enesis HALL of PRIDE 100th INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS January 2013, Kolkata, India Science for shaping the future of India SYMPOSIUM

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1 100th INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS January 2013, Kolkata, India Science for shaping the future of India HALL of PRIDE enesis SYMPOSIUM Host Event Managed By UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA ~gw {dkmz _ {Xa

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3 From Small Beginnings Come Great Things FFrom its modest beginning in 1914, in Kolkata, with hundred and five members, Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) has grown into a strong fraternity with more than twenty thousand members till date and stands on the threshold of its Centennial Celebration! ISCA was conceived with an objective of advancing, promoting and furthering the cause of science in India, thus stimulating scientific research in the country. For the last 99 years, the annual meet of Indian Science Congress(ISC) has been witnessing a unique confluence of the scientific fraternity who share the platform to discuss the key issues pertaining to various streams of science and technology. The recommendations resulting out of this brainstorming offer a framework for development of science in general and National Science Policy, in particular. Luminous personalities like Acharya P. C. Ray, Sir J.C. Bose, Prof. C.V. Raman, Prof. S. N. Bose, Prof. M.N. Saha, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Homi Bhabha, Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar etc. have spearheaded various editions of Indian Science Congress. And now, keeping in view, the special significance of the centenary year of ISC, the Hon ble Prime Minister of India has assumed the helm of the 100 ISC as its General President. This celebrated edition of ISC would bring in total recall of the zeitgeist GP Message It is an honour and a privilege for me to assume the position of the General President of the Indian Science Congress Association in its centennial year. I receive this honour with deep humility towards the scientific community and accept this challenge with a profound sense of responsibility towards the teeming millions of our country, for whom science could be a force of transformation from pover ty, ignorance, hunger and disease. It is imperative for the community of scientists to remain rooted to our reality and be cognizant of our own problems, to make inclusive growth and development a reality. I hope the centenary celebration of the ISC will also be an occasion to recall the social consciousness that inspired the founding fathers of the Indian Science Congress Association. This is why the theme chosen for the Science Congress for the year is Science for Shaping the Future of India. The 100th annual session of the Congress has been convened in Kolkata between 3 and 7 January, This is the city where the journey began for the Association. We should observe the centenary year in the most productive and purposeful manner. I invite the scientific community of India to come out and shape the future of modern India. I extend a warm welcome to all those who would participate in the Centenary Year events of the Indian Science Congress. " associated with the implicit science movement that has thrived in our country for so long! ( Extract from GP's message in the first circular)

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5 IThe centenary session of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) is scheduled from 3-7 January Kolkata, the city to hold the first session of ISC will have the honour of hosting the historic 100th edition of ISC. Traditionally inaugurated by the Hon ble Prime Minister of India, however, the historical centennial session shall witness Dr. Manmohan Singh himself steering the 100th Congress as its General President. Thousands of national/international delegates including eminent scientists, industry leaders, technocrats, policy makers, entrepreneurs, innovators and academicians would grace this occasion. Inauguration Focal theme The celebrated 100th edition of ISC would bring in a total recall of the spirit of the times and values such as nationalism and self reliance. The past editions of the ISC have focused on shaping of Indian Science. The time has come to deploy this science for betterment of the country and design the overall future of India. Thus the focal theme of 100th ISC is very aptly chosen as Science for Shaping the Future of India. The deliberations under this topic would help in identifying and influencing the actions for implementing Science Technology Innovation Policy The new developing knowledge/technologies/innovations paving in solutions for food and nutrition security, affordable health care, home land security, energy and environment, water, communication, commutation, sanitation, housing and in general raising the standard of living of people would be in special spot light under this focal theme of 100th Indian Science Congress. Major Components of Science Congress Plenary Sessions I Science Communicators Meet I Public Lectures I Pride of India Expo I Children Science Congress I Women Science Congress I Genesis Symposium I Cultural Programme I Vigyan Jyot Host Organisation The University of Calcutta, established on 24 January 1857 is the first institution in South Asia to be established as a multidisciplinary and secular Western style university. The university has total 14 campuses spread over the city of Kolkata and its suburbs. In India, it was ranked 3 by the India Today Top India Universities of The university has produced many scientists, engineers, world leaders and Nobel laureates and teachers. Some of the eminent personalities who either studied or worked here include Rabindranath Tagore, Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman, Ronald Ross, Amartya Sen, Satyajit Ray, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Sir Rajen Mookerjee, Lakshmi Mittal, Aditya Birla, Jagadish Chandra Bose, Satyendra Nath Bose etc. Bose Institute pioneered the concept of inter-disciplinary research in India in sync with global trends. Its alumni have achieved renown in India and the world. The institute has evolved over the years into a multi-disciplinary research organization with stress on fundamental research in its pursuit of advancement of knowledge in Science and technology and at the same time developing highly competent and able scientific manpower. It has succeeded in developing a vast intellectual resource in areas ranging from astrophysics, radiation physics, and quantum mechanics to the frontline areas of contemporary biology such as systems biology etc. The Bose Institute has served the nation for the past 85 years through its pursuit of advancement of knowledge in science and technology. University of Calcutta and Bose Institute are conducting the centennial session of ISC in collaboration with : Indian institute of Chemical Biology, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur University, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Indian Statistical Institute, Central Glass and Ceramics Research Institute, All India Institute of Hygiene & Public Health and Visva Bharati.

