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PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT ON

CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY – 2018

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY - 2019

Theme: Communicating Science for All

Principal Investigator

Mr. H. Hemanth Kumar

Executive Secretary, KSCST

Coordinator

Mr. K. N. Venkatesh

Senior Project Engineer, KSCST

Submitted to:

National Council for Science and Technology Communications,

Department of Science & Technology

Government of India, New Delhi

KARNATAKA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Indian Institute of Science campus, Bengaluru – 560012

Phone: 080 – 23341652, 23348840

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kscst.org.in

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.kscst.org.in/

2 KSCST: Project Completion Report on NMD 2018 and NSD 2019

KSCST: Project Completion Report on NMD 2018 and NSD 2019 3

FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT

1. Details of the Investigators:

Name of the Principal

Investigator

: Mr. H. Hemanth Kumar

Designation : Executive Secretary

Organization : Karnataka State Council for

Science and Technology (KSCST)

Indian Institute of Science campus,

Bengaluru – 560012

Address : Karnataka State Council for

Science and Technology

Indian Institute of Science campus,

Bengaluru -560012

Tel: +91-080-2334 1652 / 2334 8848,

/23348849,

E-mail: [email protected],

[email protected]

Date of Birth : 1st January 1964

Sex (M/F) : Male

Coordinator:

Name : Mr. K. N. Venkatesh

Senior Project Engineer

Address : Karnataka State Council for Science and

Technology, Indian Institute of Science

campus, Bengaluru – 560012

Tel: +91-080-2334 1652 / 2334 8848

/23348849

Fax: +91-080-2334 8840

E mail: [email protected]





2. Objectives:

a) The National Mathematics Day – 2018 was celebrated under the

following objectives:

• To celebrate and appreciate the contribution of Mathematics Wizard Sri. Srinivasa Ramanujan

• To inspire young children with life history of Ramanujan

• To encourage young minds to take up career in mathematics

• To eradicate phobia and fear against mathematics among children and adults

• To make mathematics field as attractive career to young children

• To produce top quality mathematicians and make the country proud

• To inspire mathematicians to take up high end research in the field of mathematics

• To organize technical lectures on mathematics topics/issues including

Engineering mathematics

b) The National Science Day – 2019 was celebrated under the following

objectives:

• To create interest towards science among children

• Popularizing of the Science among students by various activities such

as quiz etc.,

• Building up Scientific attitude among students and teachers

• To cultivate the ability to think and deal with problems that arise in

the physical environment, logically, on the basis of facts

• To develop scientific spirit among students and others

• To popularize discovery approach among students and others to solve problems of everyday life

• To cater to the needs of the society through scientific approach

• To provide necessary scientific intervention for problems of the society

• To foster scientific attitude among students

• To popularise S&T driven innovative technologies / Entrepreneurship for Students and others

• To encourage innovative ideas with students and others.


• Creating interest among high school students about Science and technology

3. Time schedule of the Project:

a) National Mathematics Day – 2018

• Proposed duration/date(s): 8 months

• Approved duration/date(s): 6 months

a) National Science Day – 2019

• Proposed duration/date(s): 8 months

• Approved duration/date(s): 6 months

4. Collaboration:

The following organisations have collaborated to organise the activities of

NMD 2018 & NSD 2019:

1. Bengaluru Indian Institute of Science

Bengaluru - 560012

2. Belagavi Belgaum Science Centre

Shivabasava Nagar, Belagavi,

Karnataka 590010

3. Kalaburagi KSCST Regional Centre – Kalaburagi 2nd floor, Administrative Block, VTU Regional

Centre campus, Kusnoor road,

Kalaburagi - 585102

4. Bengaluru Anubhava Science Foundation 362, Inika, Ferns City, phase 3,

Doddanekundi, Marathalli Post,

Bengaluru – 560037

5. Dharwad Regional Science Centre Karanataka University campus,

Pavate Nagar, Dharwad – 580003

6. Shimoga Sagar Science Forum, Bhagavathi, Second cross,

Nehrunagar, Sagar – 577401

7. Raichur Raichur Science Centre,

Vignana Betta, Rastrakavi Kuvempu

Vana Mantralaya Road, Raichur-584103

8. Davangere Davangere Science Centre c/o. Bapuji College of

Engineering & Technology, Davangere – 577005


9. Tumkur Tumkur Science Centre Sir. M. Visvesvaraya Vignana Bhavana

Garden road, Kalpatharu Vanada road,

Chickpete, Tumakuru - 572101

10. Bengaluru Karnataka Jnana Vijnana Samithi No.856, 6th Cross, 3rd main road,

Prakashnagara, Bengaluru - 21

11. Mysuru Teresian College Bannur Rd, Vidya Nagar,

Mysuru - 570011

12. Bengaluru Atria Institute of Technology

ASKB Campus, 1st Main Rd, Ags Colony, Anandnagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru-560024

