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ISSN 0409-7467
CSIR News
Newsletter of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
Volume 68 No. 05 & 06 website: http://www.csir.res.in March 2018
In The News
Union Transport Minister Releases
India’s First “Highway Capacity Manual”
Developed by CSIR-CRRI
Union Minister for Road, Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari releases the Indian “Highway Capacity Manual”
THE country’s first ever “Highway Capacity Manual” The manual has been developed by the
(HCM) was recently released by Union Road Transport CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI),
& Highways, Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari. The manual Delhi on the basis of an extensive, country-wide
will guide road engineers and policy makers about study of the traffic characteristics on different
road expansion. categories of roads like single lane, two-lane, multi-
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lane urban roads, inter-urban highways for when and how to expand or manage
In The News and expressways and the associated different types of roads and their
intersections on these roads. intersections and the level of services to
The study was conducted in collabo- be put in place. It has been developed
ration with seven academic institutions based on the unique nature and diversity
including IIT-Roorkee, Mumbai and of traffic on Indian roads.
Countries like the Guwahati; School of Planning and Shri Nitin Gadkari expressed the
US, China, Malaysia, Architecture, New Delhi; Indian hope that the long awaited manual
Indonesia, Taiwan Institute of Engineering and Science and would help in the scientific planning
Technology, Shibpur; Sardar Vallabhai and expansion of road infrastructure
have had their own Patel National Institute of Technology, in the country. He also said that there
Highway Capacity Surat and Anna University, Chennai. was a need to popularise the use of new
Manuals for quite Countries like the US, China, materials like fly-ash, plastic, oil slag and
some time. This is Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan have had municipal waste in road construction.
their own Highway Capacity Manuals He also called upon researchers and
the first time that for quite some time. This is the first time engineers to expedite formulation of a
the manual has been that the manual has been developed in good design for safe and effective speed
developed in India. India. The manual lays down guidelines breakers for Indian roads.
Indigenous Anti-Counterfeit Ink
The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory that are normally not visible, since
(CSIR-NPL), New Delhi, is at it again. those features are printed with a special
The laboratory that gave us the indelible ink that glows – or fluoresces – only
ink is all set to launch a high security ink when exposed to ultraviolet radiations.
that makes counterfeiting difficult. However, many such inks already in
Dr. Bipin Gupta and his team use need a special surface that is “UV
Security inks are have described a novel process of bland” to be effective. In other words,
essential and manufacturing that makes an all-purpose they need a special paper that itself does
crucial for printing security ink a reality. The process is not glow under UV light.
reported in Chemistry: A European Journal The ink developed by Bipin
of currency. They
(DOI: 10.1002/chem.201704076). The Gupta’s team however does not need
help prevent any new ink has been developed in response such special surfaces. “It is printable
counterfeits, and in to the “Make in India” call by the on all papers and surfaces,” exudes
such an event make Honourable Prime Minister, says Dr. Dr. Gupta. Not only that, the ink can
Bipin Gupta. be tested both under UV and Infrared
their detection easy.
Security inks are essential and crucial lights. This dual-mode glowing by the
for printing of currency. They help ink adds to its secure nature making it
prevent any counterfeits, and in such doubly counterfeit proof. The “ink is
an event make their detection easy. The formulated from a cost-effective dual-
first step that we all follow in detection mode luminescent composite pigment”,
of a counterfeit is to scan it under UV says Dr. Gupta. It is prepared by a
light. One could then clearly see features combination of rare earth elements like
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Prints using the new security ink appear differently under normal light
(a) and under UV light (b)
Gadolinium, Ytterbium and Erbium responding to specific excitation
oxides with phosphors such as Zinc and wavelengths and that emit specific
Manganese Sulphide. wavelengths of light are possible.
Gupta’s team has judiciously mixed This makes it extremely difficult to
these two complex chemicals to get a counterfeit,” explains Gupta. In other
pigment. The resulting pigment can be words, patterns that appear identical on
mixed in the PVC gold medium used in paper or on different currencies may
the manufacture of ordinary inks. The glow differently when exposed to a
rare earth metals are in the form of selected and specific frequency of light.
nanorods and respond to near infrared Besides making currency secure, these
laser while the phosphors respond to novel inks can also be used in “printing
UV light. “The composite pigment can labels of pharmaceuticals or in printing
be excited with two wavelengths – in important documents” says Gupta.
