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KARNATAKA STATE SPATIAL DATA INFRASTRUCTURE (KSSDI)
The KSSDI project was sanctioned by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India (GOI) and Government of Karnataka (GOK) in April 2007. Objectives: To develop a web based Geo Portal to acquire process, store, distribute and improve the utilization of geo spatial data (sharing of geo spatial data through internet) for planners, decision makers and public. Data clearing house which would be a gateway of spatial data being generated by various agencies in the State. Progress: The complete Karnataka Geo Portal is developed using the ERDAS Apollo Software, an OGC compliant with facilities to share the vector and raster datasets through WMS, WFS and WRS web services along with the solutions and products from IBM for server hardware, storage, backup and retrieval systems, CISCO for the Networking components and Oracle for RDBMS requirements respectively. It is a centralised single window access mechanism for all spatial data acquired by various agencies of the state. As per the requirements of the Geoportal, a state-of-the-art data centre has been established as per the specification listed in the RFP. All the required components are delivered and installed in the Council. The Council has also installed 2 MBPS Internet Lease Line connectivity from BSNL under this project. All activities towards the establishment of the Data Centre Setup have been completed. The Karnataka Geo-Portal is expected to work without any operational difficulty with the current configuration. Portal developments based on functional, non-functional and usability of the portal is in the final stage. The Council is planning to conduct stake holder conference to formulate spatial data policy for the State. The Beta version of the Karnataka Geoportal has been released by Prof. P. Balaram, Chairman, Executive Committee of the Karnataka State Council. The KSSDI portal has passed preliminary stage of development and has been released to users during October, 2009 for portal functionality testing. The release allowed the testing of the portal to undergo usability testing with selected users who provided feedback to the project team. Identified malfunctions were rectified. The Council officially launched Karnataka GeoPortal during December, 2009 at the 9th Annual event of National Spatial Data Infrastructure by the Honorable Minister of State for Science and Technology, Government of India, Sri Prithviraj Chavan. The project team is working on improving the usability, performance, security aspects of the portal. The project staffs are being trained to handle the data, security, updation as well as spatial data centre. The training for the project staff both at district and state level are planned and is in progress.
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NATURAL RESOURCES DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Background:
Under a joint
project of Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS) of
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, and
the Government of Karnataka, Karnataka State Council for
Science and Technology (KSCST), Bangalore has developed
district level GIS databases to support the process of Local
Level Planning at the levels of district, taluk and village.
Over the past one and a half decade all the districts of
Karnataka State have been covered under NRDMS program. Each
District Database contains spatial and attribute data sets
useful in local level planning processes in the sectors of
Natural Resources, Demography, Agro-economy, Socio-economy and
Infrastructure facilities. Respective Zilla Panchayaths and
Line Departments have been depending upon the databases for
meeting their data requirements. These district data centres
are updating database regularly based on the availability of
data and requirements of the administration.
Activities of district
NRDMS centre activities during 2009-10
District level
user interaction workshops have been conducted on "Web based
Geographic Information System" to create awareness among end
user in the utility of geospatial database through Internet.
During these workshops the utility of the GeoPortal was
demonstrated to the end users for planning and management of
resources. The Council conducted district level workshops in
twenty four districts of the State. The activities of the
NRDMS program and the web based GeoPortal evoked good response
among the district officials. Several requests were received
during the workshop to take up activities utilizing geospatial
technologies to developmental programs and also to provide a
detailed technical / project reports to plan the resources and
infrastructure.
The NRDMS
Centres have prepared Technical reports containing basic
information and arrangements made in Bye-Elections - 2005 as
well as Gram Panchayath elections held during 2009-10. The
work involved generating Legislative Assembly / Gram Panchayath constituency wise location and jurisdiction of
polling stations with numbers and type of polling booths along
with route maps to carry polling personnel and materials as
required by election authorities, Election Commission and
Observers.
Preparation of
Status report on rainfall, crops, ground water table in
comparison with previous years and drinking water facilities.
Detailed project
report as per the requirement of Sericulture department on
mulberry cultivation and projected area of its cultivation by
the year 2020.
Prepared Project
Implementation Programme report under Total Sanitation
Campaign project of Government of India. The report included
necessary inputs for TSC program by incorporating drinking
water and sanitation facilities of villages selected under
this programme.
District centres
have been continuously supporting both central and state
supported development programs like NREGA, Backward Region
Grant Fund (BRGF), Suvarna Gramodaya program, Integrated
Wastelands Development Programme (IWDP), National Watershed
Development Programme in Rain fed Area (NWDPRA) and NABARD
assisted watershed program etc.
Crime mapping of
several City Municipalities for based on intensity of crime,
availability of police stations etc.
