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KNOWLEDGE BASED SOCIETY USING ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Globalization of trade, transport and communication sectors made the world amenable and accessible in termsof movement of materials, people, business houses, consumerism and knowledge transfer. India with ancient andrich cultural heritage has developed over the years its own wide base for science, engineering and technology withappreciable economic growth attracting global attention for its marketing potential. India is recognized today as fastdeveloping world power in view of the achievements in sectors of space technology, innovative and emergingtechnologies, various forms of complimentary medicine, information and telecommunication technologies and businessprocess outsourcing. But the question is the acquisition of all these attainments are at the cost of the environmentalsustainability on account of ever increasing demand for Development leading to environmental degradation, depletionof natural resources, widening rural-urban divide in quality of life, lack of basic amenities of food ,fibre, water anddistress related migration to urban slums due to alternating drought-flood cycles.

The country with the capabilities and credentials in science, engineering and technology is grappling with theproblem of taking the benefits of science to the needy whether rural or urban. Innumerable federal and statedepartments are working with a specific agenda of elevating per capita income of the huge populace.The majorefforts are in farming sector, National Environmental policy, National Biodiversity Authority, enhancing space technologyapplications in disaster mitigation, telediagnosis and telemedicine,upgrading efforts in water security,energy optionsand knowledge transfer systems.Inspite of all this we are not able to bring more people above the poverty line,traditional knowledge remains in minds of families and not in books, disease survey and delivering health care lagbehind, agriculture is still chemical dependent ,farmers and agricultural labour face total insecurity in the absence ofinsurance and not so well operating microfinance system .While yojanas such as PURA clusters offer glimmer of hopethere is lot more needs to be done.

There occurs a major divorce and dichotomy between science, engineering and technology sectors and socialsciences and social action. There is therefore an imperative need to bring benefits of environmentally sustainablevision to the rural and urban poor through social vision and social action delivering social benefits. Government,industry, non-government, international non-government organizations, self-help groups and community basedorganizations need to work together with science and technology sector in order to be able to make the benefits ofinnovative technologies flow to people living under poverty line. Interface meetings with National KnowledgeCommission, National Commission of Farmers, social action groups and local government may lead to several viablesolutions for providing alternative livelihoods to people to tide over unfavourable weather patterns. Strengthening ofEducation systems both formal, non-formal and traditional knowledge needs to be addressed.

The 95th session of Indian science congress aims to address several thrust areas through plenaries,symposia,panel and round table deliberations to make the world in general and India in particular a knowledgeempowered society

o Knowledge Systems, Knowledge Base, Dissemination, Access and Applications of

Knowledge, Delivery using IT, CT and Space Technology, NKC Chapters for

Compilation and Collation of Traditional Knowledge

o Environmental Up-gradation: Built in safe-guards to promote Clean & Green Concepts in Society; Waste

conversion to resource, Agro and Social Forestry

o Biodiversity Mapping and Management; Threat of Invasive Alien Species, Empowerment of 'Ecosystem People',Benefit flow to stake holders

o Sustainable Green Revolution, Organic Farming, Compost Technologies

o Biotechnology and Bio-Entrepreneurship,Rational use of Bioprospecting and Replinishable mode of Bioresources,

Biopiracy and Environmental Ethics

o Water Mission: Drinking water, Water Harvesting,Storage,Treatment and Management; Linking Rivers and

Water bodies-Regional and National

o Space Technology and Information Technology for Disaster Management, Early Warning Systems; Coastal

Afforestation; Disease Survey, Telemedicine

o Marine resources living and non-living; Marine Biotechnology,Bioactive substances,Mineral extraction,MarineBiodeterioration

o Nanoscience: Nanomaterials in Industry, Nanotechnology in Medicine and Environmental management andRemediation

o Transport systems; National Link Highways,Navigational Engineering,Maps; Energy options-Renewable Energy,

Pollution abatement; Mineral Resources Development

o Green Technologies addressing Environmental challenges-Bio and Phytoremediation, Global warming and Green

house gases, Safe landfills

o Biotherapies, Stem cell Technologies, Regenerative Medicine,Biomodels in Medical Research, Bioethics

o Traditional and Complimentary Medicine and linking with modern medicine

o Linking Science and Technology with Social Sciences and Social Action

o PURA Cluster Concept: Challenges, Successes and Failures

o Interface of Public, Private, Industry and Social Action Sectors for effective delivery of Innovative Technologies

and Information to target population

o Training of Trainers: Imparting skills with greater emphasis on women in rural sectors in Alternative Livelihoods

to restrict distress related migration to urban areas

o Public-Private-Social Action Group initiated and sponsored Awareness and Implementation activities relating

to IPR, Prevention of spread of Communicable Diseases, Delivery of Health Care and Provision of Drinkingwater

Dowe haveto face this year after year? Perspective Planning is needed.

Andhra University, a premier institute of higher learning was established in1926. It is located in the uplands of Visakhapatnam, which Dr.C.R.Reddy the founderVice-Chancellor of Andhra University prophetically called"The city of Destiny". Withthe magnifcient" Kailasa Hill" as the backdrop and the mystic blue of the Bay ofBengal in its front, the University enjoys a unique setting. It occupies a sprawlingcampus of 250 hectares dotted with more than 100 buildings. The calm and sereneatmosphere of the university inspires the seekers of knowledge.

The University always strives to improve and sustain quality of the academic

programmes as well as the core student activities. The prime aim of the Universityis to see that every student has equal access to competent, and qualitative teaching which leads to vibrantacademic, social and personal growth on the campus and off the campus. Andhra University was accredited byNAAC with 'A' (85-90 Gradepoints) in 2002, and also a ISO-9001: 2000 certified Organization and entered MoUwith serveral International Universities/ Research Organizations / Institutes.