ultraviolet light (365 nm, UV lamp) and With the patent pending, the ink’s
980 nm with Near-infrared laser. The availability in the market may not be
nanorods emit red light upon excitation too distant. It would then be another
with 980 nm laser and phosphors emit unique gift from the National Physical
yellow light upon exposure to 365 nm Laboratory which gave us the indelible
UV lamp. The ink designed by Gupta’s ink to ensure a free franchise.
team shines bright yellow under UV and
intense red when under IR. A.S.K.V.S. Sharma,
“We have plans to replace NIR laser CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru
with NIR LEDs in future to make a
cost-effective excitation source,” says Reference:
Dr. Gupta. That would make the lamps Kanika et al., A Novel Approach to Synthesise
a Dual-Mode Luminescent Composite Pigment
cheaper and easy for manufacturing. for Uncloneable High-Security Codes to
The composite pigments in the ink, Combat Counterfeiting, Chem. Eur. J. 2017, Vol.
Gupta says, are “tunable and thus more 23, Pp 17144 – 17151, 2017 (DOI: 10.1002/
secure”. Meaning that the pigments chem.201704076)
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In The News Natural Composite for Stronger Bone Grafts
Researchers from the
Advanced Materials
and Processing
Division at the
CSIR-National
Metallurgical
Laboratory
(CSIR-NML),
Jamshedpur have Researchers from the Advanced to be steam sterilised before use, the
developed a novel Materials and Processing Division substance should be able to withstand
nanocomposite that at the CSIR-National Metallurgical at least 120 degree C. The new polymer
Laboratory (CSIR-NML), Jamshedpur nanocomposite is thermally stable up to
has shown potential
have developed a novel nanocomposite 200 degree C, they say. It is biodegradable
to be used as a that has shown potential to be used as and also accelerates the formation of
regenerative bone a regenerative bone graft especially in new bone apatite under simulated body
graft especially in regions that need high strength. fluid.
The nanocomposite was Human bone cell line (MG-63) cells
regions that need high
synthesised through a simple and cost- were also found to be biocompatible
strength. effective route. The composite contains and proliferated in the presence
carboxymethyl cellulose, gelatin and of the nanocomposite. In fact, the
hydroxyapatite, with the hydroxyapatite nanocomposite accelerated the bone
in nanoscale (25-10 nm size). cell line for new bone tissue formation.
Since bone grafts to be used in Often the risk of transferring
load-bearing applications must match diseases and chances of biological
the strength of the natural bone, the rejection from the host body are very
researchers evaluated the strength and high in the case of bones transplanted
elasticity of the nanocomposite and from others (allograft). On the other
found it to be in the same range as hand, metallic implants have high
human cancellous and cortical bone. mechanical strength and mismatch with
In the paper published in the natural bone causing stress shielding
Journal of Materials Science, the authors and bone loosening which may damage
inform that since all bone grafts need or fracture adjacent bones.
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The researchers say that the after implantation. The nanocomposite
compressive strength and modulus of gets absorbed inside the body and new
the nanocomposite developed by them bone is formed in that place. And unlike
is in the range of human bone. So, there metallic implants, there is no need to
is no risk of damage to adjacent bones take out the new implants.
Artificial Small Intestine Helps Study
Nutrient Absorption from food
In a development that promises to
overcome ethical issues in research,
scientists from the Central Food
Technological Research Institute
(CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, and the
Indian Institute of Food Processing
Technology (IIFPT), Thanjavur, have
developed an artificial small intestine
system to test the level of absorption
of micronutrients and other bioactive
compounds from food.
The artificial system consists of
a perfusion chamber fitted with rat
intestine and requires just two hours
to analyse the intestinal absorption.
Methods currently in use are time-
consuming and not suitable for studying
large number of compounds.
The artificial intestine system, which
cost Rs 20 lakh to develop, simulates
the exact physiological conditions and
helps to evaluate both bioaccessibility
and bioavailability of nanoformulated
bioactive compounds. The system has
reduced the number of rats required
for animal trials from 6-10 rats to just
2-3 thus taking care of the ethical issues
that researchers face in carrying out
in vivo studies. up. While in the case of the fat-soluble
The researchers checked the compound, the permeability was higher
permeability of both fat-soluble in rats than the new system, the artificial
(vitamin E) and water-soluble (gallic system performed better for the water-
acid) compounds using the new set- soluble compound.
