kscst activity report

KSCST ACTIVITY REPORT

2014 – 15

Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology

Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru - 560 012

Telephone : 080 – 23341652, 23348848, 23348849 Telefax : 23348840

Email: [email protected] ||Website : www.kscst.iisc.ernet.in

KSCST Activity Report : 2014-15

Contents

OVERVIEW 4

PROGRAMMES

1. Student Project Programme (SPP) 7

2. Natural Resources Data Management System 23

3. Development of geospatial web applications on Karnataka Geoportal for G-

governance (KSSDI Phase II Project)

30

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7. Biofuel Cell 52

8. Patent Information Centre 55

9. State Awards for Scientists and Engineers 56

10. Sir M. Visvesvaraya Geospatial Chair 63

PROJECTS

11. Identification of Potential Sites for Installation of Micro / Pico hydel Power

Plants in Tribally Dominated Hilly areas of Karnataka

67

12. Digital Geospatial Data Generation and Terrestrial Scanning For 3D

Reconstruction of Heritage Site at Hampi

73

13. Assessing the status of Kalyanis and measures for Rejuvenation in Different

Agro-climatic Zones of Karnataka state using GeoSpatial Technologies

76

14. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Documentation of Watershed Works under

IWMP Programme (HHK)

79

15. Study on Status of local Timber Resources and its future potential in

Hassan District.

82

16. Vijnana Darshan 83


17. Science Express – Biodiversity Special Innovative mobile Exhibition 88

18. Establishment of Virtual Laboratory (E-Learning Center) to Improve the Quality

of Education in the Backward Talukas of Karnataka

90

19. Creation of Digital Repository of the Reports of Student Projects Programme 95

20. Documentation of Technologies Developed by Various State Councils 96

21. Setting up of Multimedia Studio cum Video Conferencing at KSCST 97

22. KSCST Regional Centre at Gulbarga 98

23. Indo-Tunisia Workshop on Geospatial Technologies 99

24. Energy Efficient Buildings Workshop Series on Low Carbon Materials and

Building Systems

101

25. Training program on Geospatial Technology for Government Officials of

Lakshadweep (Union Territory)

102

26. Statement Showing Expenditure incurred on Specific Project / Programmes

during the year 2014-15

103


OVERVIEW

Programmes:

Student project program: To strengthen the culture of research among students, the council

will provide with technical and financial support to final year engineering college students in

executing R&D projects. Under the 37th

series KSCST has received 1437 project proposals

from 111 Engineering colleges and sanctioned 370 projects from 97 colleges. In addition to

this 50 bio-fuel and bio-energy related BE, M.Tech and MSc. Students projects. were

sponsored with the financial support from the Karnataka State Bio-fuel Development Board,

Govt. of Karnataka.

Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS): KSCST has established NRDMS

centres in all the districts of the state to provide geospatial data, information and services to

support decentralised planning. New Grama Panchayath maps were prepared for the entire

state of Karnataka on the request of the Grama Panchayath Delimitation committee based on

spatial proximity, population and request from concerned stakeholders including citizens. The

report was released in the month October, 2014 by the committee. Published a technical

report on NRDMS program titled "Geospatial Technologies for Informed Decision-Making"

in September, 2014. The report provides glimpse of the major geospatial applications

developed by the Council. Developing a framework on “Village Information System” using

geospatial technologies to facilitate developmental schemes at village level with the funding

support of DST-GOI.

Development of geospatial web applications on Karnataka Geoportal for G-governance

(KSSDI Phase II Project) : An R&D project, to develop web based geospatial

applications/decision support system for selected schemes of Watershed and Health

Departments to support G-governance on Karnataka Geoportal platform. Under this project

additional modules have been developed based on user requirement analysis primarily mobile

functionalities and multi spatial query & analysis.

State Awards for Scientists and Engineers for the year 2012 : The Government of

Karnataka has been honoring Scientists and Engineers by way of presenting awards in the

name of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, Sir C V Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan, Dr. Raja Ramanna and

Dr. Kalpana Chawla. 13 Scientists and Engineers were selected for the year 2012. Hon‟ble

Chief Minister Sri Siddaramaiah presented the awards on 16th

June 2014 J N Tata

Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

RWH Cell & Help Desk: RWH cell established at KSCST is providing policy support to the

Government department for water conservation and rainwater harvesting programmes.

BWSSB has collaborated with RWH Cell of KSCST and brought in the legislation to

compulsorily install RWH system in certain category of properties in Bangalore. RWH cell

has organised 8 awareness programmes for general public, 12 training programmes for

Engineers and Plumbers, 20 Quiz and debate programmes for High School students. In

addition to the above 28 lectures presentation and outreach activities are conducted.

Biofuel Cell

World Environment Day 2014 was organized on June 5th

2014 at the Indian Academy Degree

College, Hennur main Road, Bengaluru. The activities included several competitions for


different colleges, Plantation and special lectures for the benefit of the college students. Prizes

were also distributed on this occasion for the winners of different competitions. More than

hundred students took part in the programme which included Cycle rally. World Biofuel Day

was celebrated on 11th

August 2014 at Mount Carmel College which also included exhibition,

competitions and biofuel plantations at the college premises. Prize distribution and

demonstration of biodiesel run vehicle was the highlight of the programme. Bio-fuel cell has

conducted training programmes for the staff of the Biofuel Information and Demonstration

Centres from thirty two districts in three batches. A special programme on nursery

management and grafting techniques and demonstration of service and maintenance of

biodiesel run tractors was organized at Sericulture College, Chintamani.

Patent Information Centre: PIC has organised three Awareness Programs on IPR

(Intellectual Property Rights) in Engineering Colleges in Bangalore for the benefit of

students, research scholars and faculty of the institute. PIC has assisted in filing 2 patent

applicants. Also, it has received 27 queries during this period.

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Chair: Sir M V Geospatial Chair has conducted trainings programs on

“Awareness of Geospatial Technology” for the benefits of Schools Students, School teachers,

faculties of different eminent universities, Phd Scholars, Government officials etc., these

training programs were conducted in Bangalore, Belgaum, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) and

Lakshdweep. Lectures delivered on Remote Sensing and Natural Resources Management.

Geology, Geomorphology, Structural study carried out at “Kudapura Campus of IISc,

Challakere Taluk, Chitradurga” under Research projects on Application of Geospatial

Technology

Projects:

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Documentation of Watershed works under

IWMP Programme : The KSCST has taken up the Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and

Documentation of Watershed works under IWMP Programme for Belgaum Revenue division.

The Belgaum division has 69 projects covering treatable area of 2, 87,000ha spread over

seven districts.

Virtual Laboratory (E-learning Centre): the Council has successfully implemented Virtual

laboratories (E-learning Centre) in 10 identified Government High Schools in different

backward talukas of the State to improve the quality of education. A Virtual laboratory is an

advanced learning environment created using internet, computers, supplemented IT devices,

in which 8th

, 9th

and 10th

standard more than 5000 students will benefitted.

Karnataka –Israel Industrial Research & Development Programme (KIRD): In the first

call the Joint committee has selected three companies for financial support under this

programme. The funding support to the selected companies is under process companies.

KSCST has received Seven BAFs (Bilateral Agreement forms) as on 31st December 2014 for

Second Call

Digital Geospatial Data Generation and Terrestrial Scanning for 3D Reconstruction of

Heritage Site at Hampi: The Council has taken up this project to carry out the Laser

Scanning of world heritage monuments using Terrestrial Laser scanner for 3D modelling and

Creation of high resolution digital Geospatial database of Hampi heritage site.


Assessing the status of Kalyanis and measures for Rejuvenation in Different Agro-

climatic Zones of Karnataka state using GeoSpatial Technologies : The Council has

visited around 650 Kalyanis in Tumkur, Bagalkot and Hassan districts and created the

Geospatial database using Geospatial technology along with the assessment of present status,

storage capacity, Run off inflow, catchment area, siltation, quality and Discharge. The

Council is planning to provide scientific remedial measures for rejuvenation based on its

location, Physical status, geo-hydrological status and usage to Panchayath raj Institutions.

Identification of Potential Sites for Installation of Microhydel Power Plants in Tribal

dominated Hilly areas of Karnataka : KSCST has identified about 25 potential sites in

Uttara Kannada, Dakshin Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu, Chickmagalur and Shimoga districts out

of feasibility report has been prepared for eight sites. Based on DST Government of India

Expert Committee recommendations prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for Two

sites namely Hagalaganchi and Boosanakere in Chickmagalur and Uttarakannada Districts

respectively.

Nano water purification using Nano Technology : The council has taken up the water

purification using Nano technology being developed by Department of Chemical Engineering,

IIT, Madras to test the technology on pilot scale and get the feedback from the users based on

directions from DST, GOK.

Vijnana Darshan: To popularize science and technology among rural children the Council

has started a programme namely “Vijnana Darshan”. This programme aims to take the

students on a Science tour to leading science, R & D institutions, Botanical Garden, VITM

and planetarium in Bangalore to spar the scientific interest in the students. The Council has

arranged visit of 120 Government High School Students and 20 faculty members from

different parts of Karnataka. The students interacted with some Scientists were very happy to

participate in this programme.


STUDENT PROJECT PROGRAMME (SPP)

Background

Recognizing the need for the improvement in quality of education in Engineering Colleges

and also for the sustainable development of the State through Innovation and Technology, the

Council initiated Student Project Programme, popularly known as SPP, as early as 1977. The

main purpose of this programme is to recognize the need to bring out hidden talents and

innovative ideas in the minds of young students of engineering colleges in the state of

Karnataka. Under SPP, KSCST provides both financial and technical support to the final year

engineering students to undertake project work that are meaningful, innovative and having

relevance to solve the problems being faced by the State. Department of Science and

Technology, Government of India, has hailed this programme as unique and intends to adopt

this model at all India level. Several of these projects are very innovative and address local

societal needs.

Student project proposals, received under this programme, are reviewed by panel of experts

and recommended for financial support. The expert panel consists of more than one hundred

senior faculty and scientists from Indian Institute of Science, National Aeronautical

Laboratory and other R&D institutions. The panel also provides guidelines and suggestions to

make projects more innovative and meaningful.

Several projects have been recognized as promising and the concerned faculty/students of

such projects are encouraged to take up further modification, field trials or scale-up. Projects

have been diverse, reflect varied interests of the students/guides and are quite innovative. The

enhancement of financial support has enabled the Council to support many such innovative

projects and some of them have attracted publicity in local as well as in the national media.

Progress - 37th

Series of Student Project Programme (SPP)

SPP, when started in the year 1977-78, supported 81 projects, from 13 institutions. Now,

during the 37th

Series (2013-2014) of this program, the Council received 1438 project

proposals from 110 institutions and 371 projects have been supported with a total funding of

about Rs. 18.81 lakhs. So far, over 7000 projects have been supported by the KSCST under

this programme during last 36 years.

The activities of 37th

Series of SPP started in October 2013. The Council contacted experts

from Indian Institute of Science and various R&D institutions in identifying thrust areas for

selection of student projects.

As per the recommendations of the subject experts and approval by Secretary, KSCST, SPP

poster was printed in A3 size which displayed information about the thrust areas for this

series.

Following are thrust areas recommended by the experts for student projects.

Mechanisms / machines for Garbage disposal specially in the urban environment,

Drainage cleaning, Weed removal in lakes, Waste processing and wealth from waste

Micro Air Vehicle,

Smart Technology for physically challenged


Mobile driven technology for water supply, irrigation, etc.

Automobile exhaust control

Greenhouse gas mitigation,

Techniques in Air pollution control

Application of Electrostatics, Electrostatic Hazards

Material processing, aero space materials

Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)

Experimental fluid mechanics

Solar thermal energy devices

Self powered electronics

Health monitoring systems

Low power embedded system

Efficient, swift fire fighting/extinguishing gadgets

Projects to combat local problems encountered in your region

Any other innovative projects

SPP poster contains, in addition to thrust areas, format of the proposal and other relevant

details. Posters were sent to all the engineering colleges of the State and Universities,

indicating last date for submission of the project proposals.

The Council received 1438 project proposals (Annexure 1) from various disciplines from 110

institutions in the State. These proposals were scrutinized by experts from Indian Institute of

Science and other R&D institutions. After rigorous processing of the project proposals and

evaluation by experts, 371 proposals from 110 engineering colleges were supported and

sponsored with a total financial assistance of about Rs. 18.81 Lakhs. Project sanction letters

and budget sanction details were sent to the concerned project guides and Principals of the

engineering colleges.


KSCST has organized nodal centre evaluation of the supported projects at following

engineering colleges namely :

SLNo

Name of the Nodal Centre and Date of Evaluation

Participating Colleges No of Project

s

1. RAJEEV INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, HASSAN Date: 7th May 2014 (Wednesday)

1. ADICHUNCHANAGIRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHIKAMAGALUR 8

2. MALNAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, HASSAN 5

3. RAJEEV INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, HASSAN 1

4. GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, HASSAN 2

5. BAHUBALI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SHRAVANABELAGOLA 4

Total 20

2. ALVA'S INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, MOODBIDRI Date: 8th May 2014 (Thursday)

1. ALVA'S INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, MOODBIDRI 2

2. CANARA ENGINEERING COLLEGE, BANTWAL TQ, DAKSHINA KANNADA 1

3. DR. MV SHETTY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MOODBIDRI 4

4. KVG COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SULLIA 3

5. MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING, MOODBIDRI

5

6. NMAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NITTE, KARKALA 10

7. PA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MANGALORE 4

8. SAHYADRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT, MANGALORE

1

9. SHREE DEVI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KENJAR, MANGALORE 2

10. SRI DHARMASTHALA MANJUNATHESHWARA INST., OF TECH., UJIRE 4

11. SRINIVAS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, VALACHIL, MANGALORE 8

12. ST. JOSEPHS ENGINEERING COLLEGE, VAMANJOOR, MANGALORE 4

13. VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECH., PUTTUR 3

14. SHRI MADHWA VADIRAJA INSTITUTE OF TECH., & MGMT, UDUPI 3

Total 54

3. DR. AMBEDKAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MALLATHAHALLI, BANGALORE Date: 10th May 2014 (Saturday)

1. ACS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MYSORE ROAD, BANGALORE 4

2. AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Off SARJAPUR ROAD, BANGALORE 4

3. BANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE 1

4. BMS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BASAVANAGUDI, BANGALORE 4

5. DAYANANDA SAGAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BANGALORE 9

6. DON BOSCO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KUMBALGOD, BANGALORE 3

7. DR. AMBEDKAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MALLATHAHALLI, BANGALORE

6

8. JSS ACADEMY OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION, BANGALORE 2

9. KS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE 3

10. NEW HORIZON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MARATHHALLI, BANGALORE

4

11. PES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANASHANKARI III STAGE, BANGALORE

1

12. RAJARAJESWARI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KUMBALGOD, BANGALORE

4

13. RV COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BANGALORE 5

14. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, RAMANAGARA 1

15. SHIRDI SAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE, ANEKAL, BANGALORE 3

16. SJB INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, KENGERI, BANGALORE 2

17. T. JOHN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANNERGHATTA ROAD, 5


BANGALORE

18. THE OXFORD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BOMMANAHALLI, BANGALORE

2

19. BTL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, BANGALORE 3

20. EAST POINT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE

4

21. K.S.SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT, BANGALORE 5

Total 75

4. VIDYA VIKAS INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, MYSORE Date: 12th May 2014 Monday

1. GSSS INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECH., FOR WOMEN, MYSORE 1

2. SRI JAYACHAMARAJENDRA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MYSORE 1

3. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING, MYSORE 1

4. VIDYA VIKAS INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, MYSORE

3

5. VIDYAVARDHAKA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, MYSORE 4

6. COORG INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, PONNAMPET 1

7. GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KUSHALNAGAR 2

Total 13

5. CHANNABASAVESHWARA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, GUBBI Date: 15th May 2014, Thursday

1. CHANNABASAVESHWARA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, GUBBI 4

2. HMS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TUMKUR 1

3. SHRIDEVI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, TUMKUR 3

4. SIDDAGANGA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TUMKUR 4

5. SRI SIDDHARTHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TUMKUR

2

6. KALPATARU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, TIPTUR 1

Total 15

6. BALLARI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, BELLARY Date: 17th May 2014 Saturday,

1. BALLARI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, BELLARY 1

2. PROUDHADEVARAYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, HOSPET 5

3. RAO BAHADUR Y. MAHABALESHWARAPPA ENGINEERING COLLEGE, BELLARY

4

Total 10

7. BAPUJI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DAVANGERE Date: 19th May 2014 Monday

1. BAPUJI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DAVANGERE 14

2. GM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DAVANGERE 8

3. STJ INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, RANEBENNUR 7

4. UNIVERSITY BDT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, DAVANGERE 3

5. PES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, SHIVAMOGGA 4

Total 36

8. BHEEMANNA KHANDRE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BHALKI, BIDAR Date: 7th June 2014 Saturday

1. APPA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, GULBARGA 1

2. BHEEMANNA KHANDRE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BHALKI, BIDAR 9

3. BASAVAKALYAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE, BASAVAKALYAN, BIDAR 4

4. PDA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, GULBARGA 5

Total 19

9.