Development of
GIS based district rural road plan for link roads. In several
districts the habitations are wide spread, and these
habitations are connected to major roads by roads called link
roads. This study indicated the current status of various
categories of roads, their connectivity to habitations and
other related matters regarding the road network of especially
coastal districts. Nearly 30% of the road finance goes for
road development in these districts. This project is mainly
carried out to focus mainly on rural road network
connectivity.
Postal Code
mapping with region and limits of Post office for several
North Karnataka districts.
Technical
support to district planning in resource mapping using high
resolution satellite imageries, GPS etc., specifically in
Gulbarga, Dakshina Kannada, Gadag, Tumkur and Chitradurga.
NRDMS centres
are providing analysed spatial information to support district
planning activities mainly in the areas of education, health,
infrastructure, watersheds based on local specific problems.
Preparation of
safer zone for Stone crushing in several districts of the
state for Mines and Geology department based on the guidelines
provided by the district authorities.
Water quality
and quantity analysis for the State has been taken up and the
Council has completed the generation of spatial maps for few
selected districts under Jal Nirmal program.
Digital Tourism
ATLAS for the state of Karnataka showing tourist information
like religious place / water falls / hill stations / adventure
sport / national parks / bird sanctuary / monuments / forts /
reservoirs etc., has been completed.
NRDMS centres
are providing analysed spatial information to support district
planning activities mainly in the areas of education, health,
infrastructure, watersheds based on local specific problems
etc.
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RAINWATER HARVESTING CELL (RWH) AT KSCST
The RWH Cell at the Council has been providing technical guidance to individuals, institutions and private sectors on Rain Water Harvesting technology. Technical consultancy has been provided to the following projects at a total cost of Rs. 3.62 crores. 1. Rainwater Harvesting for Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagar Palike, Parks 1.1. Phase-I. Council designed, developed and provided technical support for planning Rainwater Harvesting for B. B. M. P., Parks 1) RMV II Stage. 2) East Zone Park, 3) Anand Nagar Park, 4) Amarjyothi Park, 5) H.M.T. Layout, 6) Rabindranath Tagore Park, 7) Bapuji Layout Park, 8) Vinayaka Layout Park, 9) Naveen Park in Hebbal and Vijayanagar assembly constituency. Total Cost of the project is Rs. 9,81,814=00. 1.2. Phase - II Council designed, developed and provided technical support for planning Rainwater Harvesting for B. B. M. P., Parks 1) Citizen Park, 2) Adarsha School Park, 3) Ward Office, 97 Park, 4) Fifth Main Road Park, 5) Narayanappa Park, 6) Subhash Chandra Bose Park, and 7) Laxmaiah Park in Hebbal assembly constituency. Total Cost of the project is Rs. 4,66,605=00. 1.3. Phase - III Council designed, developed and provided technical support for planning Rainwater Harvesting for B. B. M. P., Parks 1) Bulle Park Stage-I, 2) Bulle Park Stage-II, 3) Bulle Park Stage-III, 4) RMV 7 Cross 4 Main Park, 5) MLA Layout Park, 6) "3A" Cross Park, 7) RMV I A Cross, 8) Judicial Layout Park, 9) AECS Layout Park, 10) RMV Hospital Park, 11) KEB Layout Park, 12) Siddhivinayak Layout Park, 13) Central Exercise Layout Park, 14) Bhoopasandra Vinayaka Layout Park, 15) Raghu Park, RMS Layout, 16) 100 Ward Office Park, 17) Sanjaynagar, 18) Devasandra 80 Feet Road Park in RMV Extension and Sanjaynagar area. Total Cost of the project is Rs. 19,99,360=00. 2. Rainwater Harvesting for Aurobindo School, Modi Hospital Road, Bangalore Council designed, developed and provided technical support for planning Rainwater Harvesting for Aurobindo School, Modi Hospital Road, Bangalore. The roof area is 958 sq. m. and has a potential of 9, 72, 681 liter. The Cost of the project is Rs. 5,18,481=00. 3. Rainwater Harvesting for Cipla Pvt. Ltd., Whitefield, Bangalore. Council designed, developed and provided technical support for planning Rainwater Harvesting for Cipla Pvt. Ltd., Whitefield, Bangalore. The catchment area is 17, 264 sq. m. and has a potential of 17.5 Million liter. The Cost of the project is Rs. 54,84,600=00. 4. Rainwater Harvesting for National Bureau of Soil Survey, Hebbal, Bangalore. Council designed, developed and provided technical support for planning Rainwater Harvesting for National Bureau of Soil Survey, Hebbal, Bangalore. The catchment area is 2,866 sq. m. and has a potential of 3 Million liter. The Cost of the project is Rs. 8,97,829=00. 5. Rainwater Harvesting for Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board. Council designed, developed and provided technical support for planning Rainwater Harvesting for B.W.S.S.B., 5.1. West Division. There are 27 sites with a potential of 34 Million liter of rainwater. The total Cost of the project is Rs. 92,90,600=00. 5.2. South East Division. There are 8 sites with a potential of 16 Million liter of rainwater. The total Cost of the project is Rs. 31,69,855=00. 5.3. South Division. There are 19 sites with a potential of 16 Million liter of rainwater. The total Cost of the project is Rs. 83,29,573=00. 6. Rainwater Harvesting for RMV Clusters apartment, Phase ll, Dollars Colony, Bangalore. Council designed, developed and provided technical support for planning Rainwater Harvesting for RMV Clusters, Phase ll, Dollars Colony, Bangalore. The roof area is 4, 592 sq. m. and has a potential of 4.6 Million liter. The Cost of the project is Rs. 13,92,350=00. 7. Rainwater Harvesting for Karnataka State Reserve Police Force, Konaje, Mangalore. Council designed, developed and provided technical support for planning Rainwater Harvesting for Karnataka State Reserve Police Force, Konaje, Mangalore. The roof area is 11,042 sq. m. and has a potential of 26 Million liter. The Cost of the project is Rs. 36,74,479=00. Lectures and Presentations Several lectures and presentations are being delivered to promote rainwater harvesting by the council across the state, in addition to news paper articles and television programs.