13. Mangalore Pilikula Nisarga Dhama Science Centre Pilikula, Mudushedde – Post,

Mangalore – 575028 , Dakshina Kannada (D)

14. Uttara Kannada Uttara Kannada district Science Centre, Beach Road, Kodibagh, Karwar – 581303

15. Ballari Bellary Sub-Regional Science Center

Nallacheruvu Near District Stadium, Bellary-583102

5. Organizational and functional set up for the implementation of the Project:

Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) was established

in the year 1975. It is one of the first State S&T Council to be set up in the

country. KSCST is an autonomous S&T organization under Department of

Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka and Department of Science

& Technology, Government of India.

The Council has chosen many areas like Energy, Agriculture, Water, Housing,

Waste management, Health and Education for its activities. The Council has

completed several projects in these areas such as Low cost housing, Zoning

atlas, Mapping for use in district administration, Water resources

development, Hand pumps for drinking water wells in villages, Design of novel

biogas plants, Solar energy applications - Solar collectors, Solar pond,

Gasifiers, Design of high efficiency cooking stove (ASTRA Ole), Setting up of

rural energy centres, Innovative use of sisal plant etc. The recent major

initiatives of the Council for societal benefits include Rainwater Harvesting,


Karnataka State Spatial Data Infrastructure, Watershed Management and

Digital mapping of Hampi - a heritage site, Student Project Program, Biofuel

and Bioenergy activities, Implementation of Virtual Classroom in High

Schools, Student Project Programme (SPP) and other S&T activities.

The Council has constantly involved several institutions and governmental

agencies to identify research areas of major concerns in sectors such as

Housing, Energy, Water supply, Ecology, Environment, Industries and Rural

employment. The Council has evolved a methodology of conducting workshops

with participation of leading scientists, administrators and technocrats to

identify problems faced in the state in each area and to formulate research

projects based on these identified problems.

The Council has undertaken several path breaking programs in the area of

Energy. To name a few, it has setup a rotor windmill for pumping water at

Ungra, a community biogas service unit supplying water and electricity in

Pura, Energy Parks in different parts of the state, Solar water heating systems

in several places and identification of potential sites to establish wind farms.

It has also set up Microhydel stations at Elaneer village in Dakshina Kannada

district and Vanachalu village near Mercara, which uses a modern technology

of cross flow turbines.

The Council has assisted the state in district level planning in 30 districts

through setting up of Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS)

centers in these districts. These centers use modern scientific tools like

Geographic Information System (GIS) and spatial data support system for

identifying locations with problems like drinking water supply, location of

hospitals, schools, etc. This helps in empowerment of local bodies of

governance in optimal use of resources. Recently, under Karnataka State

Spatial Data Infrastructure (KSSDI), a project undertaken jointly with

Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka and

Government of India, the Council has launched ‘Karnataka Geoportal’ wherein

any interested person / institution can access, discover, publish geospatial

data of the state, such as administrative boundaries, thematic maps,

infrastructure facilities etc.

Rainwater Harvesting is one of the important programs of the Council. The

Council is running a “Help Desk” jointly with BWSSB, to promote Rainwater

Harvesting in Bangalore City. The Council has conducted state-level survey

on treatment of municipal solid and liquid wastes and their recycling. The

Council has participated in the identification of research Programs in the area

of biodiversity and has involved in identifying the problems and strategies for

S&T inputs in various sectors. Patent Information Centre (PIC) has been

functioning to bring awareness about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) among

scientific and student communities and to assist in filing patent applications.


One of the major objectives of the Council has been to improve the quality of

education in our colleges and, in view of this the council has initiated

Academic and Industrial Interaction Cell.


NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY 2018


6. Give brief details (supported by audio/video records such as photographs, cassettes, slides, publications such as circulars,

invitations, publicity pamphlets, press cuttings, etc)

I. National Mathematics Day 2018

a) Celebration of National Mathematics Day 2018

KSCST celebrated National Mathematics Day on 27th December 2018 on the

birthday of Shri. Ramanujan at Prof. Satish Dhawan auditorium, Indian

Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

The programme was inaugurated by Prof. K. P. J. Reddy Department of

Aerospace Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru. He addressed the gathering

regarding the importance of Mathematics in day to day life. He also explained

about the opportunities available in the field of Maths. Dr. S. G. S. Swamy,

Executive Secretary, KSCST briefed about Sir Srinivasa Ramanajuna life

history. Prof. S. Subramanian, Secretary, KSCST delivered the presidential

address.