HKBK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, NAGAWARA, BANGALORE Date: 14th June 2014

1. ACHARYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, SOLADEVANAHALLI, BANGALORE

5

2. ACHARYA POLYTECHNIC, BANGALORE 4

3. BMS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, YELAHANKA, BANGALORE 4

4. HKBK COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, NAGAWARA, BANGALORE 1


Saturday

5. MS RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE 8

6. MVJ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KADUGODI, BANGALORE 2

7. NAGARJUNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE

1

8. REVA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT, YELAHANKA, B'LORE

1

9. SAI VIDYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DODDABALLAPUR ROAD, B'LORE

2

10. SAMBHRAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE 5

11. SAPTHAGIRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BANGALORE 6

12. SIR M. VISVESVARAYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE 2

13. SJC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHICKBALLAPUR 1

14. NITTE MEENAKSHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE 1

Total 44

10. BV BHOOMARADDI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECH., HUBLI Date: 17th June 2014 Tuesday

1. BV BHOOMARADDI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECH., HUBLI 11

2. GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, HAVERI 3

3. KLE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, HUBLI 4

4. SDM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHARWAD 3

5. SKSVMA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECH., LAXMESHWAR, GADAG 5

6. KLS'S VISHWANATHRAO DESHPANDE RURAL INSTITUTE OF TECH., HALIYAL

6

7. GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE, KARWAR 2

8. BASAVESHWAR ENGINEERING COLLEGE, BAGALKOT 6

9. BLDEA'S DR. PGH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, BIJAPUR

4

Total

44

11. JAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BELGAUM Date: 18th June 2014 Wednesday

1. ANGADI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT, BELGAUM 3

2. HIRASUGAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, NIDASOSHI, BELGAUM 6

3. KLE SOCIETY'S KLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, CHIKKODI

7

4. KLE'S DR. M. S. SHESHAGIRI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECH, BELGAUM

1

5. KLS GOGTE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, UDYAMBAG, BELGAUM 6

6. MARATHA MANDAL'S ENGINEERING COLLEGE, BELGAUM 3

7. SG BALEKUNDRI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BELGAUM 7

8. SHAIKH COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, BELGAUM 1

9. JAIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, BELGAUM 7

Total

41

The students demonstrated their projects in the nodal centers. The experts, during evaluation,

reviewed the methodology and final output of these projects and selected 105 projects for

Seminar and 100 projects for Exhibition. The details of projects selected for Seminar and

Exhibition branch wise is as follows:


Sl

No ENGINEERING BRANCH

No. of

Proposals

Received

No. of

Proposals

Approved

No. of

Projects

selected for

Seminar

No. of

Projects

selected for

Exhibition

1 Aeronautical

Engineering 2 1 0 0

2 Agronomy 1 0 0 0

3 Automation and Robotics 2 2 1 0

4 Automobile Engineering 14 1 0 0

5 Biomedical Engineering 4 0 0 0

6 Biotechnology Engineering 39 17 12 2

7 Cerameic and Cement Technology 3 1 1 0

8 Chemical Engineering 24 12 5 0

9 Civil Engineering 147 40 28 0

10 Civil Engineering (M-Tech) 3 0 0 0

11 Computer Science and Engineering 210 69 22 16

12 Construction Technology and

Management 5 1 1 0

13 Electrical and Electronics

Engineering 127 35 5 10

14 Electronics and Instrumentation

Engineering 1 0 0 0

15 Electronics and Communication


16 Environmental Engineering 14 5 2 1

17 Industrial and Production

Engineering 7 1 0 1

18 Information Science and


19 Instrumentation Technology 43 8 0 4

20 Instrumentation and Electronics 1 0 0 0

21 Medical Electronics Engineering 5 1 1 0

22 Mechanical Engineering 306 81 13 34

23 Mechatronics Engineering 3 1 0 1

24 Telecommunication Engineering 21 3 1 2

25 Textile Technology 5 2 0 1

Total No. of Projects 1438 371 105 100

The Council is organising the 37th

Series Seminar and Exhibition on 28th and

29th July 2014, at B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli. The

programme is being inaugurated on 28th July 2014 at 10.00 AM by Dr. Gopal K. Kadekodi,

Honorary Professor, Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Development Research, Dharwad and

former Director Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore. Prof. G. R. Naik, Vice

Chancellor i/c, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga will be addressing the gathering and will

releasing the SPP Biofuel Compendium. Prof. B. G. Mulimani, Vice Chancellor, BLDE


Medical University, Bijapur and former Vice Chancellor, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga will

be presiding over the function and will be releasing the SPP Engineering Compendium and

Compact Disc. Dr. M. Prithviraj, Executive Secretary, KSCST are participating in this state

level programme and encouraging the young engineers to take up more R&D related

activities.

During these two days, Seminars and Exhibition of selected projects will be held. In this

Series of SPP 105 have been selected for Seminar and 100 projects for Exhibition. These

Seminars and Exhibits will be evaluated by a panel of experts consisting of scientists and

engineers from Indian Institute of Science and National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore

and other research organizations. Some of these selected projects will be awarded as best

projects of the year and the best performing college will also be awarded. The awards will be

presented during valedictory function.

In addition, to the above, special lectures have also been arranged during the course of this

programme. Mr. Vinay Konaje, CEO, Navya Biologicals Pvt. Ltd., BVBCET campus, Hubli

will be delivering technical lecture on "Entrepreneurship, R&D in Biotechnology and related

areas" and Shri Vishwanath, CEO, Karadi Path Education Company Pvt. Ltd., Chennai will

be delivering talk on "Magic English Learning for Technical Education Programme" on 28th

July 2014 between 5.30 PM to 7.00 PM.

On 29th July 2014 at 9.30 AM., Prof. N. Balakrishnan, Supercomputer Education and

Research Centre (SERC), Indian Institute of Science, will be delivering technical lecture on

the topic "Revenge of Silicon".

The focus of the seminar and exhibition is not only to provide the forum for the students to

present their work, but also to educate them on current developments in the field of

engineering and technology. The exhibition is also open for students and general public on

these days.

The Valedictory programme of this Seminar and Exhibition will be held on 29th

July 2014 at

3.00 PM at B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli. Dr. S.

Seetharamu, Director, Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore will be the Chief Guest of

the function and deliver valedictory address. Dr. Amitha Gill, Director, Rajasthan State

Council for Science and Technology, Jaipur, will be the guest of honor. They will be

distributing the prizes to award winning projects and colleges.

Prof. B. L. Desai, Vice-Principal, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology,

Hubli and Dr. M. Prithviraj, Executive Secretary, Karnataka State Council for Science and

Technology, Bangalore will address the gathering. Dr. Ashok S. Shettar, Principal B.V.

Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli will preside over the valedictory

function.

SPP – Biofuel / Bioenergy projects - 2013-14

Biofuels are fuels derived from biomass or waste feedstocks includes ethanol and biodiesel.

Global production of biofuels – liquid and gaseous fuels derived from biomass – has been

growing steadily over the last decade. Today, biofuels provide around 3% of total road

transport fuel globally (on an energy basis) and considerably higher shares are achieved in

certain countries. Biofuels may have to play an important role if the world is to make


meaningful reductions in carbon dioxide emissions, and reduce reliance on crude oil at costs

similar to those of gasoline and diesel in the medium-term. However, current production

processes do not always meet expected net life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emission and

cost performance targets, and certain conventional biofuels have been criticised for causing

deforestation and adding to pressure on agricultural land needed for food and fodder

production.

With the understanding the need for encouraging use of Biofuels, Government of Karnataka

has constituted a board to cater to the biofuel sector in Karnataka, i.e., Karnataka State

Biofuel Development Board (KSBDB). KSCST is a pioneer institute working towards the

conceptualization of Science and Technology inventions to the common people of the State

there by enabling development of the State. In this context, Karnataka State Council for

Science and Technology and Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board are jointly

supporting Engineering, M. Tech and Post Graduate students to take up research projects in

the biofuel area.

Under the 37th Series of Student Project Programme, KSCST & KSBDB had invited projects

from various Engineering Colleges and Universities. The Council has received over 27 M.Sc

projects, 17 M.Tech projects and 57 Engineering projects.

The experts from Indian Institute of Science and other premier institutes had evaluated the

projects and selected 15 M.Sc projects, 9 M.Tech projects and 27 B.E projects and provided

technical guidance & financial assistance to carry out the projects.

Meanwhile midterm evaluation was carried out at High Tech Conference Hall, Division of

Electrical Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore on 14th May 2014. The

experts had evaluated the projects and given suggestion for further improvement in the

project.

Out of which 51 project were selected for State Level Seminar cum Exhibition which was

held on 25th and 26th July 2014 at BV Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering, Hubli.

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Catetory of Biofuel

Projects

No. of Project

Proposals

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1 Biofuel – Engineering

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2 Biofuel – M.Tech projects 17 9 2

3 Biofuel – M.Sc., projects 27 15 2

The Council prepared the technical Compendium of these 51 projects for the Seminar and

Exhibition. All the project team participated in this Seminar and Exhibition. Eight projects (4

BE projects 2 M.Sc., and 2 M.Tech project) was adjudicated as best projects and awarded.

These projects were awarded with Certificate, memento and cash prize.


List of projects selected for “PROJECT OF THE YEAR” award during the

Seminar and Exhibition of Student Projects held on 28th and 29th

July 2014 at

B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli

BEST COLLEGE OF THE YEAR

Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore.

BEST PROJECTS OF THE YEAR (Seminar projects)

Civil Engineering

“Performance Study of Geopolymer Compressed Blocks and Pre-Fabricated Structural

Elements”

College : Jain College of Engineering, Belgaum

“Performance Evaluation of Waste Tyre and Tube Rubber As A Partial Replacement

for Fine and Coarse Aggregates In Cement Concrete.”

College : SJB Institute of Technology, Bangalore

“Applications of Geopolymer In Building Materials and Retrofitting”

College : BV Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and

Construction Technology and Management

“Stabilization of Black Cotton Soil Using Fly Ash and Geopolymer”

College : Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore

Computer Science and Engineering

“A Secure Monitoring of 46 Habit Drugs Using Abe In Cloud”

College : Chanabasaveshwara Institute of Technology, Gubbi, Tumkur

“Harnessing The Cloud for Securely Outsourcing Large Scale System of Linear

Equations”

College : K.S. School of Engineering and Management, Bangalore

“Portable Emergency Application Kit & Document Locker With Multi Level Security

System & Self Erase Protocol”

College : Proudhadevaraya Institute of Technology, Bellary

“Pathipa Darshinyaha Paalana (Woman Protection Mobile App)”

College : Sksvma College of Engineering and Technology, Gadag

Information Science and Engineering

“Controlling Air Conditioner (Temperature and Airflow) Using Wireless Sensor

Network”

College : B V Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli

Electronics and Communication

“DSP Based Converter-Inverter Control Strategy for Single Phase Wind Power

Generation System”

College : JSS Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore


Electrical and Electronics Engineering

“Optimization In Generation From A Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Via Blade Pitch

Control and Structure Morphing”

College : Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur

Mechanical Engineering

“Study of Heat Transfer Through Circular Duct With Insertions (Spiral Rib Insertions)

and Determining The Local Heat Transfer Coefficient”

College : B.L.D.E.A‟s V.P. Dr. P.G.Halakatticollege of

Engineering and Technology, Bijapur

“Smart Highway Integrated Energy Production System”

College : HMS Institute of Technology, Tumkur

Chemical Engineering

“Chemical Recycling of Waste Plastics Into Fuels and Valuable Chemicals”

College : SDM College of Engineering and Technology, Dharwad

“One-Pot Synthesis of Fmoc/Cbz - Protected Β-Amino Alkyl Azides Directly From

Alcohols and Their Utility In The Synthesis of 1,4-Substituted 1,2,3-Triazole Based N-

Protected -Amino Acids”

College : Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur

Biotechnology Engineering

“Selection and Screening of Microbial Consortia for Efficient and Eco-Friendly

Degradation of Plastic Wastes In Urban and Rural Areas of Bangalore”


“Isolation of Plant Hormone (Ga3) From Fungi and Production and Optimization

Studies”

College : KLE Dr M S Sheshgiri College of Engineering

and Technology, Belgaum

Best Projects of The Year (Exhibition Projects)

Computer Science Engineering

“A Secure ATM System Using Delay Constraint and Gsm Module”

College : Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology, Gubbi

“Vision Based Analysis Using Sixth Sense Technology”

College : Hirasugar Institute of Technology, Nidasoshi, Belgaum

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

“Electronic Load Controller for Micro Hydel Systems”

College : K.S. School of Engineering and Management, Bangalore

“Energy Efficient Solar Dishwasher”

College : Rajarajeswari College of Engineering, Bangalore

Electronics and Communication Engineering

“PLC Based Advance Water Distribution System”

College : Channabasaveshwara Institute of Technology, Gubbi


“Unmanned Mobile Patrol Vehicle for Hoysala”

College : M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Smart Water Meter

College : School of Engineering and Technology, Jain Global Campus, Ramanagar

Environmental Engineering

“Fabrication of Zinc Oxide-Chitosan Based Photocatalytic Reactor for Degradation of

Textile Dye Congo Red”

College : Sapthagiri College of Engineering, Bagalore


“A Novel Approach In Utilization of Flower Waste From Chickballapur Market

Towards Development of Value Added Products”

College : Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bangalore

Information Science and Engineering

“Multi-Touch Reactable”

College : K.L.E Institute of Technology, Hubli


“Exoskeleton for Human Performance Augmentation”

College : Bv Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering andtechnology, Hubli

“Study of Parabolic Trough Collector for Tapping Solar Energy”


“Driving Accessory for Handicapped”

College : Gogte Institute Technology, Belgaum

“Beach Cleaning Equipment”

College : Shree Devi Institute of Technology, Mangalore

“Solar Power Actuated Drier”

College : Srinivas Institute of Technology, Mangalore

Industrial and Production Engineering

“Small Scale Chickpea Harvesting ”

College : B.V.Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering & Technology, Hubli


Best Projects of The Year (Biofuel Projects)

B.E Project on Biofuels

Chemical Engineering

“Manufacture of C-11 Compounds From Castor Oil”



“Studies on Effect of Biodeisel On The Engine Crankcase Lubricant”

College : Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology, Bangalore

“Biomass Gasifier Stove Using Agricultural Waste (Crop Residue)”

College : Shaikh College of Engineering and Technology, Belgaum


“Production of Biofuel From Soil and Waste Water Algae Using Vertical Reactor

System”

College : Sapthagiri College of Engineering, Bangalore

M.Sc., Project on Biofuels : Biotechnology

“Heavy Metal Induction for Enhanced Lipid Productivity In Fresh Water Microalgae”

College : Indian Academy Degree College, Bangalore

“Nutritional Analysis of Pongamia Seed Cake for Animal Supplement”

College : Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Bangalore

M.Tech., Projects on Biofuels Thermal Power Engineering

“Investigation on Conversion of Flower Wastes Into Bio-Ethanol and Performance

Evaluation On Single Cylinder IC Engine”

College : Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere

“Stability Analysis of Biodiesel, Ethanol and Diesel Blends and Performance Testing of

Ci Engine With These Stable Blends”

College : Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Davangere


Inauguration of 37th Series of SPP - Seminar and Exhibition held on 28th and29th July 2014,

at B. V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engineering and Technology, Hubli

Evaluation of Biofuel projects by Experts from IISc


Juries from Indian Institute of Science evaluating exhibition projects

Prof. N. Balakrishnan, Supercomputer Education and Research Centre (SERC), Indian

Institute of Science, will be delivering technical lecture on the topic "Revenge of Silicon".


