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INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS 99th
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Science and society have co-evolved and will
continue to do so. In India, we have witnessed the
marvels of the science and technology in the
development of the nation. Indian Science
Congress (ISC) - Pride of India (PoI) Expo is an
initiative to showcase the country’s advancements
to the youth to encourage them to contribute to the
nation’s progress.
The PoI Expo
was first held
dur ing 87th
ISC by MM
A c t i v. E v e r
since then, the
e x p o h a s
grown in leaps and bounds becoming not only one
of the integral part of ISC but also its major
attraction.
The expo showcases cutting-edge technologies,
scientific products and services, achievements,
innovations, initiatives, and vision for future of
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India’s leading public and private sectors, research
labs, educational institutions, corporate, defence
etc. Also implementation of concepts like the “Hall
of Pride, Vigyan Jyot and Genesis – Symposium”
by MM Activ has let the PoI Expo grow from a mere
exhibition to a vibrant platform.
Thus, the PoI Expo, over the years, has emerged as
an excellent platform for meaningful interactions
between scientific fraternity, academia &
entrepreneurs, technology transfers, collaborations
in R & D, launch of tech-driven, innovative products
and concepts etc. striking right cord with all its
stakeholders.
And now that Hon’ble Prime Minister of India has
taken over the reins of the ISC as its General
President, as the ISC has entered its centenary year,
the PoI Expo would be elevated to a completely
new pedesta l ! Ever more magni f icent ,
implementation of novel concepts and full of
glory!
Ravi Boratkar
Jt. Managing Director, MM Activ Sci-Tech Communications
Highlights of 99th ISC:
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Largest number of delegates in the history of
Indian Science Congress
PoI Expo spread over an area of 7000 sqm
Vigyan Jyot travelled over 2000 km from Delhi
to Bhubaneswar
Major attraction - Hall of Pride depicted life
journey of India's very own Acharya
Prafulla Chandra Ray – f a t h e r o f m o d e r n
chemistry
Genesis (One Day Symposium) Theme –
“Role of Women in India's March as an
Emerging Economy” complementing the focal
theme of 99th ISC “S&T for Inclusive
Innovation – Role of Women”
Over 100 organisations participated in PoI
Expo
The PoI Expo has been garnering an overwhelming
response year after year. Scientists & researchers
from India and abroad, top executives from
corporate and industry, policy makers, Nobel
laureates and academicians, apart from large
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number of students and general public visit the
Pride of India Expo every year.
The ISC has come a long way from its modest
beg inn ing i n
January 1914 in
Ko l k a t a a n d
today it stands
on the threshold
of its Centennial
C e l e b r a t i o n !
The significance
of this event is
such that the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India has
himself taken over the reins of the 100th ISC as its
General President. Kolkata, the city to hold the first
session of ISC will have the honour of hosting the
historic 100th edition of ISC. There is no doubt that
this magnificence is going to be reflected in PoI Expo
taking it to new pinnacle of glory like never before!
Centennial Celebration!
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))Indian Science Congress (ISC) is India's most
prestigious and largest annual science event.
Scientific community and academic bodies across
India acknowledge the importance of this event.
Institutions take extreme pride in organising it in
their respective regions/campuses.This year, KIIT
University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha had the privilege
of hosting the 99th ISC from 03 to 07 January 2012.
The congress was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Prime
Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh as per the tradition.
The focal theme of this year's ISC was "Science and
Technology for Inclusive Innovation - Role of
Women".
A huge pandal in the KIIT campus housed the “Pride
of India (PoI) Expo”. It was inaugurated by Shri
Vilasrao Deshmukh, Hon’ble Minister for Science &
Technology and Earth Sciences in the presence of
eminent scientists and personalities like Dr. T.
Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science and
Technology (DST), Prof. Samir K. Brahmachari,
Secretary, DSIR & DG, CSIR, Dr. Shailesh Nayak,
Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Prof. Geetha
Bali, General President, 99th ISC and Dr. Achyuta
Samanta, Chief Patron, 99th ISC & founder of KIIT
University and such other dignitaries.
Over 100 organizations participated in the PoI Expo
showcasing their excellence in research & new
developments. PoI Expo once again proved to be
the optimum platform for interactions between
scientific fraternity & industry, technology transfers,
collaborations in R&D and struck the right
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chord with all visitors.
