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*“SWADESHI SCIENCE” – BHARATIYA VIGYAN SAMMELAN 2015* *Panaji, 6th February 2015: the Sammelan* was inaugurated on a musical note by students from various schools, which was followed by the lamp lighting ceremony at the hands of eminent Nuclear technologist Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar along with Padma Bhushan Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, architect of India’s 1st supercomputer ‘PARAM’, Shri Kewal K. Sharma, Chief Secretary, Government of Goa. Shri. Satish Shetye, Vice Chancellor –Goa University, Shri Jayakumar A <http://www.vijnanabharati.org/vibha-contact-details/governing-council-members/6-shri-jayakumar-a.html> , Secretary General Vijnana Bharati, Prof. Harilal Menon Shri. Jayant Sahasrabudhe and Shri. Suhas Godse, President,Vidnyan Parishad,Goa. Shri. Laxmikant Parsekar, Hon. Chief Minister of Goa and Shri. Manohar Parrikar, Hon. Defence Minister of India graced this event with their supportive presence at the function. *Dr. Satish Shetye,* welcoming the students informed that; Science begins when someone asks a question, the pursuance of the answer unfolds the answer or a new question or a new concept. These questions should be encouraged, discussion on good practices communication technology and of new materials. The BVS provides a platform to discover the science behind traditional activities, as there is no journal or documents available that stipulate the use of traditional methods for scientific evaluation. *Shri Jayakumar A* <http://www.vijnanabharati.org/vibha-contact-details/governing-council-members/6-shri-jayakumar-a.html> , spoke about the Principles of “Vijnana Bharati”, people with a zeal for developing or innovating in their respective fields can be a part of this organization, from a farmer to a scientist, one has the freedom to present papers in any language. Scientists came together to form a Swadeshi movement in science, “Ayurveda” is a Swadeshi science so is yoga, these concepts developed indigenously are recognized internationally. A thorough study of the traditional occupations is being conducted, occupational knowledge followed by the farmers; fishermen etc are being documented and evaluated. Concept of the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan was explained by Padma Bhushan *Dr. Vijay Bhatkar*, is to create a vibrant movement for the development of Swadeshi Sciences, with a Swadeshi Spirit, interlinking traditional and modern sciences on the one hand, and natural and spiritual sciences with modern sciences adapted to national needs. *Shri Kewal K. Sharma*, in his address, informed the need of organizing this event in Goa, young minds should be enthused to pursue careers in the field of science. India has survived for more than thousands of years, facing adverse conditions; climatic as well as war influenced, yet these survival tactics have never been evaluated. The “Vijnana Bharati” is collectively working towards understanding this and which will help in the integration of science with traditional strengths. Young minds of the state will benefit from this mega event “Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan & Expo”. *Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar* stressed that pursuing science is important and we should employ this knowledge for the betterment of society. *Plenary session II* on the topic “Polar research, climate and well beings of the society” under Swachha Bharat theme addressed by Dr. Rajan, Director, NCAOR, Goa and will be held at 9:30am on 7th Feb 2015. *Plenary session III* addressed by Shri.Ashwin Shroff, CMD, Excel Industries Ltd and will be held at 10:15am on 7th Feb 2015. Topic is Swachcha Bharat. *Plenary Session IV* themed on “Science and technology for aerospace and defence” under Make in India theme addressed by Padma Bhushan, Dr. Saraswat, Former DG, DRDO and will be held at 11:15am on 7th Feb 2015. *Scientific sessions * *Oral presentation of scientific research papers has been arranged in these parallel sessions as follows, * *Scientific sessions *will be conducted at different halls in Kala Academy named after great Indian scientists as Kanad, Aryabhatta, C.V.Raman, Ramanujan hall, Bharadwaj Hall on 7th February 2015 at 2:15pm. *Special sessions* have been organized on the topics of public interest and are open to general public. These post lunch sessions will be