Biofuel Projects poster display and interaction

Juries from Indian Institute of Science evaluating exhibition projects


Demonstration of Exhibits by Students

Dr. M. Prithviraj, Executive Secretary, KSCST giving away the best project award to the

student team during valedictory function of 37th Series of SPP - Seminar and Exhibition.


NATURAL RESOURCES DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Background:

Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology (KSCST) recognizing the need for both

spatial and non-spatial data to local level planning across Karnataka established Karnataka

Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS) program in 1992 to develop a

comprehensive spatial data management system for easy access of data and information. 73rd

and 74th

Amendments to the Constitution also emphasized the need for geospatial data for

development planning to local level governments or Panchayaths. NRDMS is a joint project

of Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS) of Department of Science &

Technology, Government of India, and the Government of Karnataka. The Council

established district NRDMS centers in each district over a period of time and established all

the centres by 2008 with the funding support of both central and state government.

Karnataka NRDMS program is a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional program aimed at

developing methodologies for building and promoting the use of spatial data management and

analysis technologies in local area planning. The initial approach of planning based on macro

level assessment of resources did not yield the desired results. The introduction of the concept

of spatial planning to micro-levels by the Planning commission also paved the way for

evolution of Karnataka NRDMS program. The vision of the NRDMS program during its

inception was to provide S&T inputs for operationalising the concept of decentralized

planning of the country by developing computer compatible spatial databases on natural

resources, socio and agro-economic parameters to further the concept of area specific

decentralized planning.

Objectives:

To develop, demonstrate methods/techniques and tools for operationalsing the concept

of "Decentralized (Local level) Planning" using geospatial technologies.

To provide value added information for district level planning using geospatial

database.

Development of integrated digital database for generating

(a) Resource profiles

(b) Query-based information

(c) Static and dynamic outputs based on Spatial Decision Support System

Interaction through workshops with line department officials and stakeholders a multi-

level to assess their information needs in implementing the schemes and capacity

building.

To develop local specific applications using GIS tools.

To create awareness among end-users about the utility of GIS technologies by

conducting regular training programs and workshops.

Documentation and dissemination.

Seamless Integration with Karnataka Geoportal

To establish district NRDMS centers in all the districts to develop database and

applications that are relevant to planning and administration.


Major activities:

The Government of Karnataka set up a Grama Panchayath Delimitation Committee under

the Chairmanship Ex-MLA Shri S G Nanjayyanamatt to look into formation, revision and

delimitation of Gram Panchayaths. The state NRDMS centre supported and prepared new

Grama Panchayath maps for the entire state of Karnataka on the request of the committee

based on spatial proximity, population and request from concerned stakeholders including

citizens. The report was released in the month October, 2014 by the committee.

A Training-Workshop on “Use of Unified Modeling Language (UML) for interoperability

and National Data Registry” was conducted during 16-18 July, 2014 for the

representatives of national mapping agencies at KSCST, Bangalore. The training mainly

dealt on data registry and spatial modeling including hands-on training on UML for the

participants. Few of the decision points are listed below.

• To take up Karnataka road sector for harmonisation of geo-spatial data with

similar data sets at the national level in addition to the cadastral domain. The

experiment will throw light on the usefulness of Spatial Data Registry.

• Concerted efforts should be made to sensitize end users on the utility of the portals

and services particularly in the area of bio-resource utilisation and biodiversity

protection.


Published a technical report on NRDMS program titled "Geospatial Technologies for

Informed Decision-Making" in September, 2014. The report provides glimpse on the major

geospatial applications developed by the Council so far. Major applications developed by

NRDMS centres are reported in the document for adoption by all the district centres.

Managing elections using geospatial technologies

Rural Health facilities-Allocation/Location and its jurisdiction.

Identification of suitable locations for stone crushing units.

GIS-based Decision-support for the Administration of Primary and Secondary

Schools under State Government

Spatial analysis of Ground Water level and quality using GIS techniques

GIS for Telecommunication

Crime mapping.

Planning Atlas of Karnataka

Geospatial Databases for Urban Planning – Mysore Urban Development Authority

Resource and Infrastructure mapping of Gram Panchayaths

Revival and Restoration of Minor Irrigation Tanks in Karnataka State

Crowd sourcing (Authoritative) of Geographic Information on Public Assets and

Amenities


State NRDMS centre conducted a 5 day workshop on “Geospatial Technologies for

Planning” with the support of VTU, Belgaum for the engineering and science faculty of

engineering colleges coming under VTU in Belgaum division during 19-20 September,

2014 at VTU, Belgaum. The workshop aimed at educating faculties & students of various

technical institutions about the basics and applications of Remote Sensing (RS) and

Geographical Information System (GIS). The workshop imparted training to the

participants both in theory & practical experiences gained by the Council over 2.5 decades

in this domain in equal measure. More than 60 engineering faculties attended the

workshop. About 45 participants from different AICTE approved Engineering college

faculties, Polytechnic institution faculties, Research Scholars, Professionals of R&D &

other organizations participated in the program. Following topics were covered during the

training.

Introduction to Remote Sensing.

GIS and its application.

Global Positioning Systems and error propagation & type in spatial data.

Introduction to Cartography, Coordinate system, Projection system, Datum etc.

Spatial Data Types and models, Spatial data gathering technologies, The

production and management of Geospatial databases and the transformation and

analysis of Geospatial data with GIS software (Hands on Training).

Status of Spatial data: commercial and governmental datasets-an Indian

Perspective.

Application of Geospatial Technologies for governance, Spatial Data

Infrastructure and National GIS.

Introduction to Free and Open Source Software‟s National data Sharing and

access policy etc.

Developing a framework on “Village Information System” using geospatial technologies

to facilitate developmental schemes at village level with the funding support of DST-

GOI.

Crowd sourcing concepts adopted for capturing habitation/settlement information

including public assets created under various state funded programs using GPS enabled

handheld devices in few Gram Panchayaths and the information is integrated with

cadastral maps.

Implementation of web GIS for RDPR - A port let has been developed to collect, collate

and update biogas plants installed in the villages of Karnataka by various agencies

through Zillah Panchayaths funded by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

(MNRE). This portlet enables the department to monitor and query the information of

installation of biogas plants across Karnataka up to village level.

Preparation of assembly/parliamentary constituencies maps containing information of

polling stations, villages, Taluk Head quarters, Districts, Police Setup, connectivity and

accessibility with road networks apart from providing query based map out-put showing

Normal, Sensitive, Hyper Sensitive Polling Stations with buffer and proximity analysis

for respective polling stations.

District centres have been continuously supporting the NREGA, BRGF, Panchatantra,

MPIC, TSP, Lokamitra package, Disaster Management, Nirmala Gram Program, water


supply project under Jal Nirmal program ZP website, KVK program etc at district level.

Extension of support to district administration – Analysed information using GIS

provided as per need and requirement.


DEVELOPMENT OF GEOSPATIAL WEB APPLICATIONS ON

KARNATAKA GEOPORTAL FOR G-GOVERNANCE

(KSSDI PHASE II PROJECT)

Background:

Karnataka State level Spatial Data Infrastructure (KSSDI) called Karnataka Geoportal is a

centralized single window access mechanism for all the spatial data acquired by various

agencies in Government of Karnataka using State‟s resources primarily to support planning

activities of the Panchayath Raj Institutions (PRIs), district/state line departments, Urban

Local Bodies (ULBs) and civil society organizations in the State. KSSDI is an Internet based

GIS Directory for the state that eventually will be extended for the use of the society in

exploring the information related to state geography, demography, agro and socio economy,

and infrastructure facilities.

Karnataka Geoportal Services

Karnataka Geo-Portal is envisaged to be a centralized single window access mechanism for

all spatial data held and acquired by various agencies/line departments of the state. The

modules in the Karnataka Geoportal are categorized into

Map viewer - Web Map Service (WMS)

Product catalogue/metadata - Catalogue Service on Web (CS-W)

Services specific service/feature data sets - Web Feature Service (WFS)

Simple Applications (Query based decision support)

Coverage services/images - Web Coverage Service (WCS)


Help/support

Development of geospatial web applications

An R&D project costing around Rs. 71 lakhs has been sanctioned to KSCST by Department

of Science and Technology, Government of India to develop web based geospatial

applications/decision support system for selected schemes of Watershed and Health

Departments to support G-governance on Karnataka Geoportal platform. The primary

objective of the project is to support geospatial governance for select few schemes of

watershed and health departments.

Major Objectives:

• Development of web based geospatial applications for Karnataka Watershed

Development Department for monitoring and evaluation of IWMP projects and health

sector (linking with HMIS).

• Institutional mechanism for Karnataka Geoportal to facilitate spatial datasets from

concerned Line Departments to the monitoring, evaluation and formulation of

developmental programmes/ schemes (IWMP, HMIS etc.,) in watershed and health

sectors.

2nd phase activities:

Up gradation of OGC approved web GIS software with the following additional

features.

Web processing Service (WPS)

Transactional Web Feature Service (WFS-T)

Mobile Mapping

Multi-spatial and multi-attribute query and analysis

Development of additional modules on Geoportal based on user requirement analysis

Interacting with departments to finalise the user needs and identification of multi-

spatial and multi-attribute queries i.e., geospatial applications is in final stages.

Development of portlets (POC developed for IRCTC, New Delhi with the

coordination of DST-GOI)

Integrated Watershed Management Program MIS of Karnataka Watershed

Development Department is being seamlessly integrated with Karnataka Geoportal at

cadastral level.


NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY

Theme: “Science for Nation Building”

Background

February 28 was designated as National Science Day (NSD) by Government of India in 1987.

Since then this day is celebrated throughout the country with great enthusiasm.

KSCST every year celebrates National Science Day on 28th February to commemorate the

day on which Sir C.V.Raman discovered the Raman effect.

Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology has taken many science popularization

activities and of these activities National Science Day celebrations is one of the major event.

For National Science Day, Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology organizes

many competitions for Primary / High School students from Bangalore and Bangalore Rural

District.

Objectives Promote active involvement of students and teachers in science related activity.

Encourage students to ask questions and to get doubts cleared in different areas of science

and promote their effective participation.

Enable students to know about the latest developments in the fields of science and

technology.

Enhance interaction between scientists and students.

Encourage scientific thinking and promote better understanding of concepts of pure

science among students and teachers of high school.

Hold allied popular science activities under NSD 2008 & 2009 themes, through

workshops, Scientists Students Interaction (SSIP) programmes and various other science

competitions.

Convince high school students about high intellectual value of science and to develop

science culture.

Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, Bengaluru, Department of Science &

Technology, Government of Karnataka and National Council for Science and Technology

Communications (NCSTC) Department of Science & Technology, Government of India

jointly organized National Science Day – 2015 on 28th

February 2015 at J. N. Tata

Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. KSCST has celebrated National Science

Day-2015 with the following activities under the theme “Science for Building Nation”.

1) Science Essay and Poster Competitions: KSCST had conducted essay and poster

competitions in various High Schools of Bangalore during first and second week of

February 2015, best essays and posters were selected for awards. The Council had

selected one best poster and one best essay from each school for the award. A total of


36 students for Essay competition and 31 students for Poster competitions were

selected for the awards.

2) On-the-Spot painting competition: KSCST had conducted on-the-spot painting

competition for different age groups – primary (1st

standard – 4th

standard), higher

primary (5th

standard to 7th

standard) and high school (8th

standard to 10th

standard). It

was organized on 15th

February, 2015 at Lawn opposite to administrative building,

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. About 450 students from various primary,

higher primary and high schools from Bangalore were participated in this event.

3) The painting competition was inaugurated by Prof. M. S. Mohan Kumar, Secretary,

KSCST and Professor, Civil Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Science. It

was presided by Dr. M. Prithviraj, Executive Secretary, KSCST. The paintings were

evaluated by the Principal & Faculty members from Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat,

Bengaluru and a total of 36 paintings were selected for first, second, third and

consolation prizes in different groups.

The topics for the on-spot-painting, Essay and Poster competitions were:

Smart Cities

Sustainable and clean energy

Green technology

Food Security

Health and Hygiene

Technology in Education

Sustainable Agriculture

Technologies for Sustainable Environment

4) Celebration of National Science Day - 2013 – 28th

February 2015

a) Inaugural Function:

The welcome and introduction of the National Science day was given by Dr. M. Prithviraj

Executive Secretary, KSCST. The function was inaugurated by Prof. S. Ramasesha, Dean –

Sciences, Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore. The chief guest of the program was Dr.

(Smt) Tejaswini Ananth Kumar Chair Person, Adamya Chetana Foundation, Bangalore. It

was presided by Prof. M. S. Mohan Kumar, Secretary, KSCST and Professor, Dept. of Civil

Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Also three technical lectures were held by

B. R. Guruprasad Director, Public Relations office, ISRO, Bangalore, Dr. K. N. Sridhar, Sri

Shankara Research Centre, Bangalore and Dr. Vidya T.N.C. Senior Fellow, Evolutionary and

organismal Biology Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research,

Bangalore. Prof. S. Shettar, Visiting Professor, School of Humanities, NIAS was delivered

valedictory address and gave away the prizes and certificates to the winners of various

competitions. KSCST has distributed Instrumentation box and book titled “Kalam Mestru” by

Prof. H. R. Ramakrishna Rao to all the student participants.


A view of the students during the painting competition

National Science Day -2015 organized on 28th

February 2015 at J. N. Tata Auditorium,

Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore


Dignitaries on the Dias – Dr. M. Prithviraj Executive Secretary, KSCST; Smt. Dr. Tejaswini

Ananth Kumar, Chairman, Adamya Chetana Foundation; Prof. S. Ramasesha Dean –

Sciences, IISc; Prof. M.S. Mohan Kumar Secretray, KSCST and Dr. S.G.S. Swamy Fellow,

KSCST

Inaugurating the programme by Dignitaries and Students


A view of the students during the program

Prof. S. Ramasesha addressing the students


Dr. (Smt) Tejaswini Ananth Kumar addressing the students

Shri. B. R. Guruprasad Director, Public Relations office, ISRO presenting a lecture on “The

Mars – most interesting planet”


Dr. K. N. Sridhar, Urologist and Director, Shankara Research Centre, Bangalore presenting a

lecture on Immunity

Dr. T. N. C. Vidya, Senior Fellow, Evolutionary and Organismal Biology Unit, JNCASR

presenting a lecture on “Social Organisation in animals”


Quiz Competition Rain Water Harvesting

Prof. S. Shettar Visiting Professor, School of Humanities, NIAS narrating important of

Science and History to the Students


Prof. S. Shettar presenting prizes to the students

Prof. M. S. Mohan Kumar presenting prizes to the students


RRAAIINNWWAATTEERR HHAARRVVEESSTTIINNGG CCEELLLL

Background and Objectives:

KSCST has actively participating in the socially relevant, environment friendly water

conservation measures and has been providing cost effective solutions since its inception.

RWH Cell at KSCST is established to study the needs of the people and provide sustainable

and simple solutions through innovation and implementation pertinent to Rainwater

Harvesting and Ground water recharge. Since November 2005 has provided technical support

for planning rainwater harvesting systems in over 85 institutions (Public and private sector,

Multinationals and Educational Institutions) in Karnataka and other states.

Methodology:

RWH cell established at KSCST is providing policy support to the Government department

for water conservation and rainwater harvesting programmes. The guidelines established by

RWH Cell are instrumental in pursuing State Government to amend several acts and issue

guidelines for mandatory installation of RWH structures in all the government buildings,

public parks, roads and open spaces. BWSSB has collaborated with RWH Cell of KSCST and

brought in the legislation to compulsorily install RWH system in certain category of

properties in Bengaluru.

Activities and Progress:

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:

1. Central Power Research Institute, Bengaluru.

2. Air force Station, Jalahalli, Bengaluru.

3. College of Horticulture, Mysuru.

4. Pearl City, Sarjapura, Bengaluru.

5. Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru.