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7 PRIDE OF INDIA ISC EXPO PThe Pride of India (PoI) expo is spread over an area of 10,000 sqm and is built with state of art infrastructure. The PoI Expo is a confluence of new ideas, innovations and products covering the entire canvas of scientific world. The expo showcases cutting-edge technologies, scientific products and services, achievements, innovations, initiatives, and vision for future of India s leading public and private organisations, research labs, educational institutions, defence etc. Over the years, the PoI Expo 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, concepts etc striking right cord with all its stakeholders. Such is the power of this event that the five days witness a large number of visitors from the corporate sector, scientific fraternity and academia, R&D institutes, defence, government, PSUs etc. The corporate world explores new opportunities of transforming concepts into marketable products/services forging new alliances with best of the R&D labs and establishing contacts. The budding scientists of India throng the venue to assimilate never ending stream of knowledge. Participant Profile I Central and State Govts. I PSUs I Corporate I R&D Organizations I Academic Institutions I Publishers I Infrastructure Cos. I BFSI I SMEs NGOs I Instrumentation Cos. I Automobiles I Agriculture I IT, ICT, BT & Nano I Aerospace & Defence I Energy I Environment I Tourism I Health Visitor Profile: I Scientists I Nobel Laureates I Academia I Policy Makers I Entrepreneurs/Innovators/C Level Corporate I Lakhs of Students/Youth and General Public Key Pavilions in PoI Expo R&D This is a dedicated pavilion under which all the leading as well as upcoming R&D organizations from varied fields like Agriculture, Horticulture, Industrial Research, Medicine, Biotech, IT, Space, Defence etc. showcase their achievements and initiatives. It would be a wonderful opportunity to attract corporate organizations that heavily invest in R&D. Union Ministries As Pride of India Expo experiences lakhs of visitors/has a footfall of over a lakh, the central ministries utilize this opportunity to spread awareness about their new schemes and policies by taking up stalls in this dedicated pavilion. PSUs India's leading Public Sector Undertakings use this platform for showcasing their strengths, achievements, initiatives and new ventures thus associating themselves with Pride of India. Corporate/Industry The Pride of India expo offers an excellent platform to entire corporate sector to showcase their products and services to all the dignitaries of ISC as well as large number of youth and general public visiting the expo. Also this opportunity could be utilized for brand/image building, product/services' promotions, networking with who's who from scientific and academic fraternity as well as top level policy makers (ministers and bureaucrats) of central as well as state governments, entrepreneurs and innovators, technology transfers, collaborations in R & D, launch of tech-driven, innovative products and concepts etc. striking right cord with all its stakeholders. States of India The states pavilion provides unique opportunities for India's states to showcase their various initiatives, progress and core competencies for others to emulate and attract investments. Almost all leading states like Gujarat, Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Assam, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Meghalaya, Kerala etc. have participated in the Pride of India expo.