held on 7th Feb. at the Kanad Hall (DM hall, Kala Academy). *Special Sessions *will be on “Indian Space Research Organization” and Dr.Y.V.N. Krishnamurthy, scientific advisor to ISRO chairman will deliver the speech on the topic “India’s Space programme” under the theme “Foot prints of Indian science in the global scientific development” at 2:15pm. *Special Session *on the topic “Earth Ocean and Atmosphere” will be chaired by:- Dr. S.W.A. Naqvi, Director, NIO and speakers are Dr. A.K. Gupta, Director, WIHG, Dehradun, Dr. Ramesh, Director, IIGM, Mumbai, Dr. Nigam, Dy. Director, NIO at 4:00pm. Platform of BVS is aimed at bridging traditional/ancient scientific wisdom with modern scientific knowledge. Sessions based on this theme have been organized and *will be held at the Parsara Hall on 7th February 2015.* Sessions on *traditional know how/Ancient science II*, informing about “India’s Contribution to science and technology” Chaired by Dr.Y.L. Nene Speakers: Shri. M.Apte, Dr.P.P. Holay, Dr.Vidhyadar Vaidya, Shri. Mayuresh Prabhune at 2:15pm. For information regarding delegate registration, log on to the website http://www.bvs2015.in/registration/ , forms may be filled online, spot registrations will also be held at the venue from 5th February 2015. For more information about the event, kindly log on to the website, http://www.bvs2015.in/ . Helpline number: 0832 6456233. ### On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 5:35 PM, Frederick FN Noronha * फ्रेड्रिक नोरोन्या * فريدريك نورونيا <[email protected]> wrote: > Silvia, Could you pls post this in plain text (with no attachments or > other addresses in the cc list) to [email protected] > > We don't work like a traditional media organisation, in that the posts do > not need to be sent through a journalist. You can post it directly. As long > as it is on-topic (Goa-related), in plaintext and with no additional cc > addresses, it will be carried. > > That way, you can get your message out directly. > > Frederick Noronha > Volunteer > Goanet. > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: silvia rebello <[email protected]> > Date: 6 February 2015 at 17:33 > Subject: BHARATIYA VIGYAN SAMMELAN 2015-Press Release of the Inaugural > ceremony > To: dipgoa <[email protected]>, saieesh Gandhi <[email protected]> > > > Kind Attention, > > The press note of the event BHARATIYA VIGYAN SAMMELAN 2015 -Inaugural > ceremony, which was held today , request you to kindly ensure that the > press note is published in your esteemed newspaper tomorrow 7th February > 2015. > > > *Also attached is the photographs of the inaugural ceremony * > > > > *“SWADESHI SCIENCE” – **BHARATIYA VIGYAN SAMMELAN 2015* > > *Panaji, 6th February 2015: the Sammelan* was inaugurated on a musical > note by students from various schools, which was followed by the lamp > lighting ceremony at the hands of eminent Nuclear technologist Padma > Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar along with Padma Bhushan Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, > architect of India’s 1st supercomputer ‘PARAM’, Shri Kewal K. Sharma, Chief > Secretary, Government of Goa. Shri. Satish Shetye, Vice Chancellor –Goa > University, Shri Jayakumar A > <http://www.vijnanabharati.org/vibha-contact-details/governing-council-members/6-shri-jayakumar-a.html> > , Secretary General Vijnana Bharati, Prof. Harilal Menon Shri. Jayant > Sahasrabudhe and Shri. Suhas Godse, President,Vidnyan Parishad,Goa. > > Shri. Laxmikant Parsekar, Hon. Chief Minister of Goa and Shri. Manohar > Parrikar, Hon. Defence Minister of India graced this event with their > supportive presence at the function. > > > > *Dr. Satish Shetye,* welcoming the students informed that; Science begins > when someone asks a question, the pursuance of the answer unfolds the > answer or a new question or a new concept. These questions should be > encouraged, > discussion on good practices communication technology and of new materials. > The > BVS provides a platform to discover the science behind traditional > activities, as there is no journal or documents available that stipulate > the use of traditional methods for scientific evaluation. > > > > *Shri Jayakumar A > <http://www.vijnanabharati.org/vibha-contact-details/governing-council-members/6-shri-jayakumar-a.html>* > , spoke about the Principles of “Vijnana Bharati”, people with a zeal for > developing or innovating in their respective fields