6. College of Horticulture, Kolar.

7. Supercomputer Education and Research Centre (SERC), IISc, Bengaluru.

8. Karnataka State Slum Clearance Board, Bengaluru.

9. Public Affairs Commission, Bengaluru.

Hands on training along with field visits were organized to provide practical exposure on the

cost effective and sustainable RWH technologies.

Lectures and Presentation:

1. Interview with video recording of Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell, by Students

of CMR College of Journalism at Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology

on 02.04.2014.

2. Presentation by PI on “Eco-friendly Living – Rainwater Harvesting” on 05.04.2014 at

Divyashree Elan Apartment, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. Around 90 participants most

of them were residents of the apartment participated in the awareness programme.


3. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell participated as Chief Guest and gave a

Presentation on Rainwater Harvesting and Water Conservation measures for school

students of Summer Camp organized by Nisarga Mahila Samaja, Vijayanagar at

Nisarga Mahila Samaja, Basaveshwara Layout, Vijayanagar on 09.04.2014.

4. Presentation on Rainwater Harvesting and Water Conservation measures by PI on the

occasion of “World Earth Day” at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Energy and

Development (MGIRED), Srirampura Cross, Jakkur, Bengaluru on 22.04.2014

inaugurated by Sri. G. V. Krishna Rau, IAS, ASC & Dev. Comm., Govt. of Karnataka,

Sri. A. Ravindra, IAS (Retd.), Ex. Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka & Chairman,

Centre for Sustainable Development and other Chief guests from various Govt.

Departments participated in the program. Around 40 participants participated in the

awareness programme.

5. Presentation by Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI - RWH Cell, K.S.C.S.T. at the Workshop

on “Roles and Responsibilities of ward committee members for a cleaner, greener and

safer Bengaluru” on 22.05.2014 at Regional Institute for Co-operative Management,

Padmanabhanagar, Bengaluru organized by Environment Support Group, Bengaluru.

Participants included ward committee members, researchers, urban planners and

general public.

6. Television Programme “Neeru Kanniru” in Suvarna T.V. Channel between 12.00

noon to 02.00 pm on 24.05.2014.

7. Presentation on Rainwater Harvesting Detailed Project Report for Khanija Bhavan

Race Course Road, Bengaluru with Mr. V. P. Baligar, I.A.S., Managing Director,

Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.,

(K.S.I.I.D.C.L.) on 27.05.2014 at Khanija Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bengaluru.

8. Sixty Second Training Program organized by Karnataka State Council for Science &

Technology (K.S.C.S.T.) on 29.05.2014 for Engineers, Architects, Contractors and

Plumbers at Training Center, K.S.C.S.T., IISc. Bengaluru on 29.05.2014.

9. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell was the Judge for Quiz programme on water

conservation measures organized by Bio-fuel Cell, Karnataka State Council for

Science & Technology on the occasion of “World Environment Day” Celebration on

03.06.2014 for college students at Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

26 students participated in the program.

10. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell participated as Chief Guest at Indian Academy

Degree College, Hennur Road, Bengaluru on 04.06.2014 on the occasion of “World

Environment Day” Celebrations.

11. Television Interview on Eco friendly Home at 03:00 pm on India T.V. Channel on

10.06.2014.

12. Television Interview on “Rainwater Harvesting in Bengaluru” at 05:30 pm on News

Nation T.V. Channel on 10.06.2014.


13. Awareness Programm on RWH and Water Conservation Measures by Mr. A. R.

Shivakumar, PI - RWH Cell on 22.05.2014 at Conference Hall, Deputy

Commissioners office, Koppal was organized by Zilla Panchayat (Z.P.), Koppal. Mr.

Krishna Udupudi, I.F.S., C.E.O., Z.P., Koppal, Mr. Ambreshappa Kulagi, President,

Z.P., Koppal, Mr. Ravi Besarahalli, Deputy Secretary, Z.P., Koppal, Mr. Rajashekhar,

DCF, Mr. Prabhu C Mane, Deputy Director, Z.P., Koppal, Panchayath Raj

Development officers, Extension officers, EE and various officials from water shed

department, Sericulture and Agriculture departments were also present.

14. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell visited Indira Gandhi National Tribal University

(I.G.N.T.U.), Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh for designing Rainwater Harvesting for

the University Campus from 16.06.2014 to 18.06.2014. A presentation on Rainwater

Harvesting and water Conservation measures for Staff with Mr. Kattimani, Vice

Chancellor; I.G.N.T.U. was delivered on 16.05.2014 at I.G.N.T.U., Amarkantak,

Madhya Pradesh. Site inspection by Principle Investigator-RWH with vice chancellor

and officials was carried out from 16.06.2014 to 18.06.2014 for Rainwater Harvesting

to the campus.

15. Awareness Program on RWH and water conservation measures by displaying

Rainwater Harvesting charts on the occasion of “World Environment Month”

celebration on 19.06.2013 organized by Tata Consultancy Services, Health, Safety &

Environment at Think campus, Electronic City, Bengaluru.

16. Awareness Program on RWH and water conservation measures by displaying

Rainwater Harvesting charts on the occasion of “World Environment Month”

celebration on 20.06.2013 organized by Tata Consultancy Services, Health, Safety &

Environment at L-Center, Whitefield, Bengaluru.

17. Presentation on “Domestic roof water harvesting” at the Workshop on “Low Carbon

materials and building systems” on 27.06.2013 at Centre for Sustainable

Technologies, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru in a session between 11.20 a.m.

to 12.20 p.m.

18. Presentation on “Eco-Friendly Sustainable Living” at the three day workshop

“Hindustan Unilever Fund (HUF) Regional partners meet” organized by Hindustan

Unilever Limited at Conference Hall, K.S. C. S.T. at 11:00 am on 26.06.2014.Th e

workshop was organized for three days from 25.06.2014 to 27.06.2014.

19. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell participated in “Bloomberg T.V. – Real Estate

Investment Conclave-2014 at 7.00 p.m. on 26.06.2014 for the theme “The Bengaluru

Residential Realty – Unlocking the Investment Opportunities” at The Taj West End,

Bengaluru.

20. Documentary on “Sourabha-Eco Friendly Home” by students of Christ College, Hosur

Road, Bengaluru at Sourabha, Vijayanagar, Bengaluru on 17.07.2014.

21. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell visited College of Horticulture, Mysuru for

designing Rainwater Harvesting for the College Campus from 09.07.2014 to

10.07.2014. A presentation on Rainwater Harvesting and water Conservation

measures for Staff with Dr. Indiresh, Dean, College of Horticulture, Mysuru was


delivered on 19.07.2014 at College of Horticulture, Mysuru. Site inspection by

Principle Investigator-RWH with Dean and College officials was carried out during

this visit for Rainwater Harvesting to the campus.

22. Lecture on “Rainwater Harvesting – Zero Grid Planning for Low Cost Housing

Projects´ at the Three Day Programme on Low Cost Housing at Administrative

College of India, Hyderabad on 26.07.2014.

23. Sixty Third Training Program organized by Karnataka State Council for Science &

Technology (K.S.C.S.T.) on 06.08.2014 for Engineers, Architects, Contractors and

Plumbers at Training Center, K.S.C.S.T., IISc, Bengaluru.

24. Technical Talk on Rainwater Harvesting and Water Conservation measures by PI-

RWH Cell at the “Technical Talk on Rainwater Harvesting” organized by Jain

University in association with ISTE Students Chapter at Jain University, Kanakapura

Road, Bengaluru on 26.08.2014.

25. Presentation on Rainwater Harvesting and Water Conservation measures by PI-RWH

Cell organized by Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

(JNCASR), Bengaluru at JNCASR, Jakkur, Bengaluru on 28.08.2014.

26. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell participated in a Training Workshop in

Collaboration with Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CMSRS), New Delhi

at National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee from 01.09.2014 to 05.09.2014.

27. Presentation on Eco Friendly Home – Sourabha as Resource Person as plenary session

speaker at the National Conference on “Biological Advances and its Relevance to

the Environment” BAREGSC-2014 on 03.09.2014 organized by Dept. of

Microbiology, Government Science College at Government Science College,

Nrupatunga Road, Bengaluru.

28. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell participated as Chief Guest and gave a

presentation on Rainwater Harvesting, Ozone and Environment for members of Lions

Club of Bengaluru, Vijayanagar on the occasion of “Ozone Day” at Karnataka

Engineers Academy, Kamalanagar, Bengaluru on 12.09.2014.

29. Principal Investigator-RWH attended The International Conference on Natural

Treatment Systems for Safe and Sustainable Water Supply in India: Results

from “Saph Pani Project” organize by National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee at

The Theatre, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi from 18.09.2014 to

19.09.2014.

30. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell delivered Presentation on RWH and water

conservation measures on 29.09.2014 at the Training Program organized for

Commissioners and Engineers of Odisha Government organized by Administrative

College of India at Bhubaneshwar.

31. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell delivered a talk on “Rainwater Harvesting:

Karnataka Experience” at the 11th

Metropolis World Congress organized by

Metropolis, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and in association with


Administrative Staff College of India at Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad on 08.10.2014.

Over 1, 500 urban leaders, administrators, city managers, practitioners, organizations

and citizen representatives from 136 metropolitan cities across the world participated

in the programme.

32. Awareness Program on Rainwater Harvesting and water conservation measures by

displaying RWH charts on 11.10.2014 at “Swaccha, Swastha Samajakke” organized

by USIRU Foundation at Health Society Layout, Bengaluru.

33. Presentation on Rainwater Harvesting and Water Conservation Measures for students

and faculty of Kalpatharu First Grade Science College, Tiptur on 13.10.2014 at

Kalpatharu First Grade Science College, Tiptur.

34. Lecture on Rainwater harvesting and Water Conservation measures by PI on the

occasion of “Wildlife Week 2014” one day Training Programme for School and

College teachers at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Energy and Development

(MGIRED), Srirampura Cross, Jakkur, Bengaluru on 14.10.2014 inaugurated by Sri.

Vinay Lutra, PCCF (WL). Around 60 school and college teachers participated in the

training programme.

35. Principle Investigator-RWH participated in the “National Expert Advisory

Committee (NAC)” on Technology Incubation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

meeting on 30.10.2014 organized by Ministry of Science & Technology, DST,

Technology Bhavan, New Delhi at Centre for Incubation and Business

Acceleration (CIBA), Agnel Technical Education Complex, Assagao, Baedez, Goa.

36. Lecture on Rainwater Harvesting and interaction on “Water Conservation and Bore

well recharge” for farmers at Urban Krishi Mela organized by University of

Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru on 20.11.2014 at GKVK campus, Bengaluru.

Around 1000 people participated in the programme.

37. Sixty Fourth Training Program organized by Karnataka State Council for Science

& Technology (K.S.C.S.T.) on 18.11.2014 for Engineers, Architects, Contractors and

Plumbers at Training Center, K.S.C.S.T., IISc, Bengaluru.


displaying RWH charts on 21.11.2014 at St. Ann‟s School, Rajajinagar organized by

St. Ann‟s School, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru.

39. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell participated as Chief Guest at Mangalore Pre-

University College, Bengaluru University Quarters, Bengaluru on 06.12.2014 on the

occasion of Inter School Science Fest “Elite-2014”.


displaying RWH Models, charts and Filters from 27.12.2014 – 30.12.2014 at

“National Children’s Science Congress - 2014” organized by Karnaaka Rajya

Vignana Parishat at SJBIT, BGS Health & Eduaion City, Kengeri, Bengaluru.

41. Presentation on RWH and Water Conservation measures by Mr. A. R. Shivakumar,

PI-RWH Cell at the Workshop on “Ensuring Water Security, Hygiene, Sanitation


and a Waste free Environment for all”, organized by KSCST and Environment

Support Group, at Environment Support Group(ESG), Training Centre, Banashankari

2nd

Stage, Bengaluru on 30.12.2014 from 15:00-18:00. Mr. Prabhat Sachdeva,

SUBRABHAT, New Delhi and Dr. Madhu Phul, former advisor, DST, New Delhi,

members of ESG and around 30 volunteers from various districts of Karnataka

participated in the workshop.

42. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, Principle Investigator-RWH delivered a talk on “Methods,

Technologies and Models for Rainwater Harvesting – Indian Experience” during

one day workshop on Rainwater Harvesting and Recycling of Wastewater on

06.01.2015 from 11:00 – 13:00 at Administrative College of India (ASCI),

Hyderabad. The workshop aimed to enhance knowledge and skills of senior officials

of The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) and

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in the area of rainwater

harvesting and recycling of wastewater.


displaying RWH charts on 22.01.2015 at “Parikrama- Festival of Science” a four

day event was organized by Parikrama Foundation at GKVK campus, University of

Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru. Presentation on Rainwater Harvesting by Mr. A. R.

Shivakumar, Principle Investigator-RWH and interaction on “Rainwater Harvesting

and Groundwater recharge” for 200 students of 20 schools from Bengaluru from 11:

30 am - 12:00 noon.

44. “Tirtha Katha” on Rainwater Harvesting by Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, Principle

Investigator-RWH at “Gudiya Sambhrama – the Bengaluru Temple Festival” at Sri

Gavigangadheshwara Devasthana, gavipuram, Hanumanthanagar on 25.01.2015

organized by Heritage Trust.


Investigator-RWH at “Gudiya Sambhrama – the Bengaluru Temple Festival” at Sri

Siddhivinayaka Devasthana, HSR Layout on 31.01.2015 organized by Heritage Trust.

46. PI Participated in CII Water Urban Conference on 04.02.2015 at Taj West End,

Bengaluru.


PI-RWH Cell at the Workshop on “Conservation of Lakes and Water Bodies” as

part of the efforts in Networking for water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Eco

Water Literacy Campaign 2011 (Karnataka) organized by K.S.C.S.T.,

Environment Support Group and supported by Department of Science and

Technology, Govt. of India, at Ashirwad, St. Mark‟s Road, Bengaluru on 07.02.2015

members of ESG and around 30 volunteers from various districts of Karnataka

participated in the workshop.


Investigator - RWH at “Gudiya Sambhrama – the Bengaluru Temple Festival” at

Nandi Tirtha Devasthana, Malleshwaram on 08.02.2015 organized by Heritage Trust.


49. Presentation by PI on “Seminar on Rainwater Harvesting” on 09.02.2015 organized

by Peenya Industries Association (PIA), DIC, KCT, International Association of

Lions Club and KIADB, PIA, Peenya Industrial Estate, Bengaluru.

50. Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell participated as Chief Guest at Bengaluru Blaze

Girls‟ High School, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru on 14.02.2015 on the occasion of School

Annual Day, “Blaze Fest 14-15”.



Varaprada Sri Venkateshwara Devagiri Devasthana, Banashankari 2nd

Stage,

Bengaluru on 15.02.2015 organized by Heritage Trust.

52. PI-RWH Cell participated in Interaction Programme “The Property Show” on

Rainwater Harvesting in N.D.T.V. National English News Channel between 17:00 to

17:30 on 16.02.2015.

53. Lecture on “Rainwater Harvesting - In Village set up, Community Rainwater

Storage Structures” by Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell in the Two Day

Training programme on “Renewable Energy, Energy Conservation and

Environmental Protection” for “Southern States District Level officers” Batch - I

at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Energy and Development (MGIRED), Jakkur,

Bengaluru on 19.02.2015 from 16:00 to 16:30.


PI-RWH Cell for foreign students organized by Environment Support Group at

Environment Support Group (ESG), Training Centre, Banashankari 2nd

Stage,

Bangaluru on 24.02.2015.

55. Lecture on “Domestic Roof Water Harvesting” at the Workshop on “Low Carbon

Materials and Building Systems” on 26.02.2015 at Centre for Sustainable

Technologies, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru from 11:30 - 12:30.

56. Lecture on “Rainwater Harvesting - In Village set up, Community Rainwater

Storage Structures” by Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell in the Two Day

Training programme on “Renewable Energy, Energy Conservation and

Environmental Protection” for “Southern States District Level officers” Batch - II

at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Rural Energy and Development (MGIRED), Jakkur,

Bengaluru on 27.02.2015.