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Introduction: The PIC was started in 31st March 05 in KSCST with support of Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi, with the intention of creating awareness amongst students, innovators and others about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and to guide inventors regarding patenting their innovations. Intellectual Properties include patent, copyright, trade marks, geographical indications etc. PIC has conducted many awareness workshops in different places across the state. Activities during November 2009 to March 2010 PIC organized one-day IPR workshop at Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) 5th February 2010, jointly with Karnataka Council for Technology Upgradation (KCTU), a state government body also engaged in promoting awareness about IPR, and was specifically aimed at people from industries. The District Industries Centre (DIC) was also involved. The programme was arranged at Dr. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, KGF. The programme was inaugurated by Shri C. R. Chanrashekhar, Joint Director, District Industries Centre, Kolar. The chief guest was Shri V. Nagaraj, Principal, Kengal Hanumanthaih Law College, KGF. He spoke about importance of IPR in the present day knowledge / technology based society. The programme was presided by Dr. Syed Ariff, Principal, Dr. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, KGF. He enthused engineering students and industries to obtain patents, thereby, contribute to economic development of the country. There were four technical talks - "Introduction to IPR and Case Studies" by Mr. Y. D. Panwar, Scientist, PFC-TIFAC, New Delhi, "Patenting System in India" and "Novelty and Inventiveness in Patents" by Mr. C. Naveen, Patent Attorney, K&S Partners, Bangalore, and "Intellectual Property Management in Industries" by Ms. Rachna Singh Puri, Chief Executive Officer, Xellect IP Solutions, Bangalore. The workshop was attended by over 200 participants. The participants included faculty, students from various engineering and law colleges, polytechnics, advocates and people from industries and government departments. These technical talks were followed by a question-answer session.
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STUDENT PROJECT PROGRAMME - 33rd SERIES Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology had invited project proposals from the final year engineering students for the 33rd series (2009-10) of Student Project Programme (SPP) for the sponsorship. Council has received more than 1100 project proposals from various disciplines. These proposals are being scrutinized by experts from Indian Institute of Science, NAL, and other institutions. The project proposals have been received from 85 engineering colleges in the state. Eligible projects are being selected for sponsorship. Letters of sponsorship to Principals and Guides, will be sent before 31st March 2010.
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UTILISATION OF KUDREMUKH IRON ORE TAILINGS FOR FINE AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE AND MORTARS
The main objective of the project is to investigate the suitability of Kudremukh Iron Ore tailings as a substitute for sand in mortar and concrete applications in the construction Industry. The following studies were proposed to meet the project objectives.