Prof. K. P. J Reddy inaugurating the NMD 2018 Programme

The first technical session was by Mrs. Janhavi Karthik, Co-ordinator,

St. Paul’s Institution, Bengaluru. She demonstrated the activity on

Permutation and combination using square cards. The same was made by the

participant students also.


Mrs. Janhavi Karthik Addressing the gathering

The second technical session was by Mr. V. S. S. Shastry, Science &

Mathematics Communicator and National Awardee, Origami. He addressed

the gathering on similar triangles and on Pi and its value.

Mr. V. S. S. Shastry demonstrating the value of Pi

The third technical session was by Mr. Shrikanth, Teacher, Government High

School, Chickballapur. He addressed the gathering on patterns and

mathematics in daily life. He also streamed the videos related to Mathematics.


Mr. Shrikanth addressing the gathering

The Mathematical toys made out of bamboo was exhibited during the National

Mathematics Day 2018 celebrations. 22 mathematical toys made out of

bamboo was exhibited. These toys will help to solve and understand both

simple and advanced mathematical problems like the decimal system,

theorems like Pythagoras, proportionality, algebraic relationships, Dudeney

dissection, permutations and factorials.


Students visiting the exhibition

A book “Ganithanda Chatuvatikegalu” in Kannada was distributed to all the

student participants. Around 350 Students from BBMP High Schools

participated in this event.


Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology

Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru-560012

NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY – 2018

Date : 27th December, 2018 Time: 10.00 am

Venue : Prof. Satish Dawan Auditorium,

IISc, Bengaluru

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

10.00 am – 11.30 am Exhibition of Mathematical toys

11.30 am – 11.35 am Invocation

11.35 am – 11.45 am Welcome Address by: Prof. S. Subramanian

Secretary, KSCST and Professor Department of Materials Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru

11.45 am – 12.00 noon Address by Chief Guest

Prof. K. P. J. Reddy Department of Aerospace Engineering,

IISc, Bengaluru

12.00 noon – 12.30 pm Mrs. Janhavi Karthik Co-ordinator, St. Paul’s Institution, Bengaluru

12.30 pm – 1.00 pm Shri. V. S. S. Shastry

Science & Mathematics Communicator

1.00 pm – 1.30 pm Mr. Shrikanth Teacher, Government High School,

Chickballapur

1.30 pm – 1.35 pm Vote of Thanks Shri. K. N. Venkatesh Project Engineer, KSCST

1.35 pm Lunch

Supported by

National Council for Science & Technology Communication

Department of Science & Technology, Government of India

Department of Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka


b) Nine Workshops for High School Teachers

KSCST organised two-day workshops for high School teachers on concepts

related to mathematics in Nine locations of State. The details of the location

are as follows:

Sl. No.

Location Organisation address

1. Kalburagi KSCST - Regional Centre

2. Yadgir KSCST - Regional Centre

3. Belgaum Dr. S. J. N. Belgaum Science Centre Shivabasava Nagar, Nehru Nagar,

Belagavi, 590010

4. Mangaluru Pilikula Nisarga Dhama Science Centre

Pilikula, Mudushedde – Post, Mangalore – 575028, Dakshina Kannada (D)

5. Sagara Sagar Science Forum, Bhagavathi, Second cross, Nehrunagar

Sagar – 577401

6. Davangere Davagere Science Centre c/o Department of

Biotechnology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology, Shamanur Road, Davangere - 04

7. Dharwad Regional Science Centre Karanataka University campus, Pavate Nagar,

Dharwad – 580003

8. Raichur Raichur Science Centre,

Vignana Betta, Rastrakavi Kuvempu Vana Mantralaya Road, Raichur-584103

9. Tumkur Tumkur Science Centre, Balabhaven Primises, M.G. Road,

Tumkur – 572101

Photographs of workshop held in different parts of Karnataka


Photographs of workshop held in different parts of Karnataka

An around 550 High school teachers across the state has been benefitted by

this programme.

c) Teachers Enrichment Programme

KSCST jointly with M/s. Anubhava Science Foundation (ASF), Bengaluru

organised “Teacher Enrichment Programme” for Government Higher Primary

school teachers of Magadi taluk, Ramanagara District. 42 teachers teaching

mathematics from Class 5 to Class 8 of Magadi taluk, Ramanagara District

participated in this programme. The course will spanned across a year with

sessions beginning from 12th June 2018 to 15th June 2018 and contacting

sessions in the month of August, October, December 2018, January 2019 and

concluded on February 2019.

