Goa State Council for Science & Technology

As a part of Azadi ka Amritmahotsav, a virtual program was organised in association with DST, Govt. Of India on the theme “Basic Science for Atmanirbharata.” The said program was attended by various line department officials and students across the country. Three Resource persons Shri Naguesh Sardesai, Lecturer in People’s Higher Secondary School, Panji, spoke on “ Basic Science Careers after 12th Science towards Atmanirbharata”; Shri Udai Ballikar, Retd. Principal, from Shree Damodar Higher Secondary School of Science, spoke on “Competitive exams and options available for careers in Basic Sciences for Atmanirbharata” and Dr. Hari Kadam, Associate Professor, School of Chemical Science, Goa University shared his knowledge on “Basic Sciences subjects and their careers option in the State of Goa.” The students who attended this program were benefitted in selecting their careers in Basic Sciences.

Meeting was held with Local Vegetables growers in order to form their association for filling various local vegetables for GI Filling and as applicant for GI filed-Sat-Shiro Bheno. The meeting was held on 17th & 24th June -2022 at Porvorim-Goa.

Goa State Patent Information Centre, GSCST conducted a visit at Regional Fruit Research Station, Vengurla on 24/05/2022 to the Mango farmers as GI Activity in order to make them learn various aspects of Post harvest technologies and also to give live demo to farmers in canning unit .

As a part of promotional activity Patent Information Centre, Goa State Council for Science & Technology, Saligao-Goa provided one stall to All Goa Mango growers Association, Panjim-Goa (a registered outfit under Societies Registration Act, 1860 for filling GIs for Goa Mankurad) to participate in the “Konkan Fruit Festa” held from 13-15th May, 2022 at River Mandovi, Panjim-Goa.

Associations of the registered GI namely-Feni, Goan khaje, Myndoli Banana & Harmal chilli along with Nodal Officer-PIC Shri Deepak Parab, PS (Env.), GSCST were awarded for their crucial efforts and contribution in obtaining the Geographical Indications. Association were represented by respected presidents. Given at the hands of His Excellency Governor of Goa on the behalf of Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind on 15th June, 2022 at Raj Bhavan, Goa

State Children’s Science Congress-2021, State Level recognition program was organised wherein 08 selected schools successfully participated in the 29th National Children’s Science Congress-2021 were honoured by awarding Certificates and Medal to Child Scientist and Mementos to Guide teachers in addition 04 schools selected as best at State level were also recognised by awarding Certificate and medal to Child Scientist and mementos to guide teachers through the hand of Member Secretary Prof. Pradep V.Morajkar. at Nalanda Hall, EDC House, Panjim-Goa

16/03/2022 on the occasion of Award and Recognition Event and Selected best seven 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4 consolation prizes. The onstage oral round conducted by Shri. Naguesh Sardessai, Sr.Teacher from Peopel’s Higher Secondary School, Mala, Panaji. The winning students of St Level PPt. on Indian Mathematicians, Quiz Competition and Poster competition were awarded with prizes and certificates on 16h March at the hands of Chief Guest Dr. Hari K. Kadam, Asst. Professor (Chemistry), School of Chemical Sciences, Goa University, Taleigao, Goa, GSCST and Shri. Naguesh Sardessai, Sr. Teacher, People’s Hr. Secondary School, Mala, Panaji, Goa and officials of GSCST, Goa.

Back Ground:
A quiz is a game which can also be called a mind sport wherein the players, either as individuals or in teams attempt to answer questions posed to them correctly, in order to win a prize. The purpose of the quiz is obviously to test and compare knowledge of the respondents in specific subjects on which the quiz is based. In addition quizzes also help to create interest in scientific subjects. Due to the growing Pandemic Covid 19, Corona Virus cases in the State it gets difficult to conduct mass gathering activities. As all the educational Institutes were closed, during the lockdown period an attempt was made to conduct online science Quiz for studentsof 9thstandard for Mormugao and Salcetetaluka in the State of Goa with the financial support from Department of Science, Technology and Waste Management. Govt. of Goa.
Objective of the Quiz:
To develop the spirit of participation and to encourage the students for wider reading.
To develop the cooperation and to explore the knowledge.
To Know about the development of science & Technology in the different fields.
To helps recognition of the Bright and talent students.
It bring the outside world comes in the four wall of the school.