Characterising the properties of mortars in fresh and hardened state using iron ore tailings and comparing with the properties using standard sand. The tests planned on mortars include workability, drying shrinkage, water retentivity, strength and stress-strain characteristics. D Characterising the properties of concrete using iron ore tailings as fine aggregates. Workability, shrinkage, strength and stress-strain characteristics of concrete will be examined. Monitoring the properties of mortars as well as concrete using iron ore tailings as fine aggregate over a period of at least two years to throw more light on long-term performance. Construct a demonstration building using mortar and concrete made from the iron ore tailings. Conducting an exposure programme for the building professionals on the use of iron ore tailings for mortar and concrete applications. Salient research achievements: Apart from collecting the large quantities (~20 tonnes) of tailings samples from the Kudremukh Iron Ore Company limited at Kudremukh, the following R&D work is completed. (a) Characterization of the physical properties of the iron ore tailings (b) Flow characteristics of mortars using ore tailings Observations:
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GEOSPATIAL DATABASES FOR URBAN PLANNING - MYSORE URBAN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Background: Mysore Urban Development Authority, Mysore intends to setup a web based GIS system to observe, monitor, update and inspect various properties and plots within the MUDA area with the information on availability of other amenities like telephone lines, electric poles, drains, water and sewage details, roads width, pavements width, CA / parks / playgrounds etc. The solution is also anticipated to provide site plan view, link with photographs, have better control in data collection related to plot information and management. KSCST has the opportunity to discuss with MUDA Authority to understand the intricacies of the various processes involved and operational requirements in managing the property details and come up with an appropriates geospatial technologies. The project was planned and implemented in three stages. 1. Detailed surveying and mapping of MUDA areas. 2. Hyper linking of property details, site plan view and photographs of buildings. 3. Development of web based information system. Activities: The Council in this context initiated a pilot project to conduct surveying, mapping and hyper linking of digital images of properties in Vijayanagar 1st Stage, Mysore to ascertain the techno-economical feasibility of the Web-GIS for property management and information system. In this pilot project Council utilised the available in-house human and infrastructure resources to carry out the project. The funding requested from MUDA was only for electronic total station surveying. The study provided the Council an opportunity to properly ascertain the economics of this project. The Council completed the surveying and mapping of Vijayanagar 1st stage using ETS, GPS, satellite imageries and a website was also developed for MUDA authorities. Council further submitted a Detailed project report (DPR) providing all the technical and financial details to effectively implement the Web-GIS for property management and information system project.
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The study proposed to assess and understand the science and technology developments in China during the last decade. In this context the study was aimed at assessing the human resources pursuing science in China, the system of science education prevailing in the country, the thrust areas in the research institutions in the country. The development of a geo-spatial database on china with special emphasis on the science and technology was also formed a part of the study. Objectives 1) Collect data on institutions providing science and engineering training / education / research in China with the available resource/data in public domain. 2) Collect data on the research publications on areas such as, Electronics, Aeronautics, Material Sciences, energy in the last one decade. 3) Analyze the data to determine the thrust areas, the kind of international collaborations, and their science and technology capability. 4) Prepare a GIS database on China along with attribute data on Population, socio economic parameters, science and technology development indicators (number of higher education institutes, number of scientists / engineers, to mention a few) Methodology The data to be used for the study will be from the public domain. This will involve surfing the internet, collecting data from encyclopedia, Atlas, Research Journals and documents/ reports available on the net. The data needs to be collated and a summary report on the status of science and technology has to be prepared. Activities
The investigator submitted a detailed technical report on the
science and technology status of China using geospatial
technologies. A geospatial database of China along with
attributes data on the parameters mentioned above was also
incorporated in the report.
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PREPARATION AND PRINTING OF PLANNING ATLAS OF KARNATAKA
The State Planning Board, Directorate of Economics and Statistics and the Council have jointly taken up the task of preparing "Planning Atlas of Karnataka" in the form of pictorial representation and statistical information on development indicators. The Planning Atlas mainly depicts development indicators in the country as well as different districts / regions of Karnataka. The council integrated the data sets and prepared geo spatial data on development indicators using geo spatial technologies. This publication is the first and foremost of its kind in the Directorate of Economics and Statistics as well as in the State. This publication contains indicators of various parameters for the development of the State economy, infrastructure etc., and this report broadly throws light on the current level of achievement in important sectors. The same can be treated as a basis to gauge the extent of achievement made. This Atlas has been prepared in three parts viz., Part I : Inter-State position of important indicators of development among 19 major States Part II : Rank Charts of Divisions according to the level of development. Part III : Charts and Maps of the Districts based on the indicators of development. The Atlas mainly relates to Karnataka's position with regard to important indicators of development among 19 major states in India. This publication will be of immense use to planners, researchers, academicians and administrators and also to those who are prone to the positive growth of the nation in framing the measures for a comprehensive development for future. It will guide them to give proper directions towards developmental programmes, which ensure welfare and progress of the State. The document contains 275 pages out of which more than 125 pages are dedicated spatial representation of developmental indicators. The council published the Planning Atlas on behalf of Directorate of Economics and Statistics.
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RECOVERY OF METALS AND DISPOSAL
Introduction: Electronic waste (E-waste) comprises of waste electronic goods which are not fit for their original intended use. These range from computers, cellular phones, televisions, personal stereos, household appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners etc. These e-wastes are either processed for recovery (of some heavy / precious metals) or sent for disposal. Disposal of E-waste consists of breaking components like CRTs, de-soldering PCBs, shredding of plastics, burning of PCBs in open air and chemical stripping etc. But these activities are done in a crude and unscientific manner and, hence, they not only have potential occupational hazards (handling done with bare hands many times) and also potential environmental hazards. Objectives: In view of these ever increasing problems, KSCST has taken this project to evolve safe and environment friendly methods / processes, with the following specific objectives:
To identify the appropriate technological solutions required for –
Development of system approach for effective recovery / disposal of e-waste in a safe and environmentally compatible manner. Summary of Progress: General: Manpower: Two project staff have been employed (in February 2009). Equipment: All the sanctioned equipments have been procured, namely a) Two orbital shakers, b) Microcontroller based flame photometer, c) microprocessor based pH system, d) pulsed power supply, e) copper hollow cathode lamp, f) gold hollow cathode lamp and g) pyrolytically coated furnace tubes have been purchased. Of these items (e), (f) and (g) are imported. E-waste materials required for experimentation (printed circuit boards, cables, lithium battery cells etc) have been collected from local e-waste recycler, M/s Ash Recyclers, with the help of Karnataka Pollution Control Board. Experimental work has been initiated on two aspects - (a) Recovery of copper from cables and (b) Recovery / disposal of lithium ion batteries.