8 Special Pavilions Edu Vision The Edu Vision is a unique theme pavilion that hosts leading institutions, academic bodies, universities and other stakeholders (publishers, e learning companies etc.) associated with the education sector. It is pertinent to mention that thousands of high school and junior college students throng the exhibition wherein different universities and other educational institutes could attract potential students by displaying their various courses, programs, campus facilities etc. Also large number of decision makers of educational organizations like Vice Chancellors, Principals, Deans etc. are present in the expo thus entrepreneurs and innovators in education space can network/interact with them. Many leading educational organizations like IIT Madras, NCERT, IGNOU, SRM University, KIIT, Meghe Group of Institutions, Sinhgad Group of Institutions, Karnataka State Women University, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, NEHU, Nirma University, Angurao University, Punjab University, Annamalai University, State Institution of Education Technology Kerala, Springer, Wiley, S Chand and Company, Mc Graw Hill Education, Oxford University Press, NBT, Young India Films, Kerala University etc have been some of the participants in PoI Expo. On occasion of 100th ISC - Taking PoI Expo to the next level by Introducing International/ Countries Pavilion Under this pavilion participation of those countries would be invited/welcomed who have signed science and technology (S&T) related MoUs with India. It would be a wonderful platform to showcase various S&T co-operation aspects with India, past present proposed joint ventures, joint R&D/S&T related projects etc. This pavilion shall offer an excellent opportunity to attract that segment of private sector that is ready to invest in joint R&D ventures of India and partner countries so that all stakeholders are benefitted. Apart from ISC delegates and VIPs, a large number of students (over few lakhs) frequent the Pride of India Expo. The foreign universities/international education bodies could provide information about their ongoing/future programmes, courses and special opportunities available for Indian students and attract their enrolment. SMEs/BFSI/Tourism Organizations which belong to sectors which are not directly related to R&D and S&T but play a crucial role in the country s development, like BFSI, Infrastructure, Tourism etc come under this section of the Expo. Various banks and financial institutions could take up stalls to showcase their schemes and services supporting education, research etc. as well as special schemes/policies for students, teachers, scientists etc. Venture capital organizations could take up stalls in this segment so that innovators who would like to be entrepreneurs would be able to directly approach these organizations and matter could be taken further.

9 Sponsorship Opportunities Category Value ( INR) Event Patron 75,00,000 EXHIBITION TARRIF Platinum Sponsor 30,00,000 Space Type Shell Stand (Min. 9 sqm.) Raw Space (Min. 36 sqm.) Participation Fees (Rs. Per Sqm.) (USD Per Sqm.) Gold Sponsor 20,00,000 Silver Sponsor 15,00,000 Plus service tax 12.36% applicable Each 9 sqm. shell stand stall is entitled for one table, two chairs, three spotlights, one 5 amps power socket, wall to wall carpet and one waste paper basket Co-Sponsor Pride of India 7,50,000 Lead Conference Sponsor Genesis 10,00,000 Co-Sponsor Genesis 7,50,000 Symposium Session Sponsor 2,00,000 Delegate Kit Sponsor (Genesis) 4,00,000

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11 HALL of PRIDE 99th ISC , Bhubaneswar Shri Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray 98th ISC- 2011, Chennai HWith the growing popularity of Pride of India (PoI) Expo, large numbe of students, virtually in lakhs started visiting the expo. Hence a need was felt by the senior scientists that Expo should have information of Indian role models which would inspire these young impressionable minds. Hall of Pride pavilion was thus conceptualized and since 90 th edition of ISC (year 2003) is be ing organized in the PoI Expo. This dedicated pavilion depicts the life journey of 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. It is pertinent to mention that every year, all the dignitaries to the congress, apart from lakhs of students and general public make a point visit this hall. This year has special significance as Hall of Pride pavilion completes 10 years of its conceptualization. On this occasion the Hall of Pride would be dedicated to Hon ble Justice Sir Asutosh Mookerjee, the first General President (GP) of ISCA and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister to be come the GP of ISCA. Shri Thiru Srinivasa Ramanujan & Padmabushan Alagappa Chettiar 97th ISC , Thiruvananthapuram Prof. Satish Dhawan 96th ISC- 2009, Shillong Sir C V Raman 94th ISC- 2007, Chidambaram Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru & Shri G.D.Birla 93rd ISC-2006, Hyderabad Dr. M. S. Swaminathan & Shri Y. C. Deveshwar 92nd ISC-2005, Ahmedabad Dr. Raja Ramanna & Shri Kasturbhai Lalbhai 91st ISC-2004, Chandigarh Dr. Homi Bhabha & Shri J. R. D. Tata 90th ISC-2003, Bangalore Dr. Vikram Sarabhai & Shri Dhirubhai Ambani