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R&D Highlights
R&D Highlights
Studies on Consolidation & Deformation
Characteristics of Ordinary & Geosynthetic
Encased Stone Column Improved Soft Soil:
CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee
The present study carried out at CSIR- improved soft soil. The clay soil used
Central Building Research Institute for the study was classified as CL as
(CSIR-CBRI), Roorkee sought to per IS classification system. The liquid
improve the load carrying capacity limit and plastic limit of the soil were
The effect of stress of soft soil treated with ordinary and 34.5 % and 23.5 %, respectively. The
concentration encased stone columns. In addition, the stone aggregates used to form the stone
ratio will give the load sharing between the soil and stone columns are angular in nature, of size
column was also studied to evaluate 2 to 10 mm and have uniform gradation.
clear guidelines
the stress concentration ratio between The stone aggregate in all the tests
for predicting load the surrounding soil and stone column was compacted to a dry unit weight
improvement and when subjected to external loading. The of 16.2 kN/m3 corresponding to a
settlement factors effect of stress concentration ratio will relative density of 60 % representing
give the clear guidelines for predicting field situation.
which makes the
load improvement and settlement Based on the unconfined
treatment method factors which makes the treatment compression tests on clay samples,
economically method economically beneficial. water content of 28 % was selected for
beneficial. meeting the required shear strength of
Model Test 15 kPa which simulates the soft clay
Usually the stone columns are installed characteristics in field conditions. The
in triangular or square pattern in such clay was dried for 24 hours and then
a manner that each column influences pulverized and mixed with required
certain area of soil, called unit cell. As unit quantity of water and finally filled in the
cell is representative of an area treated test tank. The soil was then filled inside
with stone columns, it was decided to the test tank in five layers and each layer
carry out unit cell experiments in the was properly compacted with a hammer
present study. The experiments were of 4.5 Kg to achieve a compacted height
carried out to estimate the load carrying of 120 mm with uniform density. After
capacity of ordinary and encased stone the preparation of clay bed, installation
column installed in soft clay. For this, of stone column was performed.
unit cell having inner diameter of 185 The installation procedure begins
mm and height of 600 mm height was with bore-hole formation, which
used. involves removal of soil from unit cell
Three stone columns of diameters by placing a casing pipe having diameter
63 mm, 76 mm and 88 mm with an area equal to that of selected stone column
replacement ratio of 11.6 %, 16.9 % diameter. Then the pipe was pushed
and 22.6 %, respectively were selected vertically inside the prepared clay soil
for evaluating the load carrying capacity and the soil inside the tube was removed
of stone columns and stone column carefully leaving hole at the centre.
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Fig. 1. View of stone column Fig. 2. View of stone column and Fig. 3. Granular blanket for load
and unit cell location of earth pressure cells distribution
Fig. 4. View of complete load test Fig. 5. Load test results for different stone
set-up columns (surface loading)
Then the bore hole gets replaced with is loaded with a loading plate having
stone chips filled in stages to 120 mm diameter equivalent to that of cell
thickness and compacted to achieve diameter. Typical photograph showing
a dry unit weight of 16.18 KN/m3. the details of surface loading is shown
The completed view of constructed in Fig. 4. Settlement during loading is
stone column is shown in Fig. 1. For measured using dial gauges having 0.01
measuring load distribution mechanism mm accuracy.
two earth pressure cells were used. Fig. 5 shows the surface load test
One earth pressure cell was placed at results of columns with diameters:
the centre of stone column and other 63 mm, 76 mm and 88 mm. At a
one at soil surface. The position of settlement of 10 mm the increase in load
earth pressure cells is shown in Fig. 2. carrying capacity for the corresponding
After placing earth pressure cells, sand diameter of stone columns of 63 mm,
cushion having thickness of 30 mm 76 mm and 88 mm is found to be 2,
was placed before starting load tests 3.6 and 5.1 times respectively for the
(Fig. 3). Then load tests were performed untreated clay soil. Similarly, the increase
to evaluate the load carrying capacity of in ultimate load carrying capacity is
stone columns. found to be 2, 2.45 and 5.1 times, with
Two types of tests were performed that of untreated clay soil. It can be
viz. column alone loading where seen that both load carrying capacity
the stone column get loaded with a and stiffness increases with increase in
plate having diameter equal to that diameter of stone columns.
of column diameter and other one is
S. Ganesh Kumar & M. Samanta
surface loading in which the entire cell
CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee
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Events
Events
CSIR-NISCAIR-DST National Workshop
“Science, Technology & Innovation Policy:
Optimising Communication & Information
Research”
Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya, Director, CSIR-NISCAIR addressing the gathering. On the dais
(from right) Dr. H. Purushotham, Chairman and Managing Director, National Research
Development Corporation (NRDC); Prof. K.K. Dwivedi, Vice Chancellor, ITM University, Gwalior;
Dr. R.S. Sangwan, Director, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR);
Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Head and Advisor, Policy Research, DST; Dr. Akhilesh Mishra,
Senior Scientist, Policy Research, DST
Science and technology policies play an foster scientific research, accelerate
important role in shaping a country’s technological developments and create
research and development. India has had innovative products and processes.