Recovery of copper from cables: For recovery of copper from cables, bacterial leaching trials were conducted using unsheathed copper wire. The bacteria, Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans, with Silverman and Lundgren solution as medium was used for trial.
Preliminary experiments indicated that complete dissolution of copper could be achieved in the sample inoculated with bacteria in 11 days compared to about 40% of copper dissolution in the control sample.
Recovery / Disposal of Lithium Ion Batteries: Collection of various types of lithium ion batteries and study of unit components and structure of the cells – has been done. The following types of lithium ion cell were considered for experimentation - (a) Li-ion battery (Button Cell, Non reversible), (b) Li-polymer battery (Rectangular cells used in Mobiles) and (c) Li-polymer battery (Cylindrical cells used in computers). Each type of battery cell was manually opened and analysed for its constituents. A special tool is being designed to break open the cell into its components which will be safer to operate/use.
Experiments to determine the lithium (wt %) were done on the powder collected from the button cell. Using Flame photometer, the calibration and testing for lithium ions was done in various concentration ranges and also experiments to optimize the response of the instrument for various concentration of Li ranging from 2, 5, 10, 20 (in %) etc were performed. Experiments to extract lithium from the electrolyte were carried out using various extractants such as HCl, H2SO4, CH3COOH, NaOH, NaHCO3, with different concentrations. Among the various extractants tried, 0.1N H2SO4, extracted maximum lithium of 20.5% at room temp, followed by 0.1 N HCl and 0.1 N CH3COOH.
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DEMONSTRATION OF MICRO-HYDEL POWER PLANT IN HILLY AREAS OF KARNATAKA.
Introduction Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has sanctioned the project entitled "Demonstration of Micro-hydel Power Plant in Hilly areas of Karnataka" with a total cost of Rs.14,29,000/- during March 2008. Electrical Research and Development Authority (ERDA), Vadodara has developed an electromechanical equipment "Pump as Turbine" to generate electricity from small streams of water. It is proposed to install a micro-hydel power plant at Vanachalu village in Coorg district for field testing of the equipment developed by ERDA. Progress
The system was re-commissioned on 10.02.2010 after rectification. The equipment is under trail run and it is working satisfactorily. Project execution work is completed; the Council is monitoring the performance of the equipments.
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NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY PROGRAMMES
To mark the National Science Day-2010, using main theme of this years's National Science Day this year "Gender Equity : Science and Technology for Sustainable Development", Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology organized various programmes for Bruhath Bangalore Mahanagara Palike High School Students. This was to promote active involvement of students and teachers to improve their scientific temper and to encourage the students to ask questions in different areas of science to get their doubts cleared. The National Science Day-2010 was organized on 2nd March 2010 at J. N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The following activities were undertaken on the occasion of National Science Day programme. Activities: Essay Competition and Poster Competition: A total of 57 selected Essays and Posters were received from various High Schools. As suggested by DST-GOI, the theme of competition this year was "Gender Equity : Science and Technology for Sustainable Development". The essay and poster competitions were conducted in respective high schools during second and third week of February and were evaluated by teachers themselves. In each of the schools, after due evaluation, best essays and posters were selected for awards/ prizes. A total of 57 best Essays and Posters were selected for the prizes. On-the-Spot painting competition: On-the-spot painting competition for two age groups - higher primary school (5th standard to 7th standard) and high school (8th standard to 10th standard). The event was organized on 14th February 2010 at the Indian Institute Campus. About 250 Students from various primary and high schools in Bangalore city participated in the event. The theme and topics will be same as those of other competitions. The event was inaugurated by Prof. P. Balaram, Director, Indian Institute of Science. The paintings were evaluated by experts and a total of 20 paintings were selected for first, second, third and consolation prizes in each group. Celebration of National Science Day - 2010: National Science Day - 2010 was celebrated on 2nd March 2010 at J. N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Over 1250 students and accompanying teachers from various BBMP high schools and other local high schools in Bangalore participated in the programme. These students included the entire prize winners from essay, poster and on-the-spot painting competitions held earlier. An exhibition of all prize winning posters and paintings had been organized in the foyer of the auditorium. Prof. Indumathi Rao, Hon. Convener, Multimedia Group, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific research, Jakkur was inaugurated the NSD Celebrations. Prof. M. Seetharam Bhat, Chairman, Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science was