram in its endeavor to bring about inclusive growth in governance of the state has made a number of worthwhile contributions for the successful planning and execution of state level and national schemes. It is also noteworthy for the state government that these contributions are at par with the technological advances happening at the national level which boosts the socio-economic development and well being of the society. I am sure that whatever technological advancements that are achieved at this moment will go a long way in accomplishing our goals for future development of the state. I sincerely appreciate all the hard work that has gone into the preparation of the Annual Report of Science & Technology (third edition) which highlights the valuable activities and contributions made by the Directorate of Science & Technology towards socio-economic development in the state. I also hope that this report would be a valuable document for various stakeholders of the Government. Dated Aizawl the 25th July, 2018 (Dr. C. VANLALRAMSANGA) i Chief Scientific Officer Directorate of Off. : 0389 - 2336159 Science & Technology Fax : 0389 - 2336787 Govt. of Mizoram PREFACE The Directorate of Science and Technology since its inception has strived in all spheres of technological advancements and valuable innovative strides that assists in the effective governance and implementation of valuable schemes and projects. It has also enhanced its relevance to societal scientific inputs by focusing on partnership with local research and development institutes of the states to have better impact on the overall economy of the state. The third edition of the Annual Report of Directorate of Science & Technology 2017-18 presents brief highlights on the recent activities of science & technology in the state for various streams of socio-economic development. It is yet another milestone for the Directorate as a whole to bring out this valuable report which has its roots from the support and enthusiasm extended by the Government of Mizoram. This report is prepared with due diligence to highlight all the commendable development activities executed by the Directorate of Science & Technology, Govt. of Mizoram in different streams of technological, innovation and social aspects. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all the officers and staff of the Directorate of Science & Technology inclusive of the Autonomous organizations under its umbrella for their endeavor for bringing out this valuable record. I also hope that this document will be of immense value to line departments of the state, where such interventions can bring about inclusive growth in such sector of governance. Dated Aizawl the 25th July, 2018 (Dr. R.K. LALLIANTHANGA) ii Contents Page Foreward --------------------------------- i Preface ----------------------------------- ii 1. Overview of Directorate of Science and Technology-- 1 2. Direction and Administration ------------------ 4 3. Creation and development of natural resources database for planning and development --------- 8 4. Popularization of Science, Technology and spread of scientific temperament among the people-------- 22 5. Promotion of applied research and development project and innovation ------------------ 44 6. Promotion of Intellectual Property Rights -------- 58 7. Generation and dissemination of meteorological data.-------------------------- 70 8. Climate Change study ----------------------- 75 Science and Technology Annual Report 2017 - 2018 OVERVIEW OF DIRECTORATE OF SCIENCE AND Chapter 1 TECHNOLOGY The Directorate of Science & Technology, Govt. of Mizoram is the main administrative office of Science and Technology in Mizoram. It was created as a Cell in the year 1986 with a view to utilise Science & Technology inputs for various developmental activities and to take up scientific projects and schemes pertaining to frontier areas of Overview Science. Its status as a Wing under the Planning & Programme Implementation Department was upgraded to the Directorate on 30thAugust, 2011. At present, there are three autonomous bodies functioning under the aegis of the Directorate of Science & Technology viz., Mizoram Science, Technology and Innovation Council (MISTIC), Mizoram Remote Sensing Application Centre (MIRSAC) and Mizoram Science Centre. The Directorate also houses several centres which play specific role for science and technology promotion and popularisation in various fields such as the State Meteorological Centre, Patent Information Centre and State Climate Change Cell. Besides these Centre, the Directorate also acts as a nodal department for the National Informatics Centre (NIC). In recent years there have been a lot of development in Science and Technology sector. The Science and Technology Wing under the Planning Department was upgraded and became a full-fledge Directorate. The bodies such as Mizoram Science, Technology and Innovation Council (MISTIC) and Mizoram Science Centre were re-organized. The new Directorate of Science and Technology building was constructed at Mizoram Secretariat Complex, Khatla, and was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Pu Lal Thanhawla in 2016.There are also several upcoming Centres like – Lunglei Science Centre, Digital Planetarium at Lunglei town, Innovation Facility Centre at Aizawl, Innovation Hub & Space Science Education Centre at Berawtlang, Mizoram Bioresource Development Centre (MBRDC) at Mizoram University. MBRDC building foundation stone was laid by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology on 14th February, 2017. Page | 1 Science and Technology Annual Report 2017 - 2018 1.1 Vision Science & Technology for sustainable development. 1.2 Mission (1) Harnessing potential of science & technology for sustainable development. (2) Create knowledge based society through innovation and application of science and technology. 1.3 Objectives (1) To create and develop natural resources’ database for planning and development. (2) To promote applied R&D through universities, R&D institutions and other state, national science & technology bodies. (3) To identify, demonstrate, replicate and promote technologies relevant to the developmental needs of the state. (4) To popularize science and spread of a scientific temper and attitude among the people of the state. (5) To promote innovation and facilitate filing of IPR. (6) To generate and disseminate meteorological data. (7) To enhance the capacity of utilizing bio-resources and harnessing the advanced techniques of biotechnology for socio-economic growth. 1.4 Functions (1) Application of Space Technology viz. Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System for natural resource management, planning and development. (2) Technology development and demonstration. (3) Popularisation of science and technology. (4) Promotion of innovation and facilitation of filing Intellectual Property Right (IPR). Page | 2 Science and Technology Annual Report 2017 - 2018 (5) Generation and dissemination of meteorological data. (6) Scientific study on climate change. 1.4 Allocation of Business As per the Government of Mizoram Allocation of Business Rules, this new Directorate has many responsibilities for the development of the state. The business allotted to Directorate of Science & Technology are:- (1) Promotion and Popularization of Science & Technology. (2) Remote Sensing, GIS and Space Applications. (3) Matters relating to Intellectual Property Rights including Copyright Act, 1957; Patent Act, 1970 involving establishment of Patent Information Centre; Design Act,1999; Trademarks Act, 1999; and all Rules/Regulation thereunder. (4) Meteorology. (5) Bioresources and Biotechnology. Page | 3 Science and Technology Annual Report 2017 - 2018 DIRECTION AND ADMINISTRATION Chapter 2 2.1 Directorate of Science and Technology The Directorate of Science & Technology is functioning under the Planning & Programme Implementation Department. It has its own building at Mizoram Secretariat Complex which was inaugurated by Pu Lal Thanhawla, Hon’ble Chief th Minister of the state of Mizoram on 19 October, 2016. At present, Directorate of Science & Direction Technology is functioning with the Chief Scientific Officer as the head. Other scientific/technical & officers include Principal Scientific Officer, Senior Scientific Officers and Scientific Officers. Administration Under the Directorate of Science & Technology, there are three autonomous body viz. Mizoram Science, Technology &