a few science and technology policies In view of the need for optimizing
since independence that have shaped communication and encompassing
science and technology in the country. information research when crafting
The latest policy in place is the Science, science, technology and information
Technology and Innovation Policy of policies, the CSIR-National Institute
2013. Devising science, technology and of Science Communication and
innovation policies requires considerable Information Resources (CSIR-
inputs and envisioning future needs so NISCAIR), organised a national
that such evidence-based policies can workshop on “Science, Technology
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& Innovation Policy: Optimising make STI policies more effective. He
Communication & Information also stressed on the important role
Research” during 23-25 January 2018 of social media as a communication
at the NASC Complex, New Delhi in platform.
collaboration with the Department of Prof. K.K. Dwivedi, Vice Chancellor,
Science and Technology, Government ITM University, Gwalior who was the
of India. About 100 participants Chief Guest of the inaugural session,
including scholars, researchers, said that policy implementation is as
scientists, practitioners, policy makers important as policy making to make
and students from all parts of the the STI policy a successful one. Prof.
country participated in the workshop. Dwivedi delved on strengthening the
Chairing the
Addressing the participants industry-academia R&D ecosystem to
and invitees during the workshop’s promote a culture of innovation in the inaugural session
inaugural function, Dr. Manoj Kumar country. He added that this is possible Dr. R.S. Sangwan,
Patairiya, Director, CSIR-NISCAIR through linkages between universities Director, Academy
stated that the workshop’s aim was to and national research laboratories.
of Scientific and
provide insights and underscore the Chairing the inaugural session Dr.
interventions of communication and R.S. Sangwan, Director, Academy of Innovative Research
information research while devising and Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) stated that
implementing the science, technology (AcSIR) stated that needs of the needs of the common
and innovation, policies, plans and common man should be kept in mind
man should be
strategies. while preparing policies and inculcating
Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Head and scientific temper in the society should kept in mind while
Advisor, Policy Research, Department of be integrated into policy initiatives. preparing policies and
Science and Technology who was Guest Dr. Akhilesh Mishra, Senior inculcating scientific
of Honour, highlighted the importance Scientist, Policy Research, Department
temper in the society
of data and evidences in devising of Science and Technology proposed
STI policies. Dr. H. Purushotham, the vote of thanks. should be integrated
Chairman and Managing Director, into policy initiatives.
National Research Development Launch of CSIR-NISCAIR
Corporation (NRDC) said that suitable Mobile App
communication strategies are vital to
CSIR-NISCAIR, keeping pace with
information technology development CSIR-NISCAIR,
and trends, launched its mobile app on
keeping pace
the occasion. Introducing the ‘CSIR-
NISCAIR Mobile App’, Mr. C.B. Singh, with information
Senior Principal Scientist and Head, technology
Information Technology Division, development and
CSIR-NISCAIR stated that the mobile
trends, launched its
app is a handy tool to access all CSIR-
NISCAIR research journals and popular mobile app on the
science magazines. A demonstration of occasion.
the App was also given following which
the dignitaries released the mobile app.
Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya,
Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Head and Advisor, Director, CSIR-NISCAIR added
Policy Research, DST that the App would make science
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Events
Launch of the CSIR-NISCAIR Mobile App
communication efforts of the Institute vital and stressed on the need to use
even more effective. The app also has alocal languages for wider dissemination
social media button, which allows usersof the STI policy.
to connect with NISCAIR through Dr. Balram Pani of Bhaskaracharya
various social media websites. College, Delhi University expressed
his view that science should blend
Panel Discussion on with innovation and that interest of
the masses should be kept in mind
“Understanding STI Structure so that policy makers can make an
in India” inclusive policy. Dr. Deepak Gupta
of the Himachal Pradesh Council
The inaugural session was for Science and Technology spoke
followed by a panel discussion on about various science communication
“Understanding STI Structure and popularization activities of the
in India”, which was chaired by Council. Dr. Sandeep Singhal, Senior
Prof. Rupinder Tewari, Panjab
University, Chandigarh who
stated that policy implementation
was more difficult than devising
policies.