57. Final Quiz Program on Rainwater Harvesting and Water Conservation Measures on

the Occasion of National Science Day - 2015 Celebration on 28.02.2015 at J. N. Tata

Auditorium, IISc, Bengaluru. Twenty one Super Winner Students from their

respective schools participated and around ten members from Nisarga Mahila Samaja

were present during the program.

58. Awareness program on Rainwater Harvesting and water conservation measures on

07.03.2015 organized by Karnataka Council for Technological Upgradation

(KCTU) and Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Karnataka

Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hubli. Three Presentations were made at:


a. KIADB Industrial Area, Belur on RWH Techniques to industrial association

Members at 10:00 – 11:30.

b. Tarihal Industrial Area, on RWH Techniques to Industrial Association

Members at 12:30 – 14:00.

c. Gokul & Raypur Industrial Area, on RWH Techniques to Public, NGO‟s and

Industrialist at 15:00 – 16:30.



Dodda Basavannana Devasthana, Basavangudi on 08.03.2015 organized by Heritage

Trust.


PI-RWH Cell for students of Creators & Designers Interior Decoration Institution,

Bengaluru at Resource Centre, Sir M. Visveswaraiah Rainwater Harvesting Theme

Park, Jayanagar, Bengaluru on 12.03.2015.

61. Lecture on Water Management for Sustainable Development by PI-RWH Cell on

13.03.2015 at District Level Organizing Committee for Water Management India

water week – “Hamara Jal - Hamara Jeevan” at District Commissioner‟s office,

Tumkur.

62. Lecture on “Water Conservation and Management” by Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-

RWH Cell on the occasion of “World Water Day – 2015” celebration organized by

Dept. of Civil Engineering, Bengaluru Institute of Technology, Bengaluru on

23.03.2015. Prof. A. G. Nataraj, Professor & HOD, Dr. M. U. Aswath, Professor &

Coordinator PG Studies, Dr. H. B. Balakrishna, Professor from Dept. of Civil

Engineering with around 150 students participated in the programme.

63. PI-RWH Cell meeting with Dr. Sanjay H. A., Prof. & Head, Dept. of Information

Science & Engineering, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Yelahanka,

Bengaluru for development of software to demonstrate “DO IT YOURSELF RWH

TOOL” on 25.03.2015.

64. Talk on “Rainwater Harvesting” by Mr. A. R. Shivakumar, PI-RWH Cell organized

by Infosys, Bengaluru at Infosys Campus, Electronic City, Bengaluru on 26.03.2015.

65. RWH Blog is in the web since April 1st 2014 and has 57 posts published. The reach as

of today is by 11, 420 and in over 20 countries. India 6, 747, US 2840, UK 144,

France 363 and Germany 72. Blog is reposted on Facebook, Tweeter, and Google+

etc.

66. Quiz and Debate programs between 5th December, 2014 and 12th February 2015 at 24

private and Government High Schools in Vijaynagar, Bangalore. This program at

High Schools benefited 5,360 students and around 50 school teachers who participated

in Quiz. The programmes were organised with the cooperation of over 20 volunteers

from Nisarga Mahila Samaja. Final Quiz for all super winners was organized on

National Science day, i.e. 28.02.2015, at J.N. Tata Auditorium, IISc, Bangalore.


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Background and Objectives:

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.

Build awareness among public and skill development through training programmes on

Rainwater Harvesting and ground water recharge in Bangalore city limits

Preparation of literature for awareness and publicity

Documentation and information dissemination on print and electronic media

Demonstration plots of Rainwater Harvesting across Bangalore City – BWSSB

buildings

Demonstration of cost effective and sustainable methods of Rainwater Harvesting and

Ground Water Recharge in the local context

Influence policy makers, implementers, service providers, opinion makers to promote

Rainwater Harvesting and Ground Water Recharge

Methodology:

Activities and Progress:

KSCST with the support of BWSSB has established RWH Helpdesk at KSCST in

Indian Institute of Science campus and also at Rainwater Harvesting theme park in

Jayanagar Bangalore.

This 1.5 acre park on 40th Cross in Jayanagar V Block, demonstrates all techniques of

harvesting rainwater. It has 26 working models on rainwater harvesting, ground water

recharge and water conservation.

The Theme park established by KSCST is the first of its kind in the country, to

address frequently asked questions on rainwater harvesting, water collecting systems,

filtration and storage systems and groundwater recharge methods.

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.


In the first Phase of the project, there were 64 Training Programmes held at KSCST

for plumbers and contractors. A total of 1637 plumbers and civil contractors (most of

them registered under BWSSB) have been trained. Hands on training along with field

visits were organized to provide practical exposure on the cost effective and

sustainable RWH technologies.

There were 64 Awareness Programs on RWH and water conservation measures.

Around 13935 people participated in these awareness programmes.

There were 42 Lectures and Presentations on RWH and water conservation measures

held at various Schools and Colleges of Bangalore city with the support of Centre for

Science & Development.

The MOU for the third phase is signed for 24 months and the RWH helpdesk is active

at KSCST, IISc campus and BWSSB RWH Theme Park Jayanagar.

People seeking assistance regarding Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) visit RWH

helpdesk at KSCST regularly. Around 24965 Publics, VIPs, Press reporters including

students and teachers of different schools and colleges have visited RWH helpdesks at

KSCST and RWH Themepark till date. They are given practical demonstration with

the working models and RWH system at KSCST office by the helpdesk engineers.

Phone-in queries regarding RWH are being attended appropriately through the

helpline numbers: 080 23341652, 080 23348848, 080 23348849 and 080 26653666 at

Jayanagar. RWH Theme Park. Around 2757 queries are answered by helpdesk

engineers. Various types of questions are convincingly answered. Citizens are also

helped to get the contacts of respective plumbers and contractors in their area who

execute RWH works. Emails and web enquiries are answered regularly.

Print and electronic media (News papers, TV, Radio etc.) presented several articles in

concern with RWH and RWH Helpdesk activities.

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.


BIOFUEL CELL

Background

Biofuel cell, KSCST was setup in the year 2011 with support of Karnataka State Biofuel

Development Board (KSBDB). The main objective of this program is support the

development of Biofuel in the State of Karnataka under the guidance of KSBDB. Biofuel Cell

is responsible for encouraging and supporting R & D activities on the field of Biofuel and also

to coordinate the activities of 33 Information and Demonstration centres set up by KSBDB in

30 district of Karnataka and promotes research and developments in the area of Biofuels.

Biofuel cell is also collaborating with NGOs for promotional activities of biofuels.

The following are the activities carried out during the year 2014-15

1. TRAINING AND AWARENESS

A conference on „Scaling up and Commercialization of Biodiesel production’ was organized

to emphasize the need for better production strategy and commercialization of Biodiesel in a

decentralized mode. The participants were Biofuel Information and Demonstration Centre

Coordinators, Professors, Lecturers, Research Scholars from Universities and Colleges,

Entrepreneurs, District Lead NGOs and OMCs. There were 100 participants who from 32

BIDC Districts NGO‟s interacted and shared their views and ideas.

Regional Workshop/ training on biofuels for District officials were held in 3 batches in a).

Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur, Karnataka on 17th

– 19th

November 2014 b).

College of forestry, Sirsi, Karnataka on 4th

-6th

December, 2014 c). University of Agricultural

Sciences, Raichur on 22nd

– 24th

December 2014. The workshop was conducted to train the

district officials. Total participants in all the three training were more than 100 persons.


Technical lectures were delivered by experts on the potential of Biofuel research and

Development for Students of Science and Engineering Colleges in and outside Bangalore. In

each technical lecture more than 100 final year students of Engineering and Post graduate

science students have benefited.

2. R & D ACTIVITIES

Biofuel cell guided and provided technical know-how to the students who were working on

projects sponsored by KSCST under the student project programme namely, 1) “Nutritional

analysis of Pongamia Seed Cake for Animal Supplement”. The project was aimed at invitro

nutritional analysis of Pongamia seed cake showed that the extract had cattle feed value with

high carbohydrate and protein content. The detoxified seed cakes where analysed to formulate

it as an energy diet for cattle.

2) “Study and Characterization of Waste Vegeable Oil Blending with Mineral Turpentine and

Performance Test on IC Engine”. The project was aimed at converting Waste Cooking

Oil(WCO) as an alternative fuel. This was achieved by blending the WCO with white spirit

and tested on engines for emissions.

Nursery Development of Biofuel species in Collaboration with University of Agricultural

Sciences, Bangalore

Under the Student Project Programme (Biofuels Projects), 59 projects were sanctioned for

funding covering BE, MTECH, MSc and MBA students from 20 different Engineering

College and 3 universities of Karnataka. This programme is supported by KSBDB for the

development of Biofuels and Bioenergy in the state. The total number of projects received in

all the above categories is 120 and was scrutinized by the experts of the Technical Advisory

Committee constituted by KSCST and funds were provided to the selected projects.

3. OUT-REACH PROGRAM

World Environmental Day 2014 was held on 5th

June 2014 at Indian Academy Degree

College, Bangalore. A Cycle Rally and biofuel plantation was organized, about 140 students,

faculties and volunteers participated in the rally. Prizes were distributed to winners of the

competition and two special lectures were organized


World Biofuel Day held on 11 August 2014 at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore organized

jointly by KSBDB, GoK and KSCST The program was organized jointly by KSBDB &

KSCST in collaboration with Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. Plantation of Biofuels and

College buses were run on Biodiesel. Competitions were conducted and prizes were

distributed to the students.


PATENT INFORMATION CENTRE

Background and Objective :

Patent Information Centre was started at KSCST in 2005, with the support of TIFAC

(Technology Information forecasting and Assessment Council, Dept of Science and

Technology, Government of India) with an objective ;

To create awareness about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), especially on patents,

and to enable patent searches for the universities, industry, government departments

and R&D institutions in the state of Karnataka

To analyze the patent information on a regular basis and suggest new programmes for

R&D based information.

To guide the inventors in respect of patenting their inventions.

Methodology:

The methodology in the IPR Awareness programs involves ,

.Technical lectures on different topics related to IPR

IPR related brochures , along with Q & A book let .

Live Demonstration on Patent Prior Art Search depending on the topic of the lecture.

Procedures of Patent filing.

Guidelines to initiate setting up of IP Cell.

Activities :

IPR Awareness Programmes

During this period IPR Awareness Programmes were organized at various engineering

colleges in Bangalore and one in Mangalore. These programmes were aimed at creating

awareness among students, particularly those from final engineering students who take project

work as a part of their curriculum. The programmes consisted of two presentations by

resources persons. The Topic of the presentation mainly being on Introduction to IPR and on

Patenting System in India. The few other topics covered are IP Valuation, computer software

copy right and Pharma patenting. This was followed by a question-answer session to clarify

the queries from participants. About 400 participants were benefited from the workshops.

The IPR Awareness programme was held at the following institutes during this year.

1.BMS College of Engineering-Bangalore ( 19th

Aug.2014 )

2.East West Institute of Technology, Bangalore( 27th

Aug.2014)

3. Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore ( 7th

Oct.2014)

4. Acharya Bangalore B.School ,Bangalore,(18th

Feb.2015)

5. Acharya Polytechnic ,Bangalore,( 4th

March 2015)

6. Mangalore University ,Mangalore (19th

March2015)

During this period (2014-15) PIC has received 29 queries and 2 patent applications have been

filed. The applicants include individual innovators and students and faculty members from

engineering colleges.


STATE AWARDS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS

Background:

With a view to recognize and reward Scientific and Technological talent in the state, the

Government of Karnataka has instituted several awards to the Scientists and Engineers of the

State who have made significant contribution towards the development of the State in various

fields of Science and Technology. These awards are being given every year since 1996.

The Government of Karnataka has constituted a high level committee to select eligible

Scientists & Engineers for these awards. Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology

(KSCST) has been entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of this programme.

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Award for Senior Scientists

The Government of Karnataka instituted Sir M. Visvesvaraya award in the year 1996 to honor

the senior scientists considering their lifetime contributions for the development of science

and technology in the State. This award is being given to two senior scientists, every

year.This award carries a cash prize of Rs.1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh) a memento and a

citation.

Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for Scientists / Engineers

Dr. Raja Ramanna was one of the eminent scientists from Karnataka who made exceptional

contribution in the field of atomic energy. To honor Dr. Raja Ramanna, the Government of

Karnataka instituted an award in his name in the year 2004. The award is given to a scientist /

Engineer who has made a significant contribution in the field of History & Philosophy of

Science / Science & Society / Science Education This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 75,000

(Rupees Seventy Five Thousand), a memento and a citation.

Sir C.V. Raman Award for Young Scientists

To encourage the young Scientists in the state, the Government of Karnataka instituted Sir C

V Raman Award. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand), a

memento and a citation. This award is given to scientists, below the age of 50 years, who have

made outstanding achievements in the following fields

Life Sciences

Physical Sciences & Mathematics

Chemical Sciences

Agricultural Science and Animal Husbandry

Medical Sciences

Prof. Satish Dhawan Award for Young Engineers

To encourage young Engineers in the State, the Government of Karnataka instituted Prof.

Satish Dhawan Award in the year 2003. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees

Fifty Thousand), a memento and a citation. This award is given to Engineers, within 50 years

of age, who have made outstanding achievements in Engineering and Technology

Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for Young Women Scientists

To encourage the women scientists/engineers in the state, the Government of Karnataka has

instituted an award in the name of Dr. Kalpana Chawla in the year 2003. This award is given


to a woman scientist/engineer who has made outstanding work in her field for the

development of science or technology in the state. This award carries a cash prize of Rs.

50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand), a memento and a citation.

Progress / Activities during 2014-15:

During July 2013, the KSCST invited the nominations for the above State awards for the year

2012. The nominations were scrutinised by the selection committee headed by Bharat Rathna

Prof. C N R Rao FRS, Linus Pauling Research Professor, National Research Professor,

Chairman, Vision Group on Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, Chairman of

the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, and Honorary President,

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore. The Government has

approved the nominations recommended by the selection committee.

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Senior Scientist State Awardees

Name and address Field Photo

Prof. P. S. Shankar

Emeritus Professor of Medicine,

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

'Deeptu' MIG 20, Behind District Court,

Gulbarga 585 102

Science and

Technology

Prof. V. Nagaraja

Chairman

Dept. of Microbiology and Cell Biology

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore 560 012

Science and

Technology

Dr. Raja Ramanna Scientists State Awardees

Name and address Field

Dr. H.L. Sreenath

Head, Tissue Culture & Plant Biotechnology Division

Unit of Central Coffee Research Instuitute (CCRI),

Coffee Board, Manasagangothri, Mysore 570 006

Science

Education

Prof. K. Chidananda Gowda

former Vice-Chancellor

Kuvempu University

3004, Udayaravi, 5th Main, 12th Cross, V.V.Puram,

Mysore 570 002

Science

Education


Sir C V Raman Young Scientist State Awardees

Name and address Fields

Prof. N. K. Lokanath

Professor of Physics

Department of Studies in Physics

University of Mysore

Managasangotri, Mysore 570 006

Physical Sciences

Dr. Basappa

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemistry

Central College Campus,

Bangalore University, Bangalore 560 001

Chemical

Sciences

Prof. Imtiyaz Ahmed M Khazi

Professor

Department of Chemistry

Karnatak University

Dharwad 580 003

Chemical

Sciences

Prof. Satish Kumar Adiga

Professor and Chief

Division of Clinical Embryology

Kasturba Medical College

Manipal University, Manipal 576 104

Medical Sciences

Dr. Kelmani Chandrakanth R.

Chairman & Associate Professor

Dept. of Biotechnology

Gulbarga University, Gulbarga 585 106

Life Sciences

Dr. N. K. S. Gowda

Principal Scientist (Animal Nutrition), NIANP,

Adugodi,

Bangalore 560 030

Agriculture

Scie4nces and

Animal

Husbandry


Prof. Satish Dhawan Young Engineers State Awardees


Prof. Bharadwaj Amrutur

Associate Professor

ECE Department

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore 560 012

Engineering

Sciences

Prof. Amai Mahesha

Department of Applied Mechanics and Hydraulics

National Institute of Technology

Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangalore 575 025

Engineering

Sciences

Dr. Kalpana Chawla Young Women Scientist State Awardees


Prof. J. C. Umavathi

Professor

Department of Mathematics

Gulbarga University

Gulbarga 585 106

Science and

Technology

The KSCST organised the awards presentation function on 16th

June 2014 at J N Tata

Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Hon‟ble Sri Siddaramaiah Chief Minister

of Karnataka and President, KSCST has presented the awards to the eminent Scientists and

Engineers. Hon‟ble Sri S R Patil, Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology,

Science & Technology and Planning & Statists has presided over the function, Bharath

Rathna Prof. C N R Rao, FRS National Research Professor and Linus Pauling Research

Professor, Chairman, Vision Group on Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka be

the Chief Guest and Prof. P Balaram, Director, Indian Institute of Science be the guest of

honor. A large gathering of more than 600 invitees participated in the Awards Presentation

function.


