RAMAN SCIENCE CENTRE & PLANETARIUM, NAGPUR · The year 2013-14 was an eventful year with a varied...

INTRODUCTION The year 2013-14 was an eventful year with a varied events happening at Raman Science Centre & Planetarium, Nagpur. New exhibits 01Nos.for Fun Science and 10 Nos. for Astronomy Corner , 01 Nos. for Science Park, 12 Nos. for GSCP, 5 Nos. of Duplicate exhibits upcoming centre, 10 Nos. of new Kits were fabricated during the year. A temporary exhibition on Comet ISON with 22 panels was developed and was displayed at the Centre. 5 Nos. of gallery Exhibits and 2 Nos of Science Park and 20 exhibits of Astronomy & Space Unit of Mobile Science Exhibition were renovated during the year. Travelling exhibition on “Disaster-Preparing for the Worst”, Temporary Exhibition on Comet ISON, Science Expo: An Exposition of Scientific & Research Organizations, Program on International Year of Water Co-operation, Mega Drawing Contest, RobOlympics were the events of attraction this year. Other exhibitions such as exhibition on Eco-forest and Water Management, My Own Collection and Medicinal Plants & Products were also organised at the Centre on different occasions. The year 2013 was celebrated as International Year of Water Co-operation. Various Educational activities such as Popular Science Lectures, Quizes Painting Contest, Science Film Festivals, Sky Observation Programmes, Teachers‟ Training Programmes, Vacation & Regular Creative Ability Centre, Science Drama Festival, Science Seminar, Planetarium Shows, Mobile Science Exhibitions, Tree Plantation, Meet the Scientist, International Olympiad Test, Aero-modelling, NMTC Exam, Quest, Annual Science quiz, Poster Exhibition, Science Slogan Writing, , Essay Writing, Elocution, Science March, Power Point presentation Contest, Science News Board, V-SAT Programmes, Jupiter observation Weeks, Telescope Making etc. were organised during the year by collaborating with different institutions. Light & Sound Shows in Prehistoric Animal Park, 3-D Film Shows, Science Shows & Demonstration Lectures were conducted regularly for the students & general public. The events like Workshops on Comet ISON and Robitics, Working Science Model Contest, Teaching Aid Demonstration Contest, Hand Writing Contest, Mega Drawing Competitions and Science Expo. attracted large number of visitors.

During the year 1649 planetarium shows, 3068 3-D shows & 186 Light and Sound shows in Prehistoric Animal Park have been conducted in which 132658, 1,15,001 and 67586 visitors visited respectively. 15 commemorative programmes viz World Earth Day, National Technology Day, International Museum Day, Zero Shadow Day, World Environment Day, Hindi Pakhwada, International Space Week Celebration , World Science Day, 100 years of Nuclear Physics, Children‟s Day Celebration , International Year of Water Co-operation, Centenary Year of Discovery of Atomic Nucleus, National Science Day, Anniversary Week Celebration, National Mathematics Day, etc.. In addition to these programmes 30 collaborative events were organised during the year. In all 4,32,221 visitors visited the centre during the year. 2. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of the Centre RAMAN SCIENCE CENTRE & PLANETARIUM, NAGPUR

Head of Museums/centre & Designation

Shri V. N. Joshi, