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The
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and the Symposium on
‘Excitement of Science’ were inaugurated by the President
of India, Hon'ble Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, amidst the august
gathering of educationists, scientists and scholars at
Multi-Purpose Hall of Motilal Nehru National Institute of
Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad on Thursday, October 6, 2005.
His
Excellency Hon'ble Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India
delivering his Inaugural Address.
Hon'ble
Shri T.V. Rajeswar, Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Hon'ble Shri
Mulayam Singh Yadav, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Hon'ble
Prof. M.G.K. Menon, Chairman, Advisory Committee, Platinum
Jubilee Celebrations and Past President of the Academy,
Hon'ble Prof. Murli Manohar Joshi, Honorary Fellow of the
Academy, Shri Mukesh Ambani, Chairman & Managing Director,
Reliance Industries Ltd., Past Presidents, Fellows and Members
of the Academy and other distinguished guests were also
present on this historic occasion.
The
Academy made a new beginning of having closer interaction with
the Industry for which it invited Shri Mukesh Ambani, Chairman
and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Ltd.
His
Excellency Hon'ble Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India
being felicitated by Prof. V.P. Kamboj, President of the
Academy.
His
Excellency Hon'ble Dr. A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam, President of India felicitating Hon’ble Prof. M.G.K.
Menon, Past President and Chairman of the Platinum Jubilee
Advisory Committee
Hon’ble Shri T.V. Rajeswar, Governor of U.P. and a
Guest of Honour delivering his address
Hon’ble Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav, Chief Minister
of U.P. and a Guest of Honour delivering his address
Hon’ble Prof. Murli Manohar
Joshi addressing the audience. Prof. P.K. Seth, General
Secretary (HQ), Shri Mukesh Ambani, CMD, Reliance Industries
Ltd., and Hon’ble Shri Mulayam Singh Yadav, Chief Minister of U.P.
are also seen on the dais.
Shri Mukesh Ambani, CMD, Reliance Industries Ltd.,
addressing the audience.
Prof.
V.P. Kamboj, President of the Academy
addressing the audience.
On
this auspicious occasion a Special Cover on the National
Academy of Sciences, India and several publications were
brought out. Ms. Vijayalakshmi Seth, Chief Post Master
General, Uttar Pradesh presented a Special Cover on The
National Academy of Sciences, India to Rashtrapati ji.
The following publications of the Academy were also
presented to Rashtrapati ji–
1.
History
of the
Academy
entitled "The
Journey of NASI (1930-2005)" by Prof. B.N. Dhawan,
Chief Editor, Proceedings of the Academy (Biological
Sciences).
2.
Souvenir by Prof. (Mrs.) Manju Sharma, Past President of the
Academy,
3.
A Profile of the Academy by Prof. H.Y. Mohan Ram, a senior Fellow of
the Academy,
4.
Special
Issue on "Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals and
Zoonoses in India"
by Prof. Veena Tandon, Editor of the Issue and Council Member
of the Academy,
5.
'A
Book on Safe Water, Health for Success' by Prof. V.P. Sharma, Past President of the Academy.
Prof.
(Mrs.) Manju Sharma
presenting the Souvenir of the Academy to His Excellency
Hon'ble Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India.
On
this historical occasion Prof. V.P. Kamboj, President of the
Academy honoured Rashtrapati ji Hon'ble Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
by presenting a memento and shawl.
He also honoured the Governor, Chief Minister, Prof.
Joshi and Shri Ambani by presenting mementos to them.
Prof.
V.P. Sharma presenting the book on 'Safe Water Health for
Success' to His Excellency Hon'ble Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of
India.
Rashtrapati
ji honoured the Past Presidents of the Academy present on the
occasion – Prof. S.Z. Qasim, Prof. M.G.K. Menon, Prof. A.P.
Mitra, Prof. (Mrs.) Manju Sharma, Prof. P.N. Tandon, Prof.
V.P. Sharma, Prof. S.K. Joshi and Prof. Jai Pal Mittal.
He also honoured the Present President, Prof. V.P.
Kamboj on this occasion.
His
Excellency Hon'ble Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India
with the Past Presidents of the Academy present on the
occasion.
The
inauguration was followed by a Symposium on “Excitement
of Science” held at the Auditorium of the Academy.
During the symposium nine scientific sessions were held
where lectures were delivered by eminent scientists. Titles of
their lectures are given in the table :
Speaker
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Title
of the Lecture
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Prof. A.P. Mitra
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Global Change : Challenges of a Changing
Environment
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Prof. P.N. Tandon
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Stem Cells
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Prof. R.A. Mashelkar
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Making High Technology Work for the Poor
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Prof. Anil Kakodkar
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The Excitement of Mission Oriented R & D
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Prof. S.K. Joshi
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Strong Interacting Electrons : Puzzles and
Challenges
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Prof. Jai Pal Mittal
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Excitement in Chemistry
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Prof. G. Padmanaban
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Genomic Sciences and Medical Biotechnology
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Prof. Harsh K. Gupta
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Tsunamis
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Prof. D. Balasubramanian
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The History and Development of the Field of
Genetics
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Prof. Akhilesh K. Tyagi
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Rice Genome and Beyond
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Prof. R. Gadagkar
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Cooperation and Altruism in Insect Societies
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Prof. Sushanta Dattagupta
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Memory in Magnetic Nano-particle
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Prof. Mahtab Bamji
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Diet, Nutrition and Health - Challenges and
Opportunities
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Prof. Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath
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Use it or Lose it - How the Human Brain Works
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Prof. Amit Ghosh
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Ethical Issues in the Frontier Areas of Science :
Some Considerations for Biotechnology
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Prof. A.K. Sood
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Can you say No to NANO?
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Shri Mukesh Ambani
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Science and Technology in building the 21st
Century India
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Prof. A.P. Mitra (left) and
Prof. P.N. Tandon (right) delivering lectures during
the Symposium on 'Excitement of Science"
Prof. R.A. Mashelkar (left) and Prof.
Anil Kakodkar (right) delivering lectures
during the Symposium on 'Excitement of Science"
Prof. S.K. Joshi (left)
and Prof. Jai Pal Mittal (right) delivering lectures during the Symposium on
'Excitement of Science
Prof. G. Padmanaban (left) and Prof.
Harsh K. Gupta (right) delivering lectures
during the Symposium on 'Excitement of Science"
Prof. D. Balasubramanian (left) and Prof.
Akhilesh K. Tyagi (right) delivering lectures
during the Symposium on 'Excitement of Science"
Prof. R. Gadagkar (left) and Prof.
Sushanta Dattagupta (right) delivering lectures
during the Symposium on 'Excitement of Science"
Prof. Mahtab Bamji (left) and Prof.
(Ms.) Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath
(right) delivering lectures during the Symposium on
'Excitement of Science"
Prof. Amit Ghosh (left)
and Prof.
A.K. Sood (right)
delivering lectures during the Symposium on 'Excitement of
Science"
Shri Mukesh Ambani delivering lecture during the Symposium on
'Excitement of Science"
Prof.
V.L. Chopra (left) and
Prof.
(Mrs.) Manju Sharma (right) Chairing
lectures during the Symposium on 'Excitement of Science"
These
exciting lectures were delivered in a simple manner which
could be understood by the audience. The students attending
the lectures interacted with the speakers, after the lecture.
The symposium was a great scientific feast for the
participants.
Satellite Symposia – The
first
Satellite Symposium of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of
the Academy was organized during the 7th
International Symposium on ‘Vector Borne Diseases’ at
Patiala, on 18th February, 2005. It was inaugurated
by Prof. V.P. Kamboj, President of the Academy, who was also
the Chief Guest on the occasion. The Keynote Address was
delivered by Prof. V.P. Sharma. The list of other Satellite
Symposia held under the auspices of Platinum Jubilee
Celebrations of the Academy is given below –
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S.
No.
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Title
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Venue
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Date
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1.
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Nanotechnology
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IIT Bombay
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September 8-9,2005
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2.
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Perspectives in Mathematics
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Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai
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Sept. 23-24, 2005
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3.
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String Theory-Basic Notions and Recent Developments
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H.R.I. Allahabad
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Oct. 1-2,2005
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4.
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Stem Cell Research : Potential and Therapeutics
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Modern College, Pune
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October 16, 2005
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5.
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Vector Borne Parasitic Diseases
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RMRC, NE Region, Duibrugarh
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Oct. 24-26, 2005
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6.
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Toxicology, Environment and Occupational Health
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ITRC, Lucknow
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Nov. 7-10, 2005
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7.
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Macromolecular Crystallography
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CDFD, Gandipet,
Hyderabad
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Nov. 15-16, 2005
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8.
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Technology and Innovation in Math Education
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IIT Bombay
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Dec 4-6, 2005
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9.
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Bio-diversity, Agriculture and Nutritional Security (Dedicated to Late
Dr. T.N. Khoshoo)
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M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai.
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Dec. 6, 2005
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10.
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Brain Research
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NIMHANS, Bangalore
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Dec. 11-14, 2005
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11.
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Gene to Genome : Environment and Chemical Interaction
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ITRC, Lucknow
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Jan 18-20, 2006
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12.
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Drinking Water and Community Health – Standards, Surveillance and
Management
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INSA, New Delhi
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Feb.10-11, 2006
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13.
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Advances in Product Development 2006
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MNNIT, Allahabad
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Feb 17-18, 2006
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14.
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Orchids : Why and How
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Panjab University, Chandigarh
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March 18-20, 2006
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15.
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Himalayan Biodiversity – Issues and Options for Priority Research
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G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, Almora
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March 27-28, 2006
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Children
Science Awareness Programme – Children Science Awareness
Programme were organized in the colleges of Dehradun, Nainital
and Hardwar under the Convenorship of Prof. V.P. Sharma.
NASI - Platinum Jubilee Lectures Series – During
the Platinum Jubilee year of the Academy some of its Senior
Fellows delivered Platinum Jubilee Lectures. These Speakers
were designated as the NASI-Platinum Jubilee Speakers by the
Academy.
Prof.
M.G.K. Menon delivered several lectures on Cosmic Rays and
Elementary Particle Physics and Medicine etc. at different
places.
Prof.
V.P. Sharma delivered lectures on Fighting Malaria in India;
Personal Protection from mosquito nuisance and diseases;
Excitement of Science; Role of Entomology in Malaria;
Control; Artemisia annua-a source of wonder antimalarial drug;
Malaria : Situation analysis, diagnosis and treatment; Malaria
: Prevention and treatment; Malaria prevention, diagnosis and
treatment with particular reference to high risk groups;
Malaria : prevention and treatment with particular reference
to women; Mosquito behaviour and their role in malaria
transmission; Fighting malaria with Artemisia annua – a
wonder anti-malarial drug; and Malaria and its control by the
communities. |