While Dr. V.P. Singh,
President, Indian Science
Communication Society (ISCOS)
spoke about human resource
development programmes in
science communication and
stressed on aligning policy
initiatives to help farmers in
the country, Dr. Anil Saumitra
of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi
Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal said
Prof. Rupinder Tewari, that a balance between STI Dr. Anil Saumitra, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi
Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
Panjab University policy, humanity and R&D is
46 CSIR News
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Instruments Organisation) spoke on and collaboration when it came to
peer-to-peer science communication. communication strategies. She was of
the view that IT tools need to be better
Communication Implication & harnessed to strengthen communication.
Opportunities Dr. Nadeem Bashir of the Government
College for Women, Srinagar stated that
Dr. R.K Bhandari, Former Director, for enhancing science communication
CSIR-Central Building Research in J&K, ICT implementation in the
Institute (CBRI), Roorkee chaired state needs to be improved. Others who
the session on “Communication spoke during the session included Dr.
Implications and Opportunities”. In his Atul Kumar Agarwal, Senior Principal
opening remarks, Dr. Bhandari shared his Scientist, CSIR-Central Building
concerns related to the communication Research Institute and Dr. Ruchi Singh
strategies and suggested that better Gaur, Amity University.
communication strategies need to be
formulated to make STI policy more STI Policies: Global Scenario
effective. Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya, and Comparative Analyses
Director, CSIR-NISCAIR who was
co-chair of the session emphasized the Dr. K.J. Ramesh, Director-General, India
need for evidence-based policy. Meteorological Department chaired
the session on “Global Scenario and
Comparative Analyses of STI Policies”.
Dr. Jagdish Chander, Department of
Science and Technology, New Delhi
who was the lead speaker of the
session said that research and survey
inputs and data collection from target
and stakeholder groups is an essential
part of developing science policies.
Dr. Chagun Basha, Centre for Policy
Research, Indian Institute of Science,
Dr. R.K Bhandari, Former Director,
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute,
Roorkee
Speaking on the role of private
universities in science communication,
information science and planning, Prof.
Mayur Yergeri of NMIMS University
said that the policy framework should
strongly address open innovation. Dr.
P.S. Navaraj, Former Principal, Annai
Fathima College of Arts and Science
Madurai, spoke on the science of science
communication. Dr. Jyoti Yadav, Head,
Dr. Chagun Basha, Centre for Policy
PME, CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Research, Indian Institute of Science,
Integrative Biology (IGIB) said that Bengaluru
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Dr. G. Mahesh, CSIR-NISCAIR Dr. Mahruf Orewale, National Centre for
Technology Management, Nigeria
Bengaluru, Dr. G. Mahesh, the session on innovative tools, modes
CSIR-NISCAIR, Ms. Kirti and means. In his opening remarks, he
Sharma, Central Universitysaid that innovation related to science
of Gujarat and Dr. Mahruf should be properly narrated. Dr. R.S.
Orewale, National Centre for
Beniwal, Senior Principal Scientist,
Technology Management, CSIR-NISCAIR suggested that policies
Nigeria were the other should be formed on the basis of
speakers of the session. data, evidence and proper analysis.
He mentioned that cultural theory or
Innovative Tools, grounded reality is mostly ignored while
Modes & Means shaping science policies. There is a need
Ms. Kirti Sharma, Central University of to come up with customised policies and
Dr. P. Goswami, Director, problems should be discussed related to
Gujarat
CSIR-NISTADS chaired policy making, he added.
Dr. P. Goswami, Director, CSIR-NISTADS (Chair) and
Dr. R.S. Beniwal, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-NISCAIR (Co-chair)
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Impact: Information Analytics
In the session on impact of STI Policy,
Dr. Sanjay Mishra, Scientist, Department
of Science and Technology spoke on less
coverage of science in newspapers and
magazines and suggested that science
communication should be introduced
in the undergraduate curriculum. In his
talk, Dr. Venkatesh Dutta, Babasaheb
Bhimrao Ambedkar University,
Lucknow said that cultural theory or In the session on
grounded reality is mostly ignored while impact of STI Policy,
shaping science policies. There is a need Dr. Sanjay Mishra,
Dr. Venkatesh Dutta, Babasaheb Bhimrao
to come up with customised policies, he Ambedkar University, Lucknow
Scientist, Department
said.