SIR M. VISVESVARAYA GEOSPATIAL CHAIR

Introduction

In the era of information technology with rapid advancement in computing, decision making

has become more easier and scientific and in this field, Geospatial Technology has emerged

strongly with diverse applications. It has been identified as one of the three most important

emerging fields along with nanotechnology and biotechnology because of providing unbiased,

reliable, repetitive and synoptic nature of data as well as tools for integration of information

for analysis, which is very useful in the management and monitoring of natural resources.

There is requirement of trained and skilled personnel for the maximum potential exploration

of this technology and also need to introduce it in education system for its wider

understanding. There is also a need of well thought of plans for broader acceptability and

awareness regarding geospatial technology for development of human resource through

training and education. Geospatial Technology (GST) encompasses Geographical Information

Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Remote Sensing (RS), and emerging

technologies that assist the user in the collection, analysis and interpretation of spatial data.

Realising the importance of Geospatial Technology and with a view to popularize it, the

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi, in honour of and

also as the year 2010 happened to be the 150th year of birth of Sir M.Visvesvaraya has

instituted Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya Geospatial Chair at Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore. The Chair is associated with the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute

of Science, Bangalore. The Chair functions in collaboration with Karnataka State Council for

Science and Technology (KSCST), IISc, Bangalore. The Chair came into existence with

Dr.A.Perumal accepting the Chair Professorship and reporting for duty on 29th October 2012.

Objectives of the chair

As per the mandate of the Chair prescribed by the Department of Science and Technology,

the Chair Professor has

To carry out the job of popularizing the Geo-spatial Technology, for the benefit of the

Students / Researchers, NGOs, Academicians, Planners, decision makers, State /

Central Government department officials, Panchayath Raj Institutions / Urban Local

Bodies, etc.,

To organise training workshops, seminars in frontier research areas related to

Geospatial Sciences, capacity building and training programs for High School and

College students and Teachers, officials from line departments of the State, NGOs and

other user departments who primarily use Remote Sensing, GIS and GPS for the

various developmental and implementation programmes in the State ;

To promote research on modern methods of surveying and mapping as well as spatial

data organization security, transaction and other related issues;

To foster the concept and application of geospatial technologies in natural resources

and infrastructure management.

To organize multidisciplinary, multi institutional research programmes to develop a

vibrant geospatial data infrastructure that can support decision making for creation and

management of other infrastructures.


Beneficiaries / target users of the outputs of the chair

Students/Researchers

NGOs, Academicians, Planners and decision makers

State / Central Government departments

Panchayath Raj Institutions/Urban Local bodies

TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS

Awareness training program on geospatial technology for school students and teachers.

4 Training Programs of two days duration of each one were organized during June, August,

October 2014 and February 2015 for High School students and teachers of 9th

& 10th

Std.

About 25 members per batch from different Schools participated in the program. The first

day program included lectures on Basics of Remote sensing, Rockets and Satellites,

Toposheets, Cartography, Geographic Information System and video show and the second

day’s program included field trip to Ghati Subramanya/Nandi Hills wherein the participants

were explained regarding the use of topo maps, Satellite image of the area and their

application on the field and how to handle GPS. The participants were awarded Participation

Certificates at the end of the program.

Training workshop on “geospatial technology for planning and management.

A five days Training workshop on “Geospatial Technology for Planning and Management”

was Jointly organized by Sir M V Geospatial Chair, Karnataka State Council for Science and

Technology(KSCST), Indian Institute of Science (IISc) , Bangalore and Visvesvaraya

Technological University (VTU), Belgaum from 16th

to 20th

September 2014 at VTU,

Belgaum. About 45 participants from different AICTE approved Engineering college

faculties, Polytechnic institution faculties, Research Scholars, Professionals of R&D & other

organizations participated in the program. Following topics were covered during the training.

Introduction to Remote Sensing.

GIS and its application.

Global Positioning Systems and error propagation & type in spatial data.

Introduction to Cartography, Coordinate system, Projection system, Datum etc.

Spatial Data Types and models, Spatial data gathering technologies, The production and

management of Geospatial databases and the transformation and analysis of Geospatial

data with GIS software (Hands on Training).

Status of Spatial data: commercial and governmental datasets-an Indian Perspective.

Application of Geospatial Technologies for governance, Spatial Data Infrastructure and

National GIS.

Introduction to Free and Open Source Software‟s National data Sharing and access policy

etc.,

Awareness training program on geospatial technology for school students and teachers

at Kalaburagi (Gulbarga).

A two days training program on Geospatial Technology for high school students of 9th

and

10th

Std. have been organized at Kalaburagi region on 12th and 13th of November

2014.About 60 students and 5 teachers from 6 different schools participated in the program.

The first day lectures covered on Remote Sensing, GIS, Mapping, Projections and Datum,

GPS etc. Second day they were taken to the field near Kamalapura area to demonstrate the


application of satellite data on various land use patterns, land forms, drainage system, GPS

etc.

Awareness training program on geospatial technology for government officials of

Lakshadweep (union territory).

Three days training workshop on “Geospatial Technology for Government officials of

Lakshadweep” was organized at Kavaratti on 24, 25, 26 November 2014. Lectures were

delivered on Remote Sensing and GIS basics and their application for various natural

resources management, Rain Water Harvesting, Education through high-tech media and

Engineering College Students Project Program etc., One day field work was organized in the

nearby place.

Three days workshop on geospatial technology for college/ university students.

A three days Workshop on Geospatial Technology was organized at KSCST, IISc, Bengaluru

from 18th

to 20th

March 2015. 32 participants from various backgrounds (Civil Engineering,

Geology, Geography, and Zoology) and colleges/universities attended this workshop. The

morning session of the workshop included lectures on the topics such as Introduction to GIS

and Remote Sensing, Mapping and Cartography, Earth Observations Systems and different

Satellites,Introduction to Photogrammetry, Digital Image Processing, Applications of GIS for

Natural Resource Management, Introduction to GPS and Total Station, Application of

Remote Sensing in Earth Observation and Planetary Studies, The afternoon sessions were

devoted for hands on experience and the third was field visit to Hesarghatta.

Research Projects

“An Integrated Approach to Study Hesarghatta Reservoir and its Catchment Area

using Multi-Temporal Satellite Data”. (completed)

“Reconnaissance study locating suitable dumping sites for the disposal of urban solid

waste in and around Bengaluru using Geospatial Technology”. (Work in progress).

Training Workshop On “Geospatial Technology


Three Days Workshop On Geospatial Technology for College/University Students At KSCST,

Bengaluru on 18-20/March/2015

Awareness Training Program On Geospatial Technology For School Students And

Teachers At Kalaburagi on 12-13/November/2014 (Gulbarga)


IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL SITES FOR INSTALLATION

OF MICRO / PICO HYDEL POWER PLANTS IN TRIBALLY

DOMINATED HILLY AREAS OF KARNATAKA

Background:

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has sanctioned approval for the

project entitled “Identification of Potential Sites for Installation of Micro / pico hydel Power

Plants in Tribally Dominated Hilly areas of Karnataka” during July 2012.

Objective of the Project

To identify potential sites for installation of micro hydel / pico - hydel power plants in

tribal dominated hilly areas.

To prepare the Techno-economic feasibility report for the Shortlisted sites.

To prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for best feasible sites.

To provide electrical power supply to un-electrified tribal dominated remote

habitations

Utilize the excess power for community utility / income generation activities to

improve their socio-economical conditions

Achievement

The project team at KSCST has identified 26 potential sites in the districts of Uttara

Kannada, Dakshin Kannada, Chickmagalur, Kodagu and Shimoga.

KSCST has identified experts for technical support and advice. These experts have

visited the shortlisted sites and have further shortlisted 12 sites out of which eight sites

have been entrusted to for field data collection and preparation of techno-feasibility

reports.

Agencies were identified for field data collection, house-hold survey and prepare the

techno-economic feasibility report.

Techno-economical feasibility report for eight sites has been prepared.

Based on evaluation of the feasibility reports and core committee recommendation two

sites for preparation of DPR.

Detailed Project Report (DPR) was prepared for Boosanakere and Jogibailu micro

hydel project sites based on survey, visual observation and Information collected from

local villagers during the technical team field visit.


Details of sites prepared the techno-economical feasibility reports

Plan of action after completion of project

Implementation and Commissioning of 15 kW capacity microhydel power projects at

Hagalaganchi and Boosanakere. Once the power supply is generated using the potential of the

streams there is enough scope for economic activities to improve the socio economic

conditions of the villagers in addition to the home lighting and domestic utility.

SALIENT FEATURES OF JOGIBAILU PROJECT

1. General Information

1.1 Project Name Jogibailu

1.2 State Karnataka

1.3 District Chickamagalore

1.4 Taluk Shringeri

1.5 Village Ginkal

1.6 Gram Panchayat office Menase

1.10 Bus Head Access Bus head at Gadikallu at 16 km distance.

1.11 Road head access and way to reach

site

Road head at 6 km distance at

Hagalaganchi Location can be reached by

walk.

1.12 Approach to reach project site Source from Shringeri, by road 16 km and

by head load 2 km.

2. Geographical Coordinates

2.1 Longitude 130 22‟ 09.09”

2.2 Latitude 750 17‟35.96”

2.3 Elevation 735 m amsl

Location Designed

Head in

meters

Designed

Discharge

in LPS

Estimated

power

generation

No of

houses

No of

people

Hagalaganchi

(Joogibailu)

80 35 15 kW 14 59

Boosanakere 66 45 15 kW 19 90

Kattepalli 60 57 15 kW 45 190

Malige 20 90 8 kW 29 125

Doddadigehonda 30 40 5 kW 08 25

Doddachowkadahole 40 30 5 kW 09 45

Udinamakki 30 45 6 kW 12 65

Basariberu 5 meter in 3

locations

250 LPS 3 units of 3 kW

each

69 250


3. Hydrology

3.1 Stream Local Stream

3.2 Distance to inhabitation 250 m

3.3 Discharge Observed 150 LPS

3.4 Dependable flow 37 LPS

3.5 Type of Stream More than 300 days in a year

4. Head, Flow, Power

4.1 Available Head About 90 m

4.2 Design Flow About 37 lps

4.3 Power 15 kW

5. User Details

5.1 Is hamlet Electrified No

5.2 Number of houses 14

5.2 Number of Community Buildings 2

5.3 Street Lighting requirement 10 Nos

5.4 Commercial Loads -

5.5 Total Population 59

5.6 No of SC & ST Houses 12

5.7 No of school going children 12

5.8 Present source for lighting Kerosene

5.9 Distance from nearest electric grid 8 km

5.13 Major Source of income Agriculture, BPL families

5.14 Major Crop Paddy, Arecanut & Coffee

6. Project parameters

6.1 Diversion Structure Pickup from an existing Stream.

6.2 Intake type Prefabricated box intake.

6.3 Power pipe 300 mm, 30 mtrs

6.4 fore bay tank 2500 litre

6.5 Penstock 350 mtrs length of 160 mm diameter.

6.6 Power house Yes

6.7 Tail race Channel back to stream.

6.8 Turbine Pelton or Turgo

6.9 Generator Induction motor as generator

6.10 Load Controller Electronic

6.11 Dump Load Air heaters

6.12 Transmission By UG cables. About 4000 meters

6.13 Home level wiring To be done by Users

6.14 Average power per household 1000 Watts


Estimated cost for15 kW mirco hydel power plant at Hagalagunchi

SALIENT FEATURES OF BOOSANAKERE PROJECT

1. Name, Location and Contacts

1.1 Project Name Boosanakere

1.2 State Karnataka

1.3 District Uttara Kannada

1.4 Taluk Sirsi

1.5 Village Karle

1.6 Gram Panchayat office Vanahalli

1.10 Bus Head Access Bus head at Nadigadde at 10 km

distance.

1.11 Road head access and way to reach site Road head at 6 km distance at

Kalakodu. Location can be reached by

walk.

1.12 Approach to reach project site Source from Samse, by road 25 km and

by head load 2 km.

Particulars Estimated Cost in Lakhs Percentage(%)

Civil Works 33.73 44.97

Electro Mechanical 13.92 18.50

Transmission Line 20.17 26.89

Others 7.17 9.64

Total Rs. 74.99 100%


2. Geographical Coordinates

2.1 Longitude 140 45‟ 23.1”N

2.2 Latitude 740 41‟47” E

2.3 Elevation 315.15m amsl

3. Head, Flow, Power

3.1 Stream Boosanakere halla

3.2 Distance to inhabitation 500 m

3.3 Designed Head 66 .00 m

3.4 Designed Discharge 45 LPS

3.5 Estimated power generation 15 kW

3.6 Type of Stream Perennial stream more than 340 days

water flow available

4 Beneficiary Details

4.1 Is hamlet Electrified No

4.2 Number of houses 19

4.2 Number of Community Buildings 2

4.3 Street Lighting requirement 19

4.4 Total Population 90

4.5 No of SC & ST Houses 15

4.6 No of school going children 6

4.7 Present source for lighting Kerosene

4.8 Major Source of income Agriculture, BPL families

4.9 Major Crop Paddy, Arecanut & Coffee

5 Project parameters

6.1 Diversion Structure Pickup from an existing Stream .

6.2 Intake type Prefabricated box intake.

6.3 Power Canal 30 mtrs 300 mm, HDPE pipe.

6.4 fore bay tank 3000 litre

6.5 Penstock HDPE pipe of 360mtrs length of 160 mm diameter.

6.6 Power house Yes

6.7 Tail race Channel back to stream.

6.8 Turbine Pelton or Turgo

6.9 Generator Induction motor as generator

6.10 Load Controller Electronic

6.11 Dump Load Air heaters

6.12 Transmission By UG cables. Approx. 4200 meters

6.13 Home level wiring To be done by Users

6.14 Average power / household 1000 W


Estimated cost for15 kW mirco hydel power plant at Boosanakere

Particulars Estimated Cost in Lakhs Percentage (%)

Civil Works 30.35 37.90

Electro Mechanical 13.92 17.38

Transmission Line 28.85 36.00

Others 6.98 8.72

Total Rs. 80.10 100


DIGITAL GEOSPATIAL DATA GENERATION AND TERRESTRIAL

SCANNING FOR 3-D RECONSTRUCTION OF HERITAGE SITE AT HAMPI

Background:

The Council had submitted the project proposal on „Digital Geospatial Data Generation and

Terrestrial Scanning for 3-D Reconstruction of Heritage Site at Hampi‟, solicited by the

Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under Indian Digital Heritage

(IDH) Programme. Considering the Council‟s vast experience and expertise in the application

of geospatial technologies for governance, Natural Resources Management and Infrastructure

Development, KSCST, has been awarded this project for implementation on a pilot basis,

initially for 6 months, at the cost of Rs.20,000,00/- by the Department of Science and

Technology, Government of India.

Objectives:

Development of Geo-spatial framework for the Hampi Heritage site

Development of digital geo-database of Hampi through high resolution terrestrial

scanning

3 Dimensional rendering of around 50 monuments of Hampi heritage site using laser

scanning

Methodology:

Collection, collation and digitization of existing topo-maps, thematic layers like

hydrology, soil, geology etc., and other infrastructure and socio economic parameters

using GIS

Surveying and re-establishment of control points on the existing topographic maps of

the SOI using GPS and other survey methods

Primary data collection and field survey to capture Geographic co-ordinates of the all

the selected heritage sites of the state using GPS

3D Laser Scanning of selected heritage Monuments using advanced 3D Terrestrial

laser scanner

Creation of Spatial Database- Digital Elevation Model(DEM) of the heritage sites of

the state

3D modeling of monuments for Geo visualization and virtual walkthrough for Virtual

tourism

Creation of 3D Point cloud data, 3D mesh or surface models and Engineering

drawings such as Plans, elevations and cross sections for restoration and

reconstruction of monuments.