The Goa State Council for Science and Technology successfully conducted the two online Taluka Level Science Quiz competitions on the virtual mode for the school students of 9th standard for Mormugao and Salcetetalukaon 18 & 22nd February 2022 respectively. The Quiz was mainly on the topic such as; Science, Technology, Environment and Computer. Total of 17 teams with two student in each team of various institution of Mormugaotalukaand 21 teams from Salcetetalukawere registered to take part in the Online taluka Level Science Quiz Competition. The online Quiz was conducted in two stages preliminary round and final round. In Preliminary round with 20 questionsof Multiple choice was created on Google forms platform and were conducted on 25thand 28thJanuary 2022 between 12.00 to 12.10p.m,for both the talukas. Based on their performance the seven best teams were shortlisted from each talukato have final round. The final round of Quiz competition were also conducted on virtual mode Google meet platform with three rounds to select the winner 1st, 2nd , 3rd and four consolation prizes. The final Quiz were conducted on 18th February 2022 for Mormugaotaluka and 22nd February 2022 for Salcetetaluka
Outcome: This Quiz helped students identify what they know and what they don’t know. The students then have a better idea of how well they are grasping the material, hopefully motivating them to study more and helping them allocate their study time effectively by focusing on the information that still needs more practice. The participation in online Quiz showed that the students really like these platforms in which they can take part hassle free. Its low costing and time saving. The team members including Mr. Francisco Lucas, Mr. Sanjeev Chodankar, Mr. Pravin Parab under the guidance of Prof. Pradeep Morajkar, Member Secretary (GSCST) and scientific staff worked efficiently to make the competition a grand success.

Goa State Patent Information Centre, GSCST participated in the KISSAN, the India’s largest Agriculture exhibitions held at Pune from 23rd to 27th March, 2022. The farmers from the Goan GI producers association were given opportunity to participate in the said exhibitions. Total 13 members including PIC officials participated in the said event.

As a part of promotional activity Patent Information Centre, Goa State Council for Science & Technology participated in the Export Conclave at Goa on 22/03/2022 at Hotel Cidade Goa organised by Federation of Indian Export Organisations, Mumbai. A booth was setup with all Registered GI’s and Probable GI’s for exhibition as a promotional activity for Goan GI product. Also this opportunity was provided to Goan Khaje and Feni for exhibition their product to the said conclave by providing them free booth.

As a part of promotional activities for registered GI’s meeting of the Association of Registered GIs namely Harmal Chilli, Myndoli Banana, Goan Khaje & Mango growers association has been taken in order to file application for authorised user to GI Registry, Chennai and to discuss and guide regarding promotional activity of GI product in order to increase the production and get benefits to the farmers was held on 04/03/2022 & 08/03/2022.Accordingly to initiate with total 20 authorised user application has been filed to GI Registry, Chennai of the committee member of the associations of respective GIs.

One day National Level Workshop on Importance of IPR “ Patent Processing and Role of Patent Agent organized by Goa State Council for Science & Technology in association with VVM’s Govinf Ramnath Kare College of Law, Margao-Goa in technical collaboration with Technology Information Forecasting & Assessment Council, New Delhi held on 23/12/2021 at Ganesh Daivajnya Auditorium, Margao-Goa. Students, faculties from different institutions were participated in the workshop

Meeting with Goa Feni Distillers & Bottlers association under the chairmanship of Mr. Levinson Martins, Director/Jt. Secretary, S & T & WM , Govt. of Goa and other line department for seeking amendment for GI registered Feni for inclusion of Coconut Feni and finalization of logo for coconut Feni & Cashew Feni was held successfully.

All Goa Bakers & Confectioners association required for GI filed-Goan Bebinca has been successfully registered with Registrar office vide registered no. 154/GOA/2021.

All Goa Mango growers association constituted to file GI applications for Goan mango varieties and to defend our GI application filed for Goa Mancurad Mango to get GI Tag as mandatory By GI registry office.