the Guest of Honor. Prof. M. S. Mohan Kumar, Secretary, KSCST presided over the function. In the morning session, two popular science lectures were organized. The first lecture was on "Fun with Chemistry" - by Prof. Uday Maitra, Department of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science and second lecture was on "Fascinating Quantum World" by Prof Prof. H. R. Krishna Murthy, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Science. This was followed by third lecture in the afternoon by Dr. Asha Benakappa, Pediatrician, Vanivilasa Children Hospital, Government of Karnataka, Bangalore. National Science Day Celebrations concluded with the Valedictory Function. Sri A. R. Shiva Kumar, Executive Secretary I/c, KSCST, welcomed the guests and gave introduction of the activities of KSCST, with special reference to National Science Day Celebrations which KSCST has been organizing since many years. The programme was presided over by Prof. M. S. Mohan Kumar, Secretary, KSCST. The Chief Guests were Sri Ashok Kumar C. Manoli, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, IT and BT, Government of Karnataka and Sri R. Mohan Das, Registrar, Indian Institute of Science. The prizes for all the three competitions - essay, poster and on-the-spot - were distributed to students by the dignitaries on the dias. Dr. S. G. S. Swamy, Fellow, KSCST proposed the vote of thanks. National Council for Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike were sponsored and catalyzed the programme.
DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF
Principal Investigator
Budget (DST, GOI)
Duration The project work of design and development of paper bag making machine is being carried out in the Department of aerospace engineering, Indian Institute of Science. Paper bag making machine for 2 different types of bags are being developed. 1. Simple bag making machine 2. Box bottom type bag After the demonstration of folding mechanism, the automatic gumming mechanism has been designed and it is under testing. The thickness of the gum, flow of the gum, the speed of gumming process is under test. Box bottom bag has the most complex type of mechanism to integrate since it has long sequence of cycle to follow to prepare one bag. This design is challenging not only in folding but also in gumming process. The design synthesis has been done. The machine has been fabricated and is put under test for its folding mechanism. The gumming mechanism for this machine is being fabricated and to be tested for its working. The third design for the paper bag making machines to make flat bottom bag has been made and it is under fabrication. This type of bag has a simple sequence of cycle to follow to make the entire bag. This bag requires a single fold-single gumming sequence. It has double drive mechanism which reduces the cost of the machine. The preliminary CADD drawings have been made to fabricate the machine. The preliminary mechanism-design for actuation of cams and folds has been done. Fabrication of this third machine is under progress. Future work 1. Fabrication of a third prototype to demonstrate the folding process and gumming process 2. Testing of machines
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"WASH"
- ECO WATER LITERACY CAMPAIGN 2009 - KARNATAKA
Principal Investigator
Budget (DST, GOI)
Duration
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has sanctioned a project titled "Networking for "WASH" - Eco Water Literacy Campaign 2009 (Karnataka)" to conduct activities and create awareness about "Water, Sanitation and Hygiene" in the State. KSCST organized one day workshop on "Rainwater Harvesting, Groundwater recharge and Municipal Solid Waste Management for IISc Staff on 9th July 2009 at Choksi Hall, IISc, Bangalore. KSCST in collaboration with Environmental Support Group (ESG) organized three workshops on the following topics.
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Budget (DST, GOI)
Duration
Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology conducted a study / survey under the title "Identification of Strategies for mapping of S&T needs in the State of Karnataka". This project was funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi (DST, GOI). This study was conducted throughout the State to identify location - specific problems and to prepare an inventory of such problems requiring science and technology interventions. The study contains data on sectors namely, agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, sericulture, animal husbandry, irrigation, health and hygiene, drinking water, traditional crafts, environment and ecology, non-conventional energy and natural disasters and hazards. This report has been submitted to the DST, GOI. Further, KSCST is intended to provide a common platform by way of organizing two-day workshops in each of these sectors where officials from relevant government department, NGO's and academicians would be invited to participate. The mutual interaction during the workshop would help administrators in understanding of the problems at various levels, to prioritize depending on the severity of problems and take remedial measures through S&T interventions. In this background, the following workshops will be organized in different parts of Karnataka during April - June 2010. KSCST has discussed with the concerned Government Departments for the co-operation and support for better participation of their personnel in these workshops.
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ASTRONOMY PROGRAMME FOR KARNATAKA
Principal Investigator :
Dr. S. G.