Preparation of Technical reports containing all the above outputs and divisional level

workshops will be organized to create awareness and get the feedback.

Activities/Progress:

The execution of the project work has been commenced by initiating the following activities.

The Council has prepared and released the RFP for procuring 3D Laser Scanner which

has to be imported. Received the bids from potential companies and it is in the final

stage of procuring Laser scanner


The Council has obtained Cerificate of Registration for getting import duty and tax

exemption from DSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI

The Council procured Faro Focus 3D X130 Laser scanner during October 2014

Under this project, Laser scanning of 15 world heritage monuments has been

completed using FARO Laser scanner such as Stone Chariot, Ugra Narasimha stattue,

Hazara rama temple, Mahanavami dibba, Vraha temple, Kings Balance, Stepped well,

Public bath, Queens bath, Lotus Mahal, Elephants stable etc,. Post processing for 3D

modeling and generation of CAD drawings for these monuments is under progress.

High resolution (0.6M) Satellite imagery has also been procured to generate high

resolution 2D digital map of Hampi heritage core area and few field visits are also

made to carryout ground truth checks.

Scanning of monument using Laser scanner by the project team at Hampi

FARO FOCUS 3D X 130 LASER SCANNER

Range – 0.6m to 130 mts

Resolution – accuracy up to 2mm

Field of View: Horizontal axis – 3600

Vertical axis – 3000

Data Acquisition speed- 9,76,000 pints per second

Laser (Optical transmitter) - Class I

Wavelength - 1550 nm


Laser scanning outputs of Stepped well at Royal Enclosure in Hampi

LASER SCANNING OUTPUTS OF STEPPED WELL IN ROYAL ENCLOSURE

3D Point cloud data Panoramic View


ASSESSING THE STATUS OF KALYANIS AND MEASURES FOR REJUVENATION IN

DIFFERENT AGRO-CLIMATIC ZONES OF KARNATAKA STATE USING

GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES

Background:

Kalyanis are traditional tanks which were used to store rainwater for domestic purposes.

Traditionally, where the rainfall was relatively low, every effort was made to retain all the

water that fell on the ground through appropriate water retention and conservation strategies

such as Kalyanis, temple tanks and ponds. Most of the Kalyanis have become dump yards and

invariably orphans (totally uncared for), resulting in decline of their potential. A proper

survey is required to assess the present status, water storage capacity along with water quality

of such Kalyanis in the state and to suggest various measures for their rejuvenation.

With this background, KSCST has taken up a project to assess the present status of

Kalyanis and to suggest scientific measures for their rejuvenation in 3 districts -

Tumkur, Hassan and Bagalkot - covering 3 different agro-climatic zones of the state.

Objectives:

The following are the objectives of the project:

To survey and map the location of Kalyanis using GPS technology

To create a digital database both spatial & non-spatial database on various parameters

and hyperlink relevant photographs using Geospatial technology.

To assess the present status, storage capacity, run off inflow, catchment area, siltation

and discharge

To ascertain the status and sources of pollution and analyze the water quality

To provide scientific remedial measures for rejuvenation based on its location,

physical status, geo-hydrological status and usage.

Methodology:

Collecting and collating relevant data on village wise Traditional Water Harvesting

systems of all districts

Field Surveying and mapping the geographic location of these water bodies using GPS

Creation of digital database on both spatial and non spatial data along with Geo-

tagging of photographs and attribute data using GIS.

Linking, integration and Superimposition of different thematic layers for Analysis-

Rainfall-runoff analysis, Assessment of Yield, etc,.

Evaluation of Morphological and geo-hydrological parameters to assess the status of

catchment area

Ascertain the status of the quality of water which involves the analysis of physio-

chemical parameters

Activities for year 2014-15:

Preliminary physical survey using GPS technology has been completed for both pre-

monsoon and post-monsoon periods


The project team has visited around 655 Kalyanis located in three districts and

collected data on physical, hydrological and qualitative parameters of these water

bodies.

Creation of Spatial and non spatial database in GIS environment has been completed.

Project Completion Report has been completed and submitted to DST, GOI.

The Council is planning to provide the technical reports containing scientific measures

for rejuvenation of these Kalyanis to respective Panchayath raj Institutions.

Salient Observations of the Project:

It is observed that, out of 650 Kalyanis selected for Survey, only 15% of Kalyanis are

in good condition and are under use in these 3 districts.

More than 55% of Kalyanis are not under use and they are in bad condition without

water.

Around 30% of Kalyanis are polluted with physical and chemical components having

more than permissible limits which require proper measures for restoration.

The Council is planning to provide scientific remedial measures for rejuvenation of

these Kalyanis based on its location, Physical status, geo-hydrological status and

usage to Panchayath raj Institutions.

Generation of Geo-spatial data on Location of Kalyanis

and Geo-tagging in Tumkur district

Location of Kalyanis and Geotagging of photos in Tumkur district


Tumkur District Bagalkot District Hassan District

Taluk No of

Kalyanis

Taluk No of

Kalyanis

Taluk Name No of

Kalyanis

Madhugiri 79 Badami 12 Arsikere 42

Koratagere 14 Bagalkot 3 C.R.Patna 150

Sira 30 Bilagi 3 Belur 12

Tumkur 24 Hungund 9 Arkalgudu 11

Gubbi 47 Jamkandi 6 Hassan 13

Tiptur 20 Mudhol 2 Holenarsipura 6

C.N. Halli 32 Sakleshpura 3

Pavagada 23

Kunigal 45

Turuvekere 66

Total 380

35

237

Status of Kalyanis in Madhigiri town in Tumkur district

Status of Kalyanis in Madhugiri Taluk

Location: Near Anjenaya Temple, Madhugiri

Capacity: 5,00,000 ltrsSource: Ground Water SeepageWater Status: NoStructure: GoodWater Quality:Required: Desilting, Cleaning


MONITORING, EVALUATION, LEARNING AND

DOCUMENTATION OF WATERSHED WORKS UNDER

IWMP PROGRAMME

Background:

The council had submitted Expression of Interest along with Technical proposal and financial

proposal for Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Documentation of Watershed works under

IWMP programme implemented by Department of Watershed development, Government of

Karnataka. Considering the council‟s vast experience and expertise in the application of

Geospatial technologies for governance, Natural resources management and water

technology, KSCST has been selected by the Department of Watershed development, GOK

for undertaking above mentioned work.

Objectives:

To undertake baseline survey to collect and create database on Socio-economy,

infrastructure, Bio-physical and Natural resources of the watershed areas

To conduct the concurrent process monitoring of the works executed by WDD under

Integrated Watershed Development Programme (IWMP)

To Evaluate and Carry out the Impact assessment of productivity, Socio-economic and

environmental or Bio-Physical indicators using advanced scientific and Geospatial

technologies.

To carry out the thematic studies on key issues of micro/sub watershed areas.

To carry out Input-Output monitoring through Monitoring Information System (MIS).

To evolve suitable dissemination mechanism for learning and provide feedback for

decision making

Progress:

The project team has been carrying out the project work as per the objectives of the

project.

The project team has been submitting and presenting the monthly, quarterly, half

yearly and annual reports regularly to the Department of Watershed development,

Government of Karnataka as per MOU.

Baseline reports, Evaluation reports for preparatory phase and Case studies/success

stories have also been submitted periodically to WDD

Salient Observations of the project:

• The Jalanayana Melas, Jathas and Street plays conducted as part of awareness

programme in most of the districts of Belgaum division have been successful in

attracting the larger watershed community to the IWMP and sensitizing them towards

the project‟s objectives.

• The project has helped to strengthen the Self Help Groups to a large extent and

Trainings provided have helped them to give clarity on the purpose of SHGs and skills

to take up Income generating activities in Haveri, Bagalkot and Uttara Kannada

districts.

• Implementation of Soil and water conservation works, Plantation taken up under

Horticulture and forestry sectors have started giving results in Gadag, Haveri,

Bagalkot and Uttara Kannada districts

• Activities carried out under Live stock sector have helped the Farmers and Women

SHG members in improving the quality of life of rural folk.


• In Haveri district, innovative activities have been taken up under Horticulture sector

with convergence from other schemes which have given good results.

• Most of the districts of Belgaum division have been successful in attracting the larger

watershed community to the IWMP and sensitizing them towards the project‟s

objectives.

• The project has helped to strengthen the Self Help Groups to a large extent and

Trainings provided have helped them to give clarity on the purpose of SHGs and skills

to take up Income generating activities in Haveri, Bagalkot and Uttara Kannada

districts.

• Implementation of Soil and water conservation works, Plantation taken up under

Horticulture and forestry sectors have started giving results in Gadag, Haveri,

Bagalkot and Uttara Kannada districts

• Activities carried out under Live stock sector have helped the Farmers and Women

SHG members in improving the quality of life of rural folk.

• In Haveri district, innovative activities have been taken up under Horticulture sector

with convergence from other schemes which have given good results.

Socio-economic activities undertaken as part of Watershed activities

Activity: Interaction with Shambavi SHG

Village : Marol

SWS- Hirehallanala

Taluk- Hungund

District- Bagalkot

Observation: Records keeping and

proceedings are good

Activity: EDP on Tailoring

Village : Jalageri

SWS- Kerakalamtti

Taluk- Badami

District- Bagalkot

Observation: Training,

Participation and feedback is

good


Agro-forestry activities undertaken as part of Watershed activities

Soil and water conservation activities undertaken as part of

Watershed development activities

Activity: VD with FB

Village : Hadikal

SWS- Nandiguda

Taluk- Joida

District- U.K

Observation: Found to be

Satisfactory

Activity: Teak block plantation

Village : Manki

SWS- Kasarkod

Taluk- Honnavara

District- U.K

Observation: Found to be

Satisfactory

Forestry block plantation (Teak)

Village: Shiruru

GPS:Latitude: N- 16 06’ 33’’

Longitude: E- 75 32 74’’

Year of Planting: 2010-11

Date of visit: 25-10-2014

Observation: Good maintenance

and Survivability

Forestry:Teak plantation,

Kadakola SWS

MC SriShekappa Mallammanavar,

Sy.no-74 A.F, Honnikoppa Village

SavanurTq, Haveri district

Date of visit: 23/11/2014,

Observation: Good maintenance and

Survivability


STUDY ON STATUS OF LOCAL TIMBER RESOURCES AND ITS

FUTURE POTENTIAL IN HASSAN DISTRICT

Background:

Timber and sand are very important natural resources along with Bricks which supported

local/ regional building construction activities of man from early civilization. Growth and

abundance of particular timber species is specifically connected to its geographical context,

namely to its climatic and soil condition.

Objectives:

The project proposes to estimate present consumption of timber in Hassan district by

surveying local timber processing units like Saw Mills, Veneering mills and Ply wood making

industries.

Activities:

An attempt is being made to calculate the energy consumption in the mills around Hassan.

Quantification of consumption of timber used in rural and urban household has been taken up

to understand the timber consumption in different agro-climatic zones. Initial survey indicates

that Hassan district has around 86 saw mills and most of them are located in Belur (25),

Channarayapatna (15) and Hassan (20). The investigator has visited more than 30 hoses in the

district and detailed assessment on the type and quantity of wood consumed for different

items like door, windows, wooden columns, stair case, flooring, rafters etc has been

calculated. The project proposed to identify the change in quantity and quality of wood used

in both urban and rural household over a peiod of time is underway.

Few pictures of houses surveyed in Hassan district is shown below.


VIJNANA DARSHAN

Background

KSCST is very keen to popularize science among rural children. In this regard, the Council

has initiated a programme “Vijnana Darshan”. This programme aims to take the students on a

Science tour to leading science, R & D institutions in Bangalore to spar the scientific interest

in the students. In the current financial year, the Council had arranged visit of 100

Government High School Students and 20 faculty members of virtual Laboratories from

different parts of Karnataka. This programme is supported by the Department of Science and

Technology, Government of Karnataka.

The dates of visit were 16-18th

January 2015. On first day 16th January 2015 students visited

Lalbagh- Botanical Garden, Sir. M. Visvesvaraya Rain Water Theme Park in Jayanagar and in

the afternoon Student - Scienctist interaction had been arranged. In the evening students have

visited Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain.

On second day 17th

January 2015 the students visited Sri Vidya Kendra Smart School,

Namma Metro and Heritage Centre & Aerospace Museum. In the evening Miracle Expose –

Eradication of Superstition by Sri. K.S. Lava Kumar has been arranged.

On third day 178h

January 2015 the students visited Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium and

Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum. The Students and Teachers were

extremely happy and expressed their gratitude towards KSCST for organizing Vijnana

Darshan Programme.

Students near Kempegowda tower & Geological monument in Lalbagh botanical garden


Students exploring various types of water collection systems at Rain Water Theme Park

Scientist and Student – Interaction Program at Theme Park


Students exploring information through outdoor exhibits at Indira Gandhi Musical fountain

Mr. Shyamsundar Sharma, interacting with students in Geological museum at Sri Vidya

Kendra Smart school


Students visiting at Metro Station at M.G.Road, Bengaluru

Miracle Expose programme - Eradication of superstition from Sri. Lavkumar

Students exploring information in VITM


Students observing Sun and its spot through special telescope


SCIENCE EXPRESS – BIODIVERSITY SPECIAL INNOVATIVE MOBILE EXHIBITION

KSCST has been working earnestly to popularize science among rural children. This

programme aims to take the students on a Science tour to leading science, R&D institutions in

Bangalore to kindle the interest in the students to consider pursuing science in their higher

studies. 600 High school students of BBMP have been taken for viewing / learning various

themes displayed in the Science Express on Biodiversity on 11th

and 12th

November 2014 at

White Field Railway Station, Bangalore.

The exhibition showcased myriad biodiversity spread across the bio-geographical zones of

India and other facets like marine, coastal, forest, microbial and agro biodiversity and their

linkages with livelihoods along with the challenges of their conservation. Department of

Science and Technology, Government of India had put up exhibition on themes like climate

change, biodiversity and water, sustainable environment and energy conservation. Kid zone

was created with fun filled activities, puzzles in science, mathematics and environment. There

was also hands-on-lab joy of Science. In this lab, students were performed various

experiments and activities to understand the concepts of environment, science and

mathematics in the interesting manner.

View of Students visiting Science Express


Students visiting Science Express

Students involved in hands on experiments


ESTABLISHMENT OF VIRTUAL LABORATORY (E-LEARNING

CENTER) TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN

THE BACKWARD TALUKAS OF KARNATAKA

Background:

Under the Special Development Programme (SDP) of Government of Karnataka, Department

of Planning Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS), Department of

Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka (DST-GOK) and Karnataka State Council

for Science and Technology (KSCST), Bangalore is jointly implementing Virtual laboratories

in 10 high schools as a pilot-study in the backward talukas of Karnataka.

The objectives of these laboratories are to improve the quality and effectiveness of education

by collaborative learning and teaching process through IT gadgets. The students will learn

science experiments, inculcate scientific attitude and spread the same with their

neighborhood.

Virtual Laboratory (E – Learning Center):

A Virtual laboratory (VL) is an advanced learning environment created using internet,

computers, and supplemented video conferencing devices in the classroom. A virtual learning

environment (VLE) is a system that creates an environment designed to facilitate teachers'

management of educational courses for their students, especially a system using computer

hardware and software, which involves distance learning.

Progress:

The Director, DSERT and DDPI‟s of district GoK have suggested the names of schools to

implement the above project. KSCST had been already established Virtual Laboratories in 10

high schools in the backward taluks of Karnataka as per the Dr. D. M. Nanjundappa‟s report.

The Virtual Laboratory high schools are successfully utilizing the digital contents provided by

KSCST and teachers and students are requesting more digital contents for other subjects also.

KSCST has made all the necessary steps to provide digital experiments and communication

English language package by beginning of reopening of schools (June 2015). KSCST has

organized content review / interaction meeting for the VL high schools at Government Girls

High School, Channapatna, Ramanagara District on 21st -22

nd February 2015.