Goa State Council for Science & Technology in association with ICAR, Ela, Old Goa and as a part of mobilization of farmers for GI filing, organized seminar on recent advances in mango production, Processing and Marketing opportunities to the Mango growers from all over the Goa.

One New GI application has been filed to GI Registry, Chennai namely “Saath-Shiro Bheno”

In order to initiate activities within the State under 29th National Childrens Science Congress , a teachers orientation program was held on 2nd December, 2021 at A Je De Almaieda High School, Ponda, Dr.K. R.Badigar, Associate Professor, Dept. of Geography , Govt. College of Arts , Science and Commerce, Sanqualim was the Chief Guest , other dignitaries on the dais where Shri Deepak Parab, State Co-ordinator, CSC , Mrs. Chandralekha Mestri, District Co-ordsinator, (South Goa), & Shri Gajanan Shetye , District Co-ordinator, Noth Goa. Dr. K. R. Badigar spokes on the theme Social Innovation on sustainable living and also illustrate many project ideas . Ms.Samiksha Naik , Programme Officer of Goa State Bio-diversity Board spokes on Traditional Knowledge System , whereas Mrs. Chandrasekhar Mestri narrated on NSCS guidelines and project preparation. Mrs. Shubhada Shirodkar compared the entire program with the support of Mrs. Madhuri Shetye, PS-I, PIC The program was attended by 45 school teachers from both the districts.

A one day Nature Walk was organised in association with MoEF, New Delhi on 21/12/2021 for the Nodal teachers & Students from 8 Talukas from 8 Eco-clubs (30 students and teachers) across the North Goa and South Goa district in the wild life sanctuary. The teachers and students were briefed about the importance of such programme by the State Co-ordinator, Mrs. Brenda Fernandes from the State Council. The Forest officials briefed the students about the importance of such nature walks and conducted some Nature activities for the students.

National Mathematics Day is celebrated on 22nd December every year in India. Honouring birth anniversary of Mathematical genius Srinivas Ramanujan to his extraordinary contribution to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series and continued fractions this day is celebrated as a National Mathematics Day. GSCST, was celebrating this NMD every year in grand way by large gathering of teachers, students and general public. Last year 2020 and also this year 2021 due to Covid pandemic situation in our state it would not possible to organize NMD by large gathering. Most of the programme will be organized by online mode. Considering the importance of National mathematics day, GSCST celebrated the day in our office with the officials of GSCST and Goa State Bio diversity Board. During the programme Mr. Sanjeev Chodankar, Project Investigator spoken the importance of the day and highlighted the contribution of Shri Srinivas Ramanujan in the field of mathematics. Member secretary, GSCST Shri Pradeep Morajkar and member secretary, GSBB, Dr. Pradeep Sarmokadam delivered a talk and highlighted how the mathematics is essential in day to day life. To give tribute, respect and honour to Shri Srinivas Ramanujan, officials of GSCST and GSBB offered garland and flowers to his photo. At the end Mr. Francis Lucas, Coordinator of the programme proposed vote of thanks.

Meeting was held with IIT, Goa officials regarding establishing IPR Cells in IIT Goa campus, so as to facilitate filling of inventions through TIFAC, DST, New Delhi . Process Initiated for Establishment of the IPR Cell in the IIT Campus.

Formation of "Agassaim Brinjal Growers association" is registered successfully with Registrar Office with Registered No. 288/Goa/2021 as a applicant for filed GI application " Agassaim Brinjal".

A one day teachers training workshop on Energy Conservation and Environment Protection Education programme for schools was organised in association with Petroleum Conservation Research Agency(PCRA), Ministry of Oil & Natural Gas, New Delhi on 07/09/2021 for the Nodal teachers from 200 Eco clubs across the North Goa and South Goa district in online mode. The teachers were briefed about the importance of such programme and the detail activities to be conducted in the schools by the State Coordinator, Mrs. Brenda Fernandes from the State Council. The second session was on Energy conservation by Swati Kumari, Jt,. Director, PCRA, Pune Division. The third session was a Q & A session wherein the teachers interacted with the state coordinator and the official from PCRA, Pune. The programme ended with Vote of thanks by the State Coordinator Mrs. Brenda Fernandes.