of Science and
Science Communication recognized as an academic course in Technology spoke
Research & STI Policy India and there is a need to enable and on less coverage of
strengthen channels of communication
science in newspapers
Dr. V.K. Srivastava, President, Indian between the scientific community and
policy makers. and magazines and
Science Writers Association while
suggested that science
chairing the session on science
communication research and STI policy Information & Informatics communication should
suggested that the Industry Academia Support be introduced in
ecosystem in India which is essential to the undergraduate
promote the innovation scenario in the Dr. Ajay Pratap Singh from Lucknow
University chaired the session on curriculum.
country should be strengthened. Giving
his views on science communication information and informatics support.
research and STI Policy Dr. B.K. Tyagi Speaking on science, technology and
of Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi said innovation (STI) policy in the context
that science communication is not yet of tribal indigenous knowledge in India,
Dr. B.K. Tyagi, Vigyan Prasar Dr. T.K. Jana, CSIR-NISCAIR
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Events for data analytics.
Roundtable Discussion
A highlight of the workshop was a
roundtable discussion on the topic,
“Towards a Comprehensive Indian STI
Ecosystem” chaired by Dr. Sunil Kumar
Agarwal, SEED Division, Department
of Science and Technology, New Delhi.
Prof. M. Sai Baba, Principal Scientist,
NIAS, Bengaluru and Dr. Ram Aasre,
Principal Scientist, IARI, ICAR, Delhi
Dr. Ajay Pratap Singh from Lucknow
University (Chair) and Mr C.B. Singh, Senior were the experts.
Principal Scientist, CSIR-NISCAIR (Co-chair) To set the context of the discussion,
Dr. Sunil Kumar Agarwal showed a
film titled “Light of hope: Let the
Dr. Singh shared his concern about light spread with positivity and hope”
policy lacunas. Dr. K. Raghu Babu of that made the audience aware of how
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam slum dwellers devoid of basic natural
said that policy benefits should reach resources such as natural light, live in
villages. darkness even during day time. He made
Ms. CharuVerma, Principal Scientist, the workshop participants aware about
CSIR-NISCAIR, New Delhi, presented the various solar technologies promoted
her work under the title “BIG DATA: by DST benefitting the slum dwellers
Transforming Governance for Inclusive and the rural masses. He said that DST
Society”. She informed that is making efforts to connect different
the current work is in line with groups and various technologies with
the Technology Vision 2035 the rural sector and that the Team
that includes “Leadership in SEED of DST is endeavoring to scale
ICT: Towards Transforming up green tech solutions.
India into a Digitally
Empowered Society
and Knowledge
Economy”. She
summarized the science
and technology policy
implications and
imperatives like global
uniform standards for
ensuring data quality,
define data ownership
for different set of
healthcare services,
new set of rules for
data privacy and Prof. M. Sai Baba, Principal Scientist,
Ms. CharuVerma, Principal Scientist,
CSIR-NISCAIR finally education to NIAS, Bengaluru
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NIAS, Bengaluru gave his views for a INSA, Dr. Akhilesh Mishra, DST and
comprehensive Indian STI ecosystem. other prominent guests joined the
For this, highly skilled and motivated workshop’s valedictory function.
manpower is essential to make the Prof. Krishan Lal who was the
country progressive in all domains and chief guest of the event spoke at length
innovation is the key to solving many of about the need for a robust STI policy
the societal problems, he opined. and how science and technology led
Dr. Ram Aasre, Principal Scientist, innovation can be a major driver of
IARI, stated that through suitable national development. He stressed on
policy interventions, there has been “high-quality science for innovation”
steady progress in the agricultural and emphasized on the inclusion of
sector in general. Dr. Ravi Agarwal people with a strong science background
spoke about CSIR-NAL’s achievement for designing robust STI policies. Dr.
of successfully flying its 14-seater Akhilesh Mishra highlighted the need
indigenous aircraft SARAS on 24 January for connecting science to society.
2018. He said that the lightweight Dr. P. Goswami focused upon the
aircraft that consumes lower fuel could innovation part of STI policies and
be used for a variety of purposes. suggested various measures to achieve
it. He pointed out the significance of
Summing up and Closing communication in achieving these goals
with a well-planned strategy.
Dr. P. Goswami, Director, CSIR- Dr. Prabhat Ranjan discussed the
NISTADS, Dr. Prabhat Ranjan, “Technology Vision Document 2035”
Executive Director, TIFAC, Dr. Manoj which is being prepared by TIFAC.