The key pavilions of PoI Expo were Hall of Pride
(HoP), PSUs/R&D, Corporate/Govt., and Edu
Vision/States. They were specially designed to
showcase wide spectrum of exhibitors
The “Hall of Pride” (HoP) section, this year,
showcased the inspiring life journey of the father of
Modern Chemistry, Late Shri Acharya Prafulla
Chandra Ray. A well conceptualized and
informative pavilion, the HoP was highly
appreciated by all the dignitaries.
The pavilion that aroused maximum interest of the
visitors was the Defence Research and
Development Organisation (DRDO) pavilion. It
housed its various labs showcasing major projects,
development of missiles, armament, radars,
specialized vehicles, sensors etc. Council for
Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) featured
“New CSIR - 800: Prosperity for all” program
which was a great platform for interaction amongst
scientific fraternity, industry and general public.
Other attractions were exhibits put up by ISRO,
National Inst i tute of Food Technology
Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM),
Controller General of Patents, Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS), Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE),
I C M R , N a t i o n a l
Council of Science
Museum (NCSM),
DAVP, KVIC, Coffee
Board, IOCL, etc. .
The stalls put up by
N A L C O , S T P I ,
BSNL, C - DOT,
Ministry of Consumer
Affairs, Food and
Public Distribution, Ministry of Agriculture, National
Test House (NTH), Tata Consultancy Services
(TCS), Forward Market Commission (FMC),
Central Water Commission (CWC), FICCI, FSI,
Coconut Development Board, ICAR, MPEDA
were also the major attraction displaying their
innovations and vision for the future.
States of Odisha, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu,
Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat
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))enthusiastically participated in PoI Expo, showcasing
their varied endeavors in the field of science and
technology.
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) exhibited
their various initiatives & innovations in field of
nuclear power and advanced technologies.
Department of Science & Technology (DST) and its
various organisations like Agharkar Research
Institute, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Indian
Institute of Geomagnetism, TDB, TIFAC, etc.
showcased their excellence in innovative
technology and scientific research. Other important
participants were Ministry of New Renewable
Energy (MNRE), National Institute for the
Orthopedically Handicapped (NIOH), National
Institute of Mental health (NIMH), Artificial Limbs
Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), Ali
Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing
Handicapped (AYJNIHH), Central Pollution
Control Board (CPCB), who highlighted their
achievements.
With such diverse knowledge sharing in the field of
science and technology, the PoI Expo attracted a
large number of eminent scientists, VIPs and
dignitaries including Dr. R. Chidambaram, Principal
Scientific Advisor to Govt. of India, many former
General Presidents ISC, ISCA members, Nobel
Laureates and foreign dignitaries apart from lakhs of
visitors including students and general public.
The impact of the expo was such that visitors were
seen standing in queues to seek entry into the expo.
The volunteers from KIIT University, local police
and organizers skillfully conducted the visitors
through the PoI expo in an exemplary manner
enabling them to thoroughly enjoy the exhibition.
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Edu Vision pavilion was conceptualized to provide
an excellent platform to varied organisations in
academic space to showcase their innovative
models and vision for future. Various organisations
like Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Karnataka
State Women University, KIIT, Sinhgad Institute,
Sinhgad Business School, Meghe Group of
Institutions, IIT Madras, NCERT, Indira Gandhi
National Open University, SRM University, State
Institution of Education Technology Kerala, Kerala
University etc and Publication houses like Springer,
Wiley, S Chand and Company, Mc Graw Hill
Education etc. have been regularly participating in
this segment.
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))Genesis is a one day symposium which is organized
concurrent to ISC. The Genesis was
conceptualised in the Year 2000 with the objective
of bringing Scientists, Industry, Academia and Policy
Makers on a common platform to exchange ideas
and explore collaborative opportunities.
This year the Genesis was organised on 4th January
2012 within the KIIT University Campus.
Complimenting the theme of 99th Indian Science
Congress the Genesis XI brought together
stalwarts from the scientific fraternity, industry and
academia who delved on the theme “Role of
Women in India's March as an Emerging
Economy -Sc ience /Hea l th / Educa t ion /
Empowerment”. Due to its growing popularity
and relevance, the 11th edition of the symposium
met with a great success. The deliberations were
well received and appreciated by the delegates.