Online Teachers Orientation Program is organised for the Teachers under Children’s Science Congress-2021 under the them "Science for Sustainable Living". Around 85 teacher were participated in the program.

As a part of promoting Goan famous vegetable produce " Sat-Shiro Bheno", farmers growing Sat-shiro bheno from different zones were mobilized for preparing to file GI application and as a part Pesticides and fertilizers was distributed.

The Earthian Program for the year 2021 was launched in an innovative manner, reflecting the concerns of the society under COVID-19. An online Teachers Training Workshop was organised in association with CPREEC using ICT tools on 28/07/2021 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Around 65 teachers from various Secondary and Higher Secondary schools participated in the workshop. All the participants were issued e-certificates. The schools were requested to submit the projects on the given themes, viz. Water and Sustainability, Biodiversity and Sustainability and Waste Management in PDF to CPREEC, Chennai through email. At the outset, Shri Pravin Parab, welcomed the participants, Shri Pradeep V. Morajkar, Member Secretary, GSCST and Dr. P. Sudhakar. Executive Director, CPREEC, Chennai delivered the Keynote address and special address respectively. Shri U. T. Arasu, Asst. Director, CPREEC, explained the entire framework of Eartian program and guided the teachers on theme "Waste Management and Sustainability". Dr. Sachin Tendulkar, CEO, Goa Mineral Foundation and Mrs. Reshma Kerkar, Scientific Officer, Goa State Bio-diversity Board, guided and motivated teachers on the theme "Water and Biodiversity and Sustainability". Respectively. The institutions were requested to formulate the projects and submit the same online on or before 16th October 2021. The program concluded with vote of thanks by Mrs. Brenda Fernandes, Projcet Scientist, GSCST

Goan unique agriculture produce Sat Shiro Bheno (Okra) have special characteristics and unique to Goa hence identified by Nabard Goa & Govt. of Goa for filling as GI produce for promoting it and protecting it.

A webinar on "Post Covid-19 Epidemic: Black Fungus " –jointly organized by Goa State Council for Science & Technology, Saligao-Goa & Vigyan Prasar, DST, NEW Delhi held on 10/06/2021. Teachers from different institutions participated in the said webinar.

Kunbi saree is undertaken to file for obtaining GI tag, required awareness is under process amongst the different stack holder as apart discussion was undertaken amongst the viewers, promoter and Kunbi Tribe leaders at at Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the arts, Altinho, Panaji-Goa.

The ten best school project selected under State Children Science Congress 2020, were facilitated with Momentoes, Trophy and Certificate along with guide teacher in the special program held at IMB, Panaji-Goa

A parliamentary Committee on Commerce visited Goa to take the review of IPR regime was held at Taj Exotica, Benaulim-Goa Detail presentation highlighting Patent Information Centre activities was given by the Member Secretary Prof. Pradeep V. Morajkar to the Committee.

Logo Competition was organised for the filed GI item such as -Goa Mankur, Goa Cashew & Kunbi Saree so as to facilitate its promotional activities with GI tag.

Back Ground: A quiz is a game which can also be called a mind sport wherein the players, either as individuals or in teams attempt to answer questions posed to them correctly, in order to win a prize. The purpose of the quiz is obviously to test and compare knowledge of the respondents in specific subjects on which the quiz is based. In addition quizzes also help to create interest in scientific subjects. Due to the growing Pandemic Covid 19, Corona Virus cases in the State it gets difficult to conduct mass gathering activities. As all the educational Institutes are closed, in order to continue our Council activities, attempt was made to conduct online science Quiz for students of 9th to 10th standard in the State of Goa. Objective of the Quiz:
1)To develop the spirit of participation and to encourages the students for wider reading 2)To develop the cooperation and to explore the knowledge 3)To Know about the development of science in the different fields. 4)It helps recognition of the Bright and talent students.

The Goa State Council for Science and Technology successfully conducted the online general science Quiz on the virtual mode for the school students of 9th to 10th standard on the 13th November 2020. The Quiz was mainly on the topic such as; Science, Technology, Environment, Covid-19, Computer and general Information of the Goa State, with 20 nos. of multiple choice Question. The Quiz was conducted by sending invitation letter to various schools for giving the detail whatsapp and email of the interested students. Quiz link was then sent directly to the individual student on their whatapp number prior to 15 minutes before the Quiz open. 114 students answered the online quiz. After the submission of Quiz an e-certificate was issued to all the participating students.