To begin with, it was housed in a building called" Hotel Cecil" with an area of 53 acres around it. The

University started with only 4 departments, 6 Teachers and less than 20 scholars. It took years of devoted workof many great scholars and able administrators to build this University as one of the highest citadels of learning inthe country with international reputation.

The University Campus is a self-contained township with two administration blocks, of which one houses theCentral Administrative Office and the other houses exclusively the examination sections. The University has well­equipped laboratories and workshops, a huge library that ranks 5th in magnitude among the university Librariesin the country, and press and publication division of its own. It has an employment information and GuidanceBureau run by the State Government for the benefit of the student community. The University has a studentcentre, Health Centre, International Student Hostels, a Computer Centre and Sports complex including an indoorGymnasium.

The University comprises of the main campus at Visakhapatnam with five University Colleges and four extension

campuses. Apart from these campuses, there are 541 affiliated colleges( both Government and Non-Government)located in five districts of its jurisdiction viz., Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam,East Godavari and WestGodavari.

Andhra University boasts of Science teaching with 54 courses of M.sc./M.sc. Tech. / M.Tech. & also proposesto start a number of new courses related to Science and Technology in the coming years. All the science departments

are equipped with modern laboratory facilities and are known for international

~ •• standards of research. Nuclear Physics, Meteorology,''Iii Geophysics, Marine Geology, Human Genetics,Oceanography were started in the University for the firsttime in the country. The campus with 8500 students has20 separate hostels for students and research scholars.

Dr.Sarvepalii Radhakrishnan, former President ofIndia was the second Vice-Chancellor, while V.S.Krishnaserved as UGC chairman. Prof.K.S.Murty andProf.B.R.Rao were past Vice-Chairmen of UGc. Sir C VRaman, Suri Bhagavantham, M.S. Krishnan, L.R.Rao,C.Mahadevan, Koteswaram were stalwarts associatedwith this University. Several alumni of Andhra Universitv n_~< I \I~~"MM' n~~~ ..

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Visakhapatnam the City of Destiny ~known for sanoy beaches, timeless seas, ancient temples, buildings of the

past and new age, the city that bustles with life and yet exudes an aura of sheer relaxation. Once a small fishing

village, Visakhapatnam is said to have derived its name from the local deity Visakha (Goddess of Valor). Visakhapatnam

has witnessed the reigns of Asoka, the Pallavas, the Cholas and the Gangas. Today you can see the Country's largest~shipbuilding yard, with a natural Harbour, Naval base and beach stretching endlessly against a backdrop of low hills,•

and dotted with secluded coves and creeks matchless in beauty and landscape .

.• -Visakhapatnam is popularly known as Vizag. It is no exaggeration -to·say that no other place in Andhra

Pradesh is as blessed •..with.such natural bounty as Visakhapatnam. It is the only pla~e on the east coast where the

Eastern Ghats and s~a meet.There is a mysterious blending of mountain air and sea br~e~e. Tiie pictures~ue beachesIand the 35Km long - Bhimili- Vizag coastal road that runs along the sea offer scenes of breathtaking beauty. The

blue waters caressing the golden sands at different points along the length of the coast 'th~1I fun-loving holiday

makers. Visakhapatnam and its~environs present a soul-stirring panorama of golden beaches, lu~h-green vegetation

and splendid monumentsf7;;""m a/rich historical heritage. Tourists can also visit the million year old Borra Cavesnear Araku, the only hill station of Andhra Pradesh. The Araku- paderu-T~ipall Agency mountain and forest tractsoffer excellent locales for trekking, bird watching, camping and adventure in the wilds./

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Visakhapatnam has grown ~uring the last five decades intoa leading industrial city. The Shipyard, Port Trust,

Oil Refinery and Steel Plant are a'mong the major industrial ~tablishments while a number of other industries

including shrimp hatcheries have ~Iso come up in the recent past. The city of Visakhapatnam enjoys a tropicalimaritime climate, which is temperate with no appreciable season fluctuation. Summer (April- July) temperature

range1s from 25 to 35°(/ Winter months (December- February) are marked by

moderately cold temperature of about 20 to 27°C. The humidity is around 70% to

80% thrdughout the year. Beautiful sandy beaches, lush green hilly terrain, parks,

hotels, restaurants and resorts offer exciting recreational opportunities_and,make

the stay of everyone I" memorable. The city is well co'nneGted10 all the major cities of

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PROFILEThe Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) started in 1914 is a premier scientific institution established

primarily for the purpose of providing a common platform to Indian scientists, engineers and technologists of all categoriesand belonging to different disciplines for sharing expertise and experience. ISCA brings together scientists both from Indiaand abroad for mutual interaction in the cause of scientific advancement and to promote national development.

The objectives of the Association are (i) to advance and promote the cause of Science in India; (ii) to hold an Annual

Congress at a suitable place in India; and (iii) to publish proceedings, journals for popularizing Science and scientificachievements.

Hon'ble Prime Minister presents awards to distinguished scientitsts for academic excellence on Jan. 3rd. Hon'blePrsedent of India presents awards to ISCA Young Scientists on Jan. 5th during the Science Congress.

The Inauguration of the Science congress is done by the Hon'ble Prime Minister on Jan 3rd every year. An exhibition

showcasing the achievements in science and technology is held during science congress which draws huge number ofvisitors. Another special attraction is the children's science congress and the Hon'ble President of India interacts with children.

Dr. Ramamurthi Rallapalli,General President of ISCA 2007-08

ISRO Hon. Visiting Scientist

(Formerly Vice-Chancellor, INSA Senior Scientist)

Department of Fishery Science and AquacultureSri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, 517502

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City Camp Office: 9-A, Vaikuntapuram,

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Visakhapatnam-530 003.

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