They highly appreciated the new ideas and insights
expressed by the speakers, which sparked an
engaging debate among all those present.
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Hall of Pride (HoP) is the most revered segment of
Pride of India Expo. HoP Pavilion is a tribute to the
eminent personalities related to science and
technology who have contributed immensely
towards the progress and welfare of the nation. This
pavilion is designed by India's well known artists and
stands out as one of the most popular and
captivating divisions of all. All dignitaries to the
congress, fraternity of scientists, corporate world
and thousands of students (from schools, colleges
and universities) apart from lakhs of general public
are attracted to this hall every year.
This year the prestigious HoP showcased the life
Dedicated to Shri Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray
journey and achievements of Shri Acharya Prafulla
Chandra Ray, the father of Modern Chemistry.
Well-compiled informative HoP was highly
appreciated by all the dignitaries and visitors.
Hall of Pride, 99th ISC-2012, Bhubaneswar
Hall of Pride, 98th ISC-2011, Chennai
Hall of Pride, 97th ISC-2010, Thiruvanathapuram
Hall of Pride, 96th ISC-2009, Shillong
Hall of Pride, 94th ISC-2007, Chidambaram
Hall of Pride, 93rd ISC-2006, Hyderabad
Hall of Pride, 92nd ISC-2005, Ahmedabad
Hall of Pride, 91st ISC-2004, Chandigarh
Hall of Pride, 90th ISC-2003, Bangalore
Dedicated to Shri Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray
Dedicated to Thiru S. Ramanujan and Padmabhushan Alagappa Chettiyar
Dedicated to Prof. Satish Dhawan
Dedicated to Sir C. V. Raman
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru & Shri G. D. Birla
Prof. M.S. Swaminathan & Shri Y.C. Deveshwar
Dr. Raja Ramanna & Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai
Dr. Homi Bhabha & Shri J.R.D. Tata
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai & Shri Dhirubhai Ambani
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)) )) ))Flag off Ceremony: New Delhi - Vigyan Jyot (VJ)
was flagged off by Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice
Chancellor, Delhi University from the renowned
Miranda House (University College for Women) on
16th December 2011. Eminent personalities were
also present apart from a large gathering of
enthusiastic students.
The VJ travelled through cities like Agra,
Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahbad, Varanasi,
Patna, Gaya, Ranchi, Kolkata etc. before
reaching Bhubaneswar – venue of ISC
covering a distance of around
2000kms. Vigyan Jyot had a
nationwide support of the Ministry
of Youth Affairs & Sports, National
Service Scheme (NSS) and Nehru Yuva
Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) which ensured
participation of large number of youth en
route.
Welcome Ceremony – KIIT University,
Bhubaneswar The Vigyan Jyot received a grand
welcome on 2nd January 2012, at KIIT campus.
Dr. A. Samanta, Chief Patron, 99th ISC and Founder,
KIIT University and Dr. P. K. Patasani, Hon’ble MP,
Bhubaneswar addressed the function which saw an
a t tendance o f l a rge
number of students apart
from other dignitatries.
The prestigious Vigyan Jyot was
formally lit at the PoI Expo site by Shri
Vilasrao Deshmukh, on the 3rd January 2012
morning and it remained burning throughout the
duration of the congress. It was visited and
appreciated by a large number of dignitaries,
eminent scientists, general public etc. A prominent
activity at the Vigyan Jyot was the pledge taken by
number of students to dedicate their life for the
cause of science.
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Valedictory Function – 99th ISC
The valedictory function raised a toast to the efforts of
the organizers and success of the PoI Expo. The Guest of
Honour, Shri M. C. Bhandare, H.E. Governor of
Odisha, Prof. Geetha Bali, General President, 99th ISC
and Dr. A. Samanta, founder of KIIT University praised
the organizers of “Pride of India Expo” for putting up an
excellent exhibition and attracting large number of
visitors. Shri Bhandare presented Pride of India Expo
awards under the various categories. DRDO once again
bagged the coveted “Exhibitor of the Year” award,
second year in succession.
Prof. Geetha Bali handed over the Vigyan Jyot to the
representative of Hon'ble Prime Minister, the General
President, 100th ISC with the message of further
spreading the awareness of science amongst the
students and taking the Jyot to Kolkata, the venue of
100th ISC.
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