Sreekanteswara Swamy
Co-ordinator : Mr. K. N. Venkatesh
Budget (DST, GOI) :
Rs. 2.42 lakhs (DST - GOI)
Duration :
12
months (From October 2009)
The year 2009 is being celebrated around the world as the International Year of Astronomy by all the astronomical organizations of the world, starting from the United Nations and the International Astronomical Union down to individual national astronomy societies. In this connection the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi has sanctioned grants to organize three State Level Astronomy Workshops for college students and ten Chandra Lectures. Astronomy programme at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga The first State Level Astronomy Programmes was conducted at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga on 22nd and 23rd January 2010. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. A. M. Pathan, Vice-Chancellor, Central University, Gulbarga. The keynote address was delivered by Prof. H. R. Ramakrishna Rao, Former Head, Department of Physics, Christ College, Bangalore. Prof. S. L. Hiremath, Registrar, Gulbarga University presided over the function. Following activities were conducted during the workshops. First Day of the programme :
Second day of the programme :
The participation certificates were distributed to the students. A total of 80 students from various colleges of Gulbarga University participated in this programme. Astronomy programme at University of Mysore, Mysore The Second State Level Astronomy Programme was conducted at University of Mysore, Mysore on 29th and 30th January 2010. Prof. V. G. Talawar, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore, inaugurated the Programme. Prof. T. K. Umesh, Chairman, Department of Physics, University of Mysore presided over the function. Prof. C. B. Ramachandra, Principal, Yuvaraja College, Mysore was Guest of Honour of the function. First Day of the programme :
Second day of the programme :
A night Sky watch was also conducted for the participants. Prof. M. S. Mohan Kumar, Secretary, KSCST presided over the valedictory function and distributed the participation certificates to the students. Prof. Umesh, Chairman, Department of Physics, University of Mysore was the Guest of Honour. About 75 students from different colleges of University of Mysore participated in the programme. Details of Chandra Lectures
The third workshop and technical lectures will be organised during August 2010.
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Background: Government of Karnataka realized the importance of harvesting rainwater and as a first step through BWSSB RWH has been made mandatory for most of the properties in Bangalore effective from November 2009. Council in collaboration with BWSSB embarked up on the task of establishing RWH Helpdesk at Council. Objectives:
Progress since November 2009: The helpdesk at the Council was established on 29th of October 2009 at Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology. The helpdesk was initiated through a popular programme at R.T. Nagar on 18th October 2009 by Sri Katta Subramanya Naidu, Hon’ble Minister, BWSSB. The helpdesk primarily aims at training the stake holders such as architects, engineers, contractors, plumbers, masons, etc within Bangalore city through several Training Programmes. Awareness Camps are arranged to bring in awareness among the general public regarding Rainwater Harvesting. Information on technical details of RWH and ground water recharge are being provided at RWH helpdesk for those who visit KSCST or contact through telephone, web and email. There were 16 Training Programmes held at KSCST for the plumbers till March 2010 and around 485 plumbers and civil contractors registered under BWSSB have been trained. Hands on training along with the field visits were organized to provide practical exposure on the cost effective and sustainable RWH technologies. There were 12 Awareness Camps held at different Assembly constituencies of Bangalore city (R.T. Nagar, Basavangudi, Rajajinagar, Malleshwaram, Vishweshwarapuram, Padmanabhnagar, Mahalakshmipuram, Coffee Board Layout at Hebbal, Shantinagar, Yelahanka New Town, BTM Layout and Basweshwarnagar) with the support of the local MLAs and leaders. Around 5000 people participated in these awareness programmes. In addition to training and awareness programmes, 106 buildings of BWSSB (including service stations, sub division offices, ground level reservoirs and quarters) were visited to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPR) for undertaking Rainwater Harvesting. The DPR has been submitted to BWSSB and is in the advanced stage of implementation. RWH helpdesk at KSCST has emerged as one stop solution and an effort of the Council to conserve water in the city of Bangalore. Rainwater Harvesting is one of the prioritized projects of KSCST and an important measure to mitigate water scarcity and augment existing water supply.
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Karnataka is rapidly urbanizing and large number of small towns and villages have becoming urban centers. This rapid growth brings in its wake concomitant problems relate to urban infrastructure such as , energy, water supply, waste water treatment, solid waste, plastic waste and bio medical waste management etc. The magnitudes of these problems were poorly documented and almost the quantum of waste generated is determined by the thumb rules rather than by actual and detailed measurements. Further the collection mechanisms, the processing options, the disposal options are again pushed by guidelines rather than what is really suitable to the location as well as the city. The quantum of wastes generated is determined by the availability of year round vegetables and fruits, socio-economic status of the location as well as the affluence and cultural practices of the city during the recent past. In this context there is a need for a status report that will reflect upon the potential of all these activities in meeting the spirit and goals of the Solid Waste management rules and guidelines. The detailed status report will be prepared as per stipulated norms and guidelines of KSPCB and CPCB.