Outcome: This Quiz helped students identify what they know and what they don’t know. The students then have a better idea of how well they are grasping the material, hopefully motivating them to study more and helping them allocate their study time effectively by focusing on the information that still needs more practice. The participation in online Quiz showed that the students really like these platforms in which they can take part hassle free. Its low costing and time saving. The team members including Mr. Francisco Lucas, Mr. Sanjeev Chodankar, Mr. Pravin Parab under the guidance of prof. Pradeep Morajkar, Member Secretary (GSCST) and scientific staff worked efficiently to make the completion a grand success.

A online teachers online Orientation program was organised on 07/11/2020 Wherein 118 teachers participated National NSCS Committee /experts members Dr. Lalit Sharma & Shri Jayant Sarma were the key resource persons who highlighted various sub themes under focal theme 'Science for Sustainable Living. Various sub themes covered are as follows. Appropriate Technology for Sustainable living Social innovation for Sustainable living Design, Development and Modelling for Sustainable living Traditional knowledge System (TKS) for Sustainable living Eco-system for Sustainable living

Wipro Earthian program came in to existence in 2011, with the belief that sustainability education needs to be a long term association with institutes and students across schools and colleges. Building awareness is the first step towards sustainability. The main aim of this program is to sensitize students, teachers and faculty to sustainability and to create a lasting behavioural change that is driven by learning and experiencing the details in this area. The Earthian program involves a series of knowledge building activities that connect the environment, students, teachers and subject matter experts. Students from classes 7 – 12 from any institution across India are eligible to participate in the Earthian program. The program focuses on the theme of Water, Biodiversity and Waste Management as life sustaining resource conservation activities. The participating schools have to form project teams of 2-5 students guided by a teacher to work on the thematic areas. The Team has to understand the themes and its different aspects of sustainablility in their area. The active involvement of students, teachers and institution is an impoertanat aspect of this engagement. Earthian activities comprise 2 parts. Part 1 is research oriented and part 2 includes submission of the research findings. The participants have to complete the activities and submit their projects to the Wipro team through C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre. The projects submitted by the participants are reviewed and evaluated by National Jury and the winning schools are felicitated for their contributions and efforts at the Regional and National level. A cash prize of Rs. 1.0 lakh is awarded to ten best projects at National Level. A jury comprising of Educators, NGO’s, subject experts & Wiproites select the most impactful contributions and felicitate the winning school and colleges at a Grand Awards event in Bengaluru. The cash awards, trophies & the opportunity to be part of the long term continuous engagement program are highlights of this programme. The Goa State Council for Science & Technology in association with C.P.R.E.E.C; Chennai has been working together in reaching the students and teachers of Goa since 2015. The consecutive National Earthian awards in last five years for the schools in Goa were a positive outcome. The Earthian Program for the year 2020-21 is launched in an innovative manner, reflecting the concerns of the society under COVID 19. An online Teachers Training Workshop was organised in association with CPREEC using ICT tools on 25/09/2020. Shri U T Arasu, Asst. Director, CPREEC, Chennai guided the teacher’s and explained the entire Theme in details. Around 78 teachers attended the workshop. All the participants were issued e-certificates. The schools have to submit the project on given theme in soft copy format (pdf) to CPREEC, Chennai through email. The last date for submission of Projects is 15/12/2020. The National Jury will scrutinise all the projects received and shortlist twenty best projects for the National award. Resource Person: Shri U T Arasu, Asst. Director, CPREEC, Chennai – Wipro Earthian Program Framework Fr. (Dr.) Bolmax Pereira, Asst. Prof. (Botany), St. Joseph Vaz College, Sancoale Goa – Water and Sustainability Ms. Hyacintha Aguiar , Researcher, Expert in PBR – Biodiversity Conservation