Participants during Teacher’s Enrichment Programme in various session

held at Solur , Magadi Taluk, Bangalore rural district


d) One day teachers training workshop on Mathematics for the

teachers of virtual laboratory established Government High

Schools

KSCST organised one day teachers training workshop on Mathematics for the

teachers of VL/VCR Government High Schools of backward talukas of the

State on 29th January 2019

Mrs. Bhanumathi, SADPI, EQMC, DSERT, Bengaluru; Mrs. Usha M D, SADPI,

DSERT, Bengaluru and Mr. Ramesh. K. S, Technical Assistant, DSERT,

Bengaluru were the Guest of the workshop. Shri. V. S. S. Shastry, delivered a

technical talk on mathematics with hands on experiments/demonstration for

the benefit of the teachers. Officials of M/s. Grasp Io Innovations Pvt. Ltd,

Bengaluru, demonstrated the IoT related applications using android, smart

coding, programming for high school level students. Officials of M/s. Kidvento

Education and Research Pvt. Ltd, Mysore demonstrated the innovation kits

with respect to mathematics subjects.

Photographs during the workshop

e) Workshop on Linear Algebra for Engineering Applications

KSCST in collaboration with Bangalore Institute of Technology organised three

days workshop on “Linear Algebra for Engineering Applications” on 21st, 22nd

and 23rd February 2019. Around 100 Engineering students, researchers,

academicians participated in the workshop. The workshop provided the

platform for Engineering students, researchers, academicians and faculty

working in the educational institutions to know about the current

advancements in the field of Linear Algebra for Engineering Applications and

also know to execute Linear Algebra problems in MATLAB software.

f) Celebrating National Mathematics Day 2018 in Twenty one

Government High Schools in backward talukas of Karnataka

KSCST is celebrating National Mathematics Day 2018 in 21 different high

Schools in backward talukas of Karnataka. The programme includes Student


Scientist Interaction, origami, and hands on training related to mathematics

including 3D mathematics models making. Around 5000 High school students

will be benefitting by this programme. The list of schools is as follows.

Sl no District Name and address of the school

1. Yadgir Government Girls Urdu School, Gurumathkal – 585214, Gurumathkal (T), Yadgir (D)

2. Koppal Government High School, Jahageer Gudadur - 584166, Kushtagi (T), Koppal

3. Belgaum Government Pre-University College (High School Section), Kokatnur – 591230, Athani (T), Belgaum

4. Raichur Valaballari Shri Channabasaveswara High School,

Gudadur – 584124, Sindhanur (T), Raichur (D)

5. Dharwad Government Girls High School, Kalghatagi – 581204, Kalaghatgi (T), Dharwad (D)

6. Gulbarga Government High School, Adarsh Colony

Main Road, Gulbarga – 585105 Gulbarga (T & D)

7. Ramanagara Government Composite P U College (High School Section), Kudur –561101, Magadi (T), Ramanagar

8. Ramanagara

Government Composite P U College (High School

Section), Harohalli – 562110, Kanakpura (T), Ramanagar (D)

9. Ramanagara Government Junior College for Girls (High School Section), Channapatna- 571501, Channapatna (T),

Ramanagar (D)

10. Tumkur Government Junior College (High School Section), Madhugiri – 572132, Madhugiri (T), Tumkur (D)

11. Mandya Government High School, Huskur, Malavalli (T),

Mandya (D) – 571475

12. Mandya Government Junior College (High School Section), Malavalli – 571430, Malavalli (T), Mandya (D)


13. Udupi Government High School, Heskuttur – 576210, Kundapura (T), Udupi (D)

14. Chamarajanagara Government High School, Megalahundi – 571312,

Chamarajanagara (T) & (D)

15. Tumkur Government Junior College (High School Section), I. D. Halli – 572124, Madhugiri (T), Tumkur (D)

16. Vijayapura Government Junior College for Girls, Vijayapura – 586201, Vijayapura (T & D)

17. Uttara Kannada Government High School, Hillur – 581344,

Ankola (T), Uttara Kannada (D)

18. Chikkamagalur Government Junior College (High School Section), Koppa – 577126, Koppa (T), Chikkamagalur (D)

19. Kodagu Government Junior College (High School Section),

Suntikoppa – 571237, Somavarpet (T), Kodagu (D)

20. Balgalkot Government Junior College for Girls (High School Section), Balgalkot – 587101, Balgalkot (T & D

21. Bellary Government Junior College for Girls (High School

Section), Hospet – 583201, Hospet, Bellary (D)

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