Kumar Patairiya, Director, CSIR- The Vision Document envisages the
NISCAIR, Prof. Krishan Lal, Co-Chair, technologies to be developed to fulfill
(From right) Dr. Manoj Kumar Patairiya, Director, CSIR-NISCAIR; Dr. P. Goswami, Director, CSIR-NISTADS; Mr. Jayant
Sahasrabuddhe, Organising Secretary, VIBHA; Prof. Krishan Lal, Former President, INSA; Dr. Prabhat Ranjan, Executive
Director, TIFAC, and Dr. Akhilesh Mishra, DST at the workshop’s valedictory function
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MARCH 2018 51the needs of every Indian. He said that effective communication in achieving
Events both technology development and its this objective by disseminating the
diffusion should occur at a breakneck scientific information to masses in
pace. regional languages.
A new episode of Science Wience In his concluding remarks, Dr.
“Say Hello to Virus – On extreme edge Manoj Kumar Patairiya stressed on the
of life” made by a professional Mr. need to connect public, industries and
Ashutosh in partnership with TIFAC policymakers to develop robust science,
was launched by Prof. Krishan Lal. This technology, and innovation policy.
video is now available on YouTube and He said that ‘connecting’ everyone
Facebook. is the keyword and there should be
Mr. Jayant Sahasrabuddhe, a conglomeration of people from all
Organising Secretary, VIBHA while walks of life. He mentioned that
chairing the session said that people policymaking should be based on data
and decision-makers should be aware and demand.
of the implications of emerging
technologies and that is where science Report compiled by Disha Berry,
communicators and scientists have a Famida Khan, Swasti Malik, Vaishali,
role to play. He emphasized the role of Vishaka & G. Mahesh
National Conference on SC/ST
Contributions to S&T Organised at
CSIR-NAL
The second “National Conference on The conference was held over three
Contributions of SC/ST Scientists and days comprising of inaugural keynote
Technologists towards Advancement address, two plenary lectures, 19 invited
of Science and Engineering lectures and 65 contributory papers
(NCSCSTASE2018)” was organized by from SC/ST scientists, technologists,
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories academicians and research scholars
(NAL), Bangalore from 23-25 January from all over the country. The research
2018. papers from different themes were
Shri L. Murugan, Vice-Chairman, presented in 20 technical sessions. The
National Commission for SC, New Delhi conference had about 250 participants
graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. from R&D organizations/centres, academia
Prof. Karisiddappa, Vice Chancellor, and industries. This forum provided
Visvesvaraya Technological University, an opportunity to SC/ST scientists,
Belgaum, Karnataka was the Guest of technologists, academicians and research
Honour and Shri V.V.R. Sastry, Former scholars for discussion and further
CMD, Bharath Electronics delivered the advancement of Science, Engineering &
Keynote Address. Shri Jitendra J Jadhav, Technology in the country for the future
Director CSIR-NAL/Chairman of the requirement of nationally important
conference presided over the function. and major R&D programmes.
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Events CSIR-CBRI Celebrates its Foundation Day
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute to build sustainable, safe,
Institute (CSIR-CBRI), Roorkee cost-effective and durable cutting-edge
celebrated its 72nd Foundation Day on building techniques. He appealed to
10 February 2018. Prof. N. Raghavan, the scientists to be prepared for the
Professor of Practice, IIT upcoming challenges through discipline
Madras & Chairman, Research and self-introspection.
Council, CSIR-CBRI Roorkee Dr. Kamal Kishore in his address
graced the occasion as complimented CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee
Chief Guest and Mr. Kamal for making its mark on the whole world
Kishore, Member, National through its achievements. He said that
Disaster Management the fingerprint of CSIR-CBRI can be
Authority, New Delhi was found across the globe as they take
the Guest of Honour. Dr. inspiration from the R&D works of the
N. Gopalakrishnan, Director, Institute like reconstruction of villages
CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee after Uttarkashi earthquake by building
presided over the function. Kedar Kutir, fire protection measures for
In his Presidential Address,
Chief Guest Prof. N. Raghavan
Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan
expressed his gratitude and
best wishes to everyone who
had directly or indirectly made
a contribution in this glorious
journey of the Institute. He
said that even though the
Institute faced a great deal
of difficulties, it has risen
up to the challenge through
its resilience and dedication.
He assured that the Institute
Dr. A.K. Minocha will continue to serve the
Dr. Suvir Singh
nation by carrying out R&D
in all aspects of housing and
assisting the building industry.