KSCST is seeking permission from DST, GOK for naming all VL by the name “Sir. C. V.

Raman Virtual Lab (Vijnana E-Kalika Kendra)” and planning to inaugurate these VL‟s during

June 2015 by inviting eminent Scientists/ Technologists/ Administrators and others.

KSCST is also interacting with the Commissioner of Public Instructions, Dept. of Education,

Government of Karnataka and respective DDPI‟‟s for successful utilization of the

programme. The local NGO‟s / engineering colleges will be involved for the further technical

guidance and to take over the project to the masses and involvement of teacher community to

support this programme.


Virtual Laboratory is implemented in the following schools

SL

NO

Name of the school District

1 Government Junior College (high school section), Madhugiri Tumkur

2 Government Girls Urdu Girls High School, Gurumitkal Yadgir

3 Government High School, Adarsh Nagar, Gulbarga Gulbarga

4 Government Composite Pre University College (high school

section), Harohalli, Kanakpura (T)

Ramanagar

5 Government Junior College for Girls (high school section),

Channapatna

Ramanagar

6 Government Composite Pre University College (high school

section) Kudur, Magadi (T)

Ramanagar

7 Government Pre-University College (High School section),

Kokatnur, Athani (T)

Belgaum

8 Valaballari Shri Channabasaveswara High School, Gudadur, Raichur

9 Government Girls High School, Kalghatgi Dharwad

10 Government High School, Jahageer Gudadur Koppal

Hardware‟s provided for Virtual Laboratory schools


Students learning lessons through VL at Madhugiri

Students learning lessons through VL at Channapatna


NCSTC, DST GOI, New Delhi and KSCST officials Visited Govt High School,

Channapatna

(Dr. B.P Singh Head & Advisor, NCSTC, Dr. D.K.Pandey, Scientist „F‟ NCSTC and

Dr. M. Prithviraj, Executive Secretary, KSCST)

Students from VL High Schools at Sir M.V Rain Water Harvesting Theme Park,

Bangalore


Article published for VL Government High School, Channapatna(T), Ramanagara(D)

Article published related to Virtual Classroom of Government High School, Kalghatgi(T), Dharwad(D)


CREATION OF DIGITAL REPOSITORY OF THE REPORTS

OF STUDENT PROJECTS PROGRAMME

KSCST is implementing the programme - Student Projects Programme [SPP] since the year

1977. Under this programme, KSCST has been providing financial assistance and academic

support to the final semester engineering students of various branches, in the state of

Karnataka.

As on today, KSCST library has about 7000 such project reports collected from Series 1

(1977-78) to Series 36 (2013-14). The students who are keen to refer to these reports come to

KSCST and spend their valuable time in referring these project reports. To facilitate easy

access to these reports, a DST-GOI funded project is being implemented and the reports are

being digitized and placed in the web. The technical advisory committee has constituted to

identify the vendor for digitization of SPP reports and updatation/progress of the project.

The technical advisory committee under the chairmanship of Prof. L. Umananda, Department

of Electronic Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Science met two times (22nd

March

2013 and 17th

June 2013) and deliberated on various aspects of Creation of digital repository

of the reports of Student Project Programme.

Further, based on the deliberations and suggestion of Raman Research Institute, Bengaluru

the Committee recommended the technology offered by M/s Sriranga digital Software

Technologies Pvt Ltd., Mysuru and entrusted them for the task of digitisation of SPP reports.

In I Phase KSCST has provided 5 years projects reports starting from 36th

Series (2012-13) to

32nd

Series (2008-09) and 1435 project reports of SPP has been scanned in DjView format

and front-end web based content management software has been developed and deployed on

KSCST web server.

In the II Phase KSCST planning to provide the remaining years project – reports for the

digitization work from 2000-2001 to 2007-2008. A total of 1569 reports to be digitized

(approximate pages 1,39,200). The LPAC committee chairman and members appreciated the

work and recommended to take up further digitization work of these reports from 2000-2001

to 2007-2008.

The abstract of these reports are also available for viewing including multiple queries are

developed and deployed in KSCST website and students are doing reference of the reports for

preparation of their project proposals and technical reports.

http://kscst.iisc.ernet.in/sppArchive/index.php.

http://kscst.iisc.ernet.in/sppArchive/index.php


DOCUMENTATION OF TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED BY

VARIOUS STATE COUNCILS

All the State Councils are implementing many projects /programmes with distinct features of

Science and Technology to mitigate the local area problems and requirements. But, a few

stand out because of their innovative approach with regard to the local need identification,

choice of suitable technology, appropriate scaling, technology modification, economic

sustainability, optimum usage of local resources and emphasis on up gradation of artisanal

skills and capabilities. In this context, it has been realized to document the successful

technologies developed by the different S & T Councils & share them across the state

councils and other agencies/NGO for its wider appreciation and adoption in other regions to

ultimately benefit the target community.

KSCST has initiated the project with the collection/collation of the information on various

technologies from all the State Councils and compile them for facilitation of Science and

Technology intervention for solving rural/ peri urban problems and take up similar projects

for implementation.

The Council has received many technologies demonstrated / promoted by various state

councils and yet to receive technologies from few councils. KSCST had requested State

Councils who have not sent the details, to submit the successful technologies at the earliest.

Documenting of received technologies is under process. Further, KSCST team will also visit

other State Councils to witness the innovative technologies and capture more details for

facilitating the needs.


SETTING UP OF MULTIMEDIA STUDIO CUM VIDEO

CONFERENCING AT KSCST

KSCST has developed Multi-media Studio cum Video Conferencing Centre at the Council

(KSCST library building) to beam lectures of eminent scientists for access by students all

over the state and beyond and for interactive meets, etc. Through this studio, KSCST is

planning to beam/ video conferencing for evaluation of Student Project Programme projects

and interaction with Zilla Panchyath and NRDMS officials in the districts and technical

lectures and experiments to the VL schools also.

The following facilities were created in the studio namely, a) VC facility and display system

b)Audio system and accessories c) Networking d) Electrical wiring and points and air

conditioning e) Acoustics f) False ceiling g) Carpeting and Stage preparation h) Partition of

Studio i) 3 KVA Online UPS with 2 hour backup.

KSCST has utilised the services of M/s SAAN Protocols Experts Pvt.Ltd, Bangalore who

have set up such facilities in about ten departments of IISc.


KSCST REGIONAL CENTRE AT GULBARGA

The Council Established its first regional centre in Gulbarga in January, 2014 to identify and

provide S&T inputs to the problems of North Karnataka region. The Council conducted a one-

day inaugural workshop in the month of September, 2014 to disseminate its activities in the

North Karnataka region and to expose the officials of this division about the activities pursued

by KSCST. The workshop was instrumental in identifying S&T areas for the regional office

during deliberations.

Recent Activities:

1. Assisted in setting up of a Virtual Lab at Adrash Nagar Govt High School in

Kalaburagi District

2. Conducted two day workshop on “Awareness Program on Geospatial Technology” for

80 high school students under the guidance of Sir MV Chair.

3. Conducted two day workshop for High School Teachers on revised Mathematics

syllabus of 10th standard for 75 high school teachers at District Science Centre

Kalaburagi.

4. Developing a simple GIS tool (proof of concept) for management of school

information.


INDO-TUNISIA WORKSHOP ON GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES

The Council organised a Workshop under bilateral S&T Cooperation programmes entitled

“Indo-Tunisian workshop in the areas of Geospatial Science and Technology” during 17-21

January, 2014 to foster future collaborations in the certain areas which are importance to both

countries with the funding support DST-GOI.. Department of Science and Technology,

Government of India and Karnataka State Council for Science and technology, Indian

Institute of Science, Bengaluru are jointly organising this workshop. The workshop divided

into a number of sessions in order to capture the state of geospatial technology development

currently positioned in India and Tunisia and the upcoming applications and possible

collaborations.

Session 1 – National Mapping, National GIS and Geospatial Policy

Session 2 – Space and Earth Observation Programmes

Session 3 – Land Management Initiatives

Session 4 – Institutional Mechanism and Capacity Development & Training

Session 5 – Industry Engagement

Session 6 – R & D Collaboration

Recommendations of the Workshop

Keeping the above presentations and deliberations in view, the Indo-Tunisian Workshop at

IISc., Bengaluru made the following recommendations:

i. Possible areas of cooperation include both thematic and technical topics:

Thematic Areas

Natural Resources Management

Disaster Management with focus on flooding, desertification etc.

Climate Change

Land Records

Smart Cities

Technical Areas

a. Space Technology for Natural Resources Management

b. Spatial Decision Support Systems

c. Big Geo-Data Management and Cloud

d. Cadastre and Photogrammetry

e. Open Source Technologies for Geospatial Applications and services

f. Geospatial Portal Development

g. GIS Integration and Interoperability Strategies

h. Spatial Data Mining, spatial OLAP and warehouse

i. Capacity Building in Geo-spatial Technologies and Standardisation etc.

ii. Course module content for a multi-disciplinary domain like Geospatial Technologies

should be defined in a consultative mode between both the Nations particularly

considering the challenges involved in building faculties and training students in this

complex area. This is useful in launching Masters level courses in Geo-Information

Science & Engineering. This may be further deliberated in the next workshop.

iii. Details of the proposed workshop and a few pilot projects in the identified areas for

follow up discussion therein may be worked out as soon as possible by both the

sides.


iv. Considering the availability of a huge potential for collaborative initiative in

Geospatial Technologies between both the Nations, joint call for proposals in the

identified sub-areas should be taken up in the near future.

v. A follow up workshop, preferably in February 2016, should be held in Tunisia, thus

initiating a series of workshops that could be held alternately in the two countries and

focus on geospatial science & technology related themes. In order to further fine tune

the sub-areas for collaboration and to facilitate training programmes in both countries

in areas of respective strengths, visits of research scholars, scientists and experts

from the Indian side to the related institutions and end users agencies in Tunisia and

vice versa should be considered.

vi. Research questions/ issues are recommended to be further refined in the identified

areas/ subareas in the next workshop in Tunisia. Identification of specific products/

deliverables covering application of open source technologies in thematic areas like

floods, desertification, and mountain ecosystem management may be taken up during

the workshop.

vii. A formal cooperation agreement framework between India and Tunisia in the area of

Geospatial Technologies may be firmed up, if necessary. The proposed agreement

document may be proposed to the Joint Committee on Science & Technology of both

countries in its forthcoming meeting for approval in order that the joint Call for

Proposals (CFPs) could be invited in the identified thematic and technical areas for

fund support.

viii. Possibility of acquiring and exploiting Indian Satellite Data for applications in

Tunisia may be explored and establishing agreements to that effect be concluded.

ix. In order to facilitate collaboration between Industry/ Business partners in India and

Tunisia in the context of research and development in the identified areas, it is

recommended that a common platform be provided in the prevailing agreement

framework.


ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS WORKSHOP SERIES ON

LOW CARBON MATERIALS AND BUILDING SYSTEMS

Background:

Department of Civil Engineering, Centre for Sustainable Technologies and Karnataka State

Council for Science & Technology, the Indian Institute of Science are involved in developing

and disseminating large number of low carbon building materials since the last three decades.

More than a dozen energy efficient building technologies have been developed and

disseminated. Large numbers of buildings have been built using these new materials. Such

buildings are energy efficient and result in at least 50% reduction in carbon emissions. There is

a demand for the knowledge on low carbon building materials and systems.

Objectives:

The main objective of the workshop is to disseminate the energy efficient building materials

and technologies to engineers and architects focused on the promotion of green building

projects.

Details of the workshop

Seventh, eighth and nineth workshop under the Energy Efficient Buildings Workshop Series

on “Low Carbon Materials and Building Systems” was held during 23 - 28 June 2014, 1 - 5

September 2014 and 23 - 28 February, 2015. Workshop comprised of lectures, hands-on

training and demonstration of construction techniques. Broad topics covered include Energy

in buildings, Green building concepts, low carbon building materials (stabilized soil blocks,

rammed earth, fly ash bricks, soil based building products, materials from solid wastes, etc.),

alternative roofing systems, masonry vaults and domes, Bi-PV and climate responsive

architecture. In addition, the afternoon sessions will be on hands on training and

demonstration classes on the production of stabilised soil blocks, fly ash blocks and rammed

earth elements, masonry bonding, masonry domes, precast elements, etc. and field visits.

The workshop has generated a good amount of response and there is growing demand for the

workshop recently because of the course content and hands on training imparted during the

workshop.

Resource persons

Faculty from the Department of Civil Engineering, Centre for Sustainable Technologies,

Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology, and other invited experts. This

workshop is jointly organised by Centre for Sustainable Technologies, Department of Civil

Engineering, IISc and Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology.


TRAINING PROGRAM ON GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY FOR

GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS OF LAKSHADWEEP

Three days training workshop on “Geospatial Technology for Government officials of

Lakshadweep” was organized at Kavaratti on 24, 25,26 November 2014. Lectures were

delivered on Remote Sensing and GIS basics and their application for various natural

resources management, Rain Water Harvesting, Education through high-tech media and

Engineering College Students Project Program etc., One day field work was organized in the

nearby place.

It is planned in future to disseminate and demonstrate certain technologies to the

Lakshadweep group of islands through bilateral cooperation and collaboration. The

government departments showed interest in some of the technologies developed by the

council for possible implementation.


Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology Indian Institute of Science Campus Bangalore-560012

Statement Showing Expenditure incurred on Specific Project / Programmes during the year 2014-15 against grant support

Sl.No Title of the Project Amount Rs. in Lakhs

Government of Karnataka sponsored Projects/Programmes 1 Generation of Projects 2.03 2 RWH Cell 7.77 3 Seminar and Exhibitions 1.17 4 Students Project Programme 21.48 5 Establishment of Earth Science Gallery at PND 1.81 6 Vignan Darshan 3.44 7 KSCST Regional Centre, Gulbarga 4.87 8 Study of Timber Resources, Hassan District 0.70 9 Sir M.V. Geo-Spatial Chair 4.02

10 State Level S & T Award 20.62 11 Karnataka State Spatial Data Infrastructure 10.53 12 Evolution of Tumkur into a Smart District 2.03 13 Ergonomic Wheel Chair 1.00 14 S & T Outreach Activities for Schools & Colleges 1.00 15 Other Project Expenses 2.43 16 KSSDI Project 35.46 17 Sir M.V. Geo-spatial chair 7.81 18 Karnataka NRDMS Programme 137.10

TOTAL 265.25

Government of India sponsored Projects/Programmes 19 Expert Group on PIC 0.34 20 Identification of Potential Sites for Installation of MicroHydel 7.03 21 Creation of Digital repository of SPP reports 10.54 22 Geo-ICT India Digital Heritage 48.33 23 Documentation of Technologies developed by SC 1.40 24 National Science Day 2014 4.86 25 India-EU water project review meeting 0.12 26 Eco-water sanitation literarch campaign 0.64 27 Review meeting of India EU water projects 1.35


28 11th PAMC Tide meeting 6.58 29 India Tunisia Joint Workshop 3.79 30 National Science Day 2015 3.75

TOTAL 88.72

Projects Undertaken against Grants received from Other Institutions 31 Patent Information Centre 4.05 32 BBMP National Science Day 0.89 33 Mapping of Village - Suvarna Gramodaya Karwar 1.57 34 Municipal Solid Waste Management 0.02 35 Plastic Waste 0.05 36 Energy Efficient Buildings Workshop 3.86 37 Mapping of DW facilities at Chitradurga GPs 0.86 38 Watershed Development MELD Programme 75.68 39 Bio-Fuel Cell 9.18 40 Treatment of Desiccated Coconut and Waste Water 1.12 41 Bio-Fuel -SPP Grant 15.39 42 Demonstration of Drax Product 0.31 43 NSDI-2011 3.15 44 RWH Help desk Phase-II 8.43 45 Evaluation of watermen training programme -SIRD 0.03 46 Organise Technical Lectures on Bio-Fuel 0.06 47 Karnataka Israel R & D Program 9.65 48 Virtual Laboratory - K-STePS 41.15 49 Work shop on UML 2.00 50 World Environment Day 0.40 51 Setting up of 15 Nano water filters 0.06

TOTAL 177.91 GRAND TOTAL 531.88

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