can be a part of this > organization, from a farmer to a scientist, one has the freedom to present > papers in any language. > > Scientists came together to form a Swadeshi movement in science, > “Ayurveda” is a Swadeshi science so is yoga, these concepts developed > indigenously are recognized internationally. A thorough study of the > traditional occupations is being conducted, occupational knowledge followed > by the farmers; fishermen etc are being documented and evaluated. > > > > Concept of the Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan was explained by Padma Bhushan *Dr. > Vijay Bhatkar*, is to create a vibrant movement for the development of > Swadeshi Sciences, with a Swadeshi Spirit, interlinking traditional and > modern sciences on the one hand, and natural and spiritual sciences with > modern sciences adapted to national needs. > > > > *Shri Kewal K. Sharma*, in his address, informed the need of organizing > this event in Goa, young minds should be enthused to pursue careers in the > field of science. India has survived for more than thousands of years, > facing adverse conditions; climatic as well as war influenced, yet these > survival tactics have never been evaluated. The “Vijnana Bharati” is > collectively working towards understanding this and which will help in > the integration of science with traditional strengths. > > Young minds of the state will benefit from this mega event “Bharatiya > Vigyan Sammelan & Expo”. > > *Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar* stressed that pursuing science is > important and we should employ this knowledge for the betterment of > society. > > *Plenary session II* on the topic “Polar research, climate and well > beings of the society” under Swachha Bharat theme addressed by Dr. Rajan, > Director, NCAOR, Goa and will be held at 9:30am on 7th Feb 2015. > > *Plenary session III* addressed by Shri.Ashwin Shroff, CMD, Excel > Industries Ltd and will be held at 10:15am on 7th Feb 2015. Topic is > Swachcha Bharat. > > *Plenary Session IV* themed on “Science and technology for aerospace and > defence” under Make in India theme addressed by Padma Bhushan, Dr. > Saraswat, Former DG, DRDO and will be held at 11:15am on 7th Feb 2015. > > *Scientific sessions * > > *Oral presentation of scientific research papers has been arranged in > these parallel sessions as follows, * > > *Scientific sessions *will be conducted at different halls in Kala > Academy named after great Indian scientists as Kanad, Aryabhatta, > C.V.Raman, Ramanujan hall, Bharadwaj Hall on 7th February 2015 at 2:15pm. > > *Special sessions* have been organized on the topics of public interest > and are open to general public. These post lunch sessions will be held on > 7th Feb. at the Kanad Hall (DM hall, Kala Academy). > > > > *Special Sessions *will be on “Indian Space Research Organization” and > Dr.Y.V.N. Krishnamurthy, scientific advisor to ISRO chairman will deliver > the speech on the topic “India’s Space programme” under the theme “Foot > prints of Indian science in the global scientific development” at 2:15pm. > > *Special Session *on the topic “Earth Ocean and Atmosphere” will be > chaired by:- Dr. S.W.A. Naqvi, Director, NIO and speakers are Dr. A.K. > Gupta, Director, WIHG, Dehradun, Dr. Ramesh, Director, IIGM, Mumbai, Dr. > Nigam, Dy. Director, NIO at 4:00pm. > > > > Platform of BVS is aimed at bridging traditional/ancient scientific wisdom > with modern scientific knowledge. Sessions based on this theme have been > organized and *will be held at the Parsara Hall on 7th February 2015.* > > Sessions on *traditional know how/Ancient science II*, informing about > “India’s Contribution to science and technology” Chaired by Dr.Y.L. Nene > Speakers: Shri. M.Apte, Dr.P.P. Holay, Dr.Vidhyadar Vaidya, Shri. Mayuresh > Prabhune at 2:15pm. > > For information regarding delegate registration, log on to the website > http://www.bvs2015.in/registration/ , forms may be filled online, spot > registrations will also be held at the venue from 5th February 2015. > > For more information about the event, kindly log on to the website, > http://www.bvs2015.in/ . Helpline number: 0832 6456233. > > ### > > > > -- > Thanks& Regards, > > Silvia Rebello > > > > -- > P +91-832-2409490 M 9822122436 Twitter: @fn Facebook: fredericknoronha > Goa,1556 Shared Content at archive.org https://archive.org/details/goa1556 > -- Thanks& Regards, Silvia Rebello