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STATE LEVEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Science and Technology plays a very important role in socio-economic development, education, eradication of poverty and illiteracy and in achieving industrial progress and better quality of life. As such, in many occasions it has been found that the local resources, knowledge, skill and technology need to be addressed through various Science and Technology interventions at local level. Over the years, KSCST has translated a number of projects from research and demonstration phase to implementation and operational phase. Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Vision Group of Science and Technology (VGS&T) and Department of Science and Technology (DST-K), Government of Karnataka are jointly organizing a three day “State Level Science and Technology Conference” during 15th April to 17th April 2010 in Bangalore. The following issues will be discussed in the Conference: • Health and Hygiene • Energy and Industry • Ecology and Environment • Science Education • Water Resources • Women in Science • Bridging gap between Higher Education and Industry. KSCST is inviting Planners, Administrators, Policy makers, Faculty from various universities, NGO’s, Science Promoters and others to this Conference. It is felt the Conference would serve its purpose through dissemination of information to participants by listing out meaningful programmes and planning activities in different sectors to take suitable measures through S&T interventions. Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka has provided the financial support of Rs.21,15,000/- to organize this conference.
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Background: Water is an essential daily need across all cross-sections of the society. With the ever-increasing population, migration of vast multitudes of rural population to metros and urban areas and development of industrial towns, the developing countries are facing great pressure on the existing infrastructure on conventional water supply systems and severe constraints on financial and material resources. Municipal water supply in most cities is unreliable and many villages in the developing countries do not have potable water supply. The developing countries often neglect the most proven and sustainable methods of decentralized water collection and usage systems and instead, the centralized mega projects take the center stage and private players in these countries are encouraged to adopt unsustainable methods of water withdrawal and supply chain without any control and effective regulations on the quality of water supplied. To provide sustainability, the traditional methods of water harvesting and usage methods need to be revived and if required, modified to suit the present day requirement. Rainwater Harvesting (RWH), which is seemingly an ideal sustainable solution, entails the collection of rain in a scientific and controlled manner for future use and consists of roof top water harvesting, water from open areas such as paved ways, parks, roads, fields and in lakes and ponds. Objective: To address the above issues, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, the Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre); DST, Government of India; and the Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology (KSCST) collaborated to hold a centralized training programme for professionals engaged in implementing relevant schemes that would empower the participants to organize national level training courses to benefit the technicians. Professionals from various developing countries were trained who in turn would be able to train ~1000 technicians each year in their own countries. Progress: Trainers' Training Programme on "Sustainable Rainwater Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge in Developing Countries - HRD and Technology Transfer" was organized between 22 – 27th February 2010 at Hotel Atria, Palace Road, Bangalore. There were 16 NAM countries participating and 17 foreign participants in the programme. There were 9 Indian participants from various states of India. The training programme focused on rainwater harvesting, ground water recharge from buildings, apartments, office complexes, corporate sectors, companies and various institutions. Open spaces both in urban and rural areas along with watershed management in farm sector was also covered. The training programme was supported by 22 resource persons from various institutions and different parts of India with 24 technical presentations. There were five Technical sessions covering the following topics:
There were two field visits for practical exposure on Rainwater Harvesting and Ground water recharge. The first one was in Bangalore to practically demonstrate rainwater harvesting at different sectors. The sites visited were (i) KSCST office building in Indian Institute of Science (ii) ‘E’ type quarters in Indian Institute of Science (iii) Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Home office “Krishna”, Kumara Krupa Road (iv) Hebbal constituency, veterinary college park (v) Yelahanka constituency, Sahakarnagar Park (vi) Rainbow Drives - Residential layout comprising of 300 houses in Sarjapur Road, Koramangala. The second field visit was outside Bangalore. The places visited were Nirmithi Kendra, Tumkur, to demonstrate RWH training facilities, methods of rainwater harvesting in rural houses, huts, schools and navagramas (low cost village houses). A field visit to watershed management programme in Mailanahalli, Arisikere taluk, Hassan District and Lakkihalli in Tiptur Taluk, Tumkur district supported by BAIF, Tiptur. This field visit was organized to demonstrate a sustainable model of water conservation combined with local resource management by involving the local community. Hands on training was provided at Rainwater Harvesting Helpdesk at KSCST. The helpdesk is jointly established by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) and Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) in the Indian Institute of Science campus. The programme was inaugurated on 22nd February 2010 represented by the dignitaries, Dr. Laxman Prasad from Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Prof. Arun Kulshreshta from NAM S&T Centre, Delhi, Prof. B. N. Raghunandan, Executive Committee Member, KSCST, IISc. The valedictory function was graced by dignitaries, Dr. Sanjay Bajpai from Department of Science and Technology, Delhi, Dr. Arun Kulshreshta, NAM S&T Centre, Delhi, Dr. Bandopadhyay, NAM S&T Centre, Delhi and Prof. M. S. Mohan Kumar, KSCST. The event also included few cultural programmes, Bangalore city site tour, visit to heritage sites like Belur and Halebeedu in the training programme.. Several national newspapers published information on the programme.
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