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13 GOA Vigyan Jyot (VJ) Flame of Knowledge, is a novel initiative to popularize science and encourage pure science as a career amongst the youth thus preparing scientists and innovators for future. VJ was conceptualized on the lines of Olympic torch and inspired by the vision 2020 of our former President Dr. A.P.J. Kalam of making India powerful, prosperous nation by reaching the benefits of Science and Technology to every Indian and enriching the quality of life. VJ travels from Delhi to the venue of the congress by road on a float, spreading the importance of science amongst the youth en-route and remains lit throughout the event, inspiring lakhs of students visiting the Pride of India Expo, to take an oath to contribute to the cause of science. Vigyan Jyot is enthusiastically supported by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan & National Service Scheme (NSS) of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports throughout its journey which ensures participation of large number of youth from both the rural and urban areas en-route. On the occasion of historic 100th ISC VJ would travel from Delhi -> Kolkata Programme VJ would be ceremoniously flagged off from a prominent place in Delhi to start its road journey to Kolkata The Jyot mounted on a float would visit educational institutions in various cities and rural areas en route Some of the activities that would take place at these institutions are: Marathon Run with VJ Torch by large no. of students Address by Renowned Personalities Essay, Quiz, and Debate Competitions etc VJ would be ceremoniously received at Calcutta University The VJ would be re-lit at the PoI Expo site by renowned personality and thereafter it remains lit throughout the ISC to inspire students to dedicate their lives to the cause of science. All dignitaries and JEMMU KASHMIR delegates to ISC would be HIMACHAL PRADESH conducted to the VJ PUJAB During the valedictory function of the VJ torch would be passed on to the GP elect 101st ISC RAJASTHAN GUJARAT HARYANA MAHARASHTRA UTTARANCHAL MADHYA PRADESH NEPAL UTTAR PRADESH CHHATTIS GARH ORISSA BIHAR JHARKHAND SIKKIM WEST BENGAL ASSAM NAGALAND MEGHALAYA MANIPUR TRIPURA ARUNACHAL PRADESH MIZORAM ANDHRA PRADESH KARNATAKA Proposed states being Covered KERALA TAMIL NADU We acknowledge the support of Govt Of India

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15 RICH will offer unique partnering opportunities that will translate science into enesis-xii SYMPOSIUM business, research into industry, through mutually beneficial collaborations. The sessions in the Symposium will focus on specific industry sectors of growth driven by Government R&D Departments and Institutes - Life Sciences, Defence and Energy and will offer strategy and opportunities for Genesis XII Genesis is a one day symposium organized concurrent to ISC which brings together Industry Captains, Eminent Scientific & Academic Fraternity and Policy Makers on a common platform to discuss and deliberate on the key issues of national importance and exchange ideas and explore collaborative opportunities. Aligned with the focal theme of 100th ISC - Science for shaping the future of India and with India's Vision to lead tomorrows economy, the focal theme for 12th edition of Genesis Symposium will be "India's R&D Vision, Innovation and the Opportunities for Industry Growth". On the occasion of centenary edition of ISC, the Genesis Symposium would be elevated to the next level where it will serve as a Research Industry Collaboration Hub - RICH, that will bring together the Stakeholders, i.e. the Policy Makers, R&D Scientists and Technocrats and Industry on one platform with a common goal. Industry to partner and collaborate. The Speakers representing Government Departments and R&D Institutes will present the various Projects and proposed Activities to be undertaken in the Sector to the delegates from Industry. They will seek and invite Vendors and Business partners from Industry, with special emphasis on opening the doors of opportunity to the SME's in the sector. Similarly heads and eminent scientists from R&D organisations would explore collaborative opportunities with entrepreneurs and industry. Interlinx Partnering Tool Genesis Symposium would act as a gateway to B2B meetings and partnering opportunities with the help of web based tool named Interlinx. This web based advanced Interlinx partnering tool will enable all delegates to upload their company/organisation profile. The advance search engine will help identify respective potential partners and schedule one to one meetings.

16 100th ISC PoI Expo welcomes you to the City of Joy - Kolkata A city of Joy and Love, Grandeur, Glory and Science... Kolkata alias Calcutta is full of life and bustle, where traditional occupations rub shoulders with ultra modern industries. Kolkata is India's second largest city and the capital of West Bengal, situated at the point where the Indian subcontinent starts to narrow into the triangular southern peninsula. The city is full of tourists spots like Victoria Memorial, Birla Planetarium, Howrah Bridge, Indian Museum, Science city, St. Paul s Cathedral, Tipu Sultan Mosque, Kalighat Temple, Belur Math, Dakhineswar Temple, Shantiniketan etc. Event Managed By For more details on participation opportunities, contact: th 100 ISC Expo Secretariat Delhi : MM Activ, 603, 6th Floor, Rohit House, 3 Tolstoy Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi Tel: Fax: DELHI : Jyoti Mishra Tel: Fax: Mobile: I BANGALORE: Wg Cdr (Retd) Vinay Sagdeo Tel: /13 Fax: Mobile: I HYDERABAD : YVL Narasimha Murthy Tel: Fax: Mobile: I MUMBAI : Denzil D'Souza Tel: Fax: Mobile: I NAGPUR: Manisha Boratkar Tel: Fax: Mobile: I PUNE : Ashish Inamdar Tel: Fax: Mobile: I CHENNAI Krishna Kumar.V Mobile: info@iscexpo.in Website :