A virtual meeting was convened by the Department of Science & Technology Govt. of India, New Delhi on 10th September from 10.00 am onwards, related to the NSDI Project, proposed for implementation in the State of Goa. Dr. Joseph S R De Souza, NSDI Nodal Officer /State SDI Principal Investigator, along with Shri. Pravin Parab, Shri. Francis Lucas and Shri. Sanjeev Chodankar, attended this Virtual meeting The issues deliberated at the meeting were (i) To demonstrate the core concepts of National Data Registry (NDR), (ii) Implementation of Agency Data, Nodes for provision of standards-based data services; and (iii) Registration of such data services unto the NDR Geo-portal to facilitate search/ discovery/ access of data sets for execution of queries. As the outcome of this Virtual meet, a Virtual machine would be dedicated to the Goa State Centre. Currently the primary Goa State data base is being generated for the said purpose.

Back Ground: A quiz is a game which can also be called a mind sport wherein the players, either as individuals or in teams attempt to answer questions posed to them correctly, in order to win a prize. The purpose of the quiz is obviously to test and compare knowledge of the respondents in specific subjects on which the quiz is based. In addition quizzes also help to create interest in scientific subjects. Due to the growing Pandemic Covid 19, Corona Virus cases in the State it gets difficult to conduct mass gathering activities. As all the educational Institutes are closed, in order to continue our Council activities, attempt was made to conduct online science Quiz for students of 9th to 10th standard in the State of Goa. Objective of the Quiz: To develop the spirit of participation and to encourages the students for wider reading To develop the cooperation and to explore the knowledge To Know about the development of science in the different fields. It helps recognition of the Bright and talent students. The Goa State Council for Science and Technology successfully conducted the online general science Quiz on the virtual mode for the school students of 9th to 10th standard on the 8th July 2020. The Quiz was mainly on the topic such as; Science, Technology, Environment, Covid-19, Computer and general Information of the Goa State, with 20 nos. of multiple choice Question. The Quiz was conducted by sending invitation letter to various schools for giving the detail whatsapp and email of the interested students. Quiz link was then sent directly to the individual student on their whatapp number prior to 15 minutes before the Quiz open. 100 students answered the online quiz. After the submission of Quiz an e-certificate was issued to all the participating students. Outcome: This Quiz helped students identify what they know and what they don't know. The students then have a better idea of how well they are grasping the material, hopefully motivating them to study more and helping them allocate their study time effectively by focusing on the information that still needs more practice. The participation in online Quiz showed that the students really like these platforms in which they can take part hassle free. Its low costing and time saving. The team members including Mr. Francisco Lucas, Mr. Sanjeev Chodankar, Mr. Pravin Parab under the guidance of prof. Pradeep Morajkar, Member Secretary (GSCST) and scientific staff worked efficiently to make the completion a grand success.

A webinar on "IP Protection through patents, copyright and trademarks" being organized by Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), an autonomous body of Department of Science & Technology, Govt of India, New Delhi in association with Goa State Council of Science & Technology (GSCST), Bardez, Goa during 23-26th June, 2020. Resource persons for the event Dr. Yashwant Panwar, Sc ‘E’ TIFAC and Ms. Dipti Chitkara, Principal Training Co-ordinator, TIFAC Ms. Gautami Raiker, Founder and CEO law mate. ii. Shri. Vikrant Rana, Managing Partner, SS Rana & Co., New Delhi iii. Ms. Sangeeta Nagar, Sc ‘F’, TIFAC/ Ms. Dipti, Principal Training Co-ordinator, TIFAC iv. Dr. Ashwini Siwal, Asst. Professor, Law Faculty, DU, Delhi v. Ms. Dipti, Principal Training Co-ordinator, TIFAC, New Delhi. Topics covered
Details of Topic Covered:
i.Importance of IPR post COVID-19 perspective
ii.Trademark and design applications, importance & process.
iii.Search strategy for patents and patentability assessment
iv.Effect of IPR knowledge creation & e-content development at college/institute/university and copyright issues
v.Patenting system in India –emphasis on filling procedure

A webinar on "Intellectual Property Rights" being organized by IPR Cell- St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa in association with Goa State Council of Science & Technology (GSCST), Bardez, Goa on 22nd June 2020