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National Award for Outstanding Efforts in Science
and
Technology Communication by NCSTC (Ministry of DST, Govt. of India)
Swadeshi Science Movement, Kerala chapter of Vijnana Bharati has been
bestowed with the prestigious "National Award for Outstanding Efforts in
Science and Technology Communication" from Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt.of India. This award is given for the relentless efforts by SSM for
taking science and technology to the masses.. The Award was presented by Sri. Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Science
on 1st March, 2007 at
Technology Bhavan, New Delhi.
Swadeshi Science Movement is a popular science movement, working for the
overall development of the nation with the intervention of science,
engineering and technology. It integrates ancient Indian wisdom with the
modern advancements of science and technology. Inspirational programmes for
students, annual science congress and mega science exhibitions have made
huge impact on various sections of the society.
SSM organizes several programmes for rural development, entrepreneurship
development, women empowerment and environment protection. Science India is
a national science magazine published by SSM which reaches the scientific
and academic sections across the country.
According to the Department of Science and Technology, Swadeshi Science
Movement is the only Organisation selected for this Award by the Committee
for its various activities in the field of S & T Communication. This Award
consists of a Memento, Citation and Rs.Two Lakh.
Swadeshi Science Movement has declared to donate this Cash Prize of Two
lakhs for the establishment of a “Virtual University” in the name of Nalanda.
Nalanda Virtual University will strive to synergize traditional knowledge
with modern developments in the fields of Engineering & Technology,
Mathematics, Astronomy, Physical Sciences, Philosophy, Culture and Values,
Basic and Health Sciences, Environmental studies and Sanskrit & Language
Studies. The University will collaborate with various Institutions and
Universities.
Prof. V.P.N. Nampoori (State Secretary, SSM Kerala)
receiving award from
Shri. Kapil Sibal, Hon'ble Minister for Science and
Technology, Govt. of India.
Shri. Ch. Narendra Sharma, Shri. P.A. Vivekananda Pai, Dr.
R. Raveendran Pillai, Shri. P.N. Subramanian are also seen (from left)
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