Addressing the gathering,
Prof. N. Raghavan, Chairman,
RC said that CSIR-Central
Building Research Institute,
Roorkee is the crown jewel
of civil engineering and
has made unprecedented
contributions for the growth
and development of the
Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan nation. He encouraged the
scientists and staff of the Dr. Kamal Kishore
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MARCH 2018Science exhibition
Release of CBRI Newsletter
Salar Jung museum, etc. He encouraged “Utilization of Biodegradable Waste
the Institute to transit from pilot from Train Toilets”; and students from
projects to large scale projects, engage Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Ismiti Bisht
with the industry and make them reach and Prachi Kashyap displayed their
the general public. model on “Resource Management”;
The Institute was open for the Abhishek, Akash and Ankit
students of the schools and colleges demonstrated a model of “Air Filter”;
of Roorkee and the public at large. Sachin Bisht and Ravish presented a
The students of Kendriya Vidyalaya model on “Fire Disaster Management”;
No. 1 and Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Upwan Pundir and Vibha Chauhan
participated in the Science Exhibition demonstrated a model on “Water Body
under the “Jigyasa-Quest for Curiosity” Conservation and Waste Management”.
student scientist connect programme. The latest edition of CSIR-CBRI’s
Students from Kendriya Vidyalaya quarterly bilingual CBRI Newsletter
No. 1 Ravi and Kamal presented Bhawnika and Nirmanika were
“Stress Monitoring in Students” App also released on the occasion. The
and “Survivors Wheels”App; Amogh Exhibition also displayed the technical
and Chahal presented a model on achievements of the Institute through
“Natural Resources”; Simran and Harsh the display of the Institute’s publications
demonstrated “Ecosan Toilets” and including the Institute’s Technical
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MARCH 2018 55Brochures, Building Research Notes, Mr. Jeeshan Khan, Mr. S.K. Singh and
Events Annual Reports, Newsletters, etc. Ms. Sandhya Deshwal.
On this occasion, the Diamond Mr. V.P.S. Rawat, Security Officer
Jubilee Director’s Award for Best and Mr. Sudhir Sharma, Ex- Technical
Research Paper of Rs. 15,000/- and Officer were awarded a Samman
a citation was awarded jointly to Dr. Patra and a Trophy in recognition of
Anindhya Pain, Mr. V.S. Ramakrishna Excellence in sports at State level in the
and Dr. S. Sarkar for the paper titled age category of 50+ and at International
“Seismic Transition Failure Analysis of level in the age category of 61-72
MSW Landfill using Pseudo-Dynamic respectively. A Samman Patra and a cash
Approach” and Dr. L.P. Singh, Mr. award of Rs. 3000/- was awarded to Mr.
W. Zhu and Ms. Usha Sharma for Raj Singh, Security Guard in recognition
the paper titled “Quantification and of his sincere and extra vigilance in
Characterization of C-S-H in Silica performing his duties in the year 2017-
incorporated Cementitious System”. 2018.
The Diamond Jubilee Director’s A Debate Competition was
Award for Development of organized under the supervision of
Best Technology which has Mr. Aman Kumar on the topic “Social
Maximum Impact on the Media – A Boon or a Curse” in
Society of Rs. 10,000/- and a which Mr. Arpan Maheshwari stood
citation was awarded to four first, Mr. Sushil Kumar stood second
technologies: “Design of High and Mr. Saksham Bhardwaj received
Draught Brick Kiln” by Mr. E.S. the third prize. An Essay Writing
Heera Lal, Dr. A.K. Minocha, Competition on the topic “Women
Mr. S. Maiti, Dr. Neeraj Jain Empowerment: Key to National
and Mr. Vivek Sood; “Building Development” was organized wherein
Products using Kota Stone” Dr. Atul Kumar Agarwal stood first,
by Dr. Rajni Lakhani and Mr. Mr. Ashish Kharkwal second and
Rajesh Kumar; “Boring Dr. Rajni Lakhani received the third
Machine for making prize.
Horizontal Bores under Dr. A.K. Minocha, Chief Scientist,
the Ground” by Dr. S.K. conducted the proceedings and
Panigrahi, Mr. Narendra presented the formal introduction
Kumar, Mr. R.S. Bisht of the Chief Guest. Dr. Suvir Singh,
and Mr. Sameer; and Chief Scientist presented the formal
“Technology for introduction of the Guest of Honor
Coal Ash Utilization and proposed a vote of thanks.
through Geopolymer Students of various schools,
Winners Concrete for In-Situ superannuated staff of CSIR-CBRI and
Construction” by Ms. all the staff members of the Institute
G. Ishwarya, Ms. Humaira Athar, Mr. also witnessed the occasion besides
Rakesh Paswan, Md. Reyazur Rehman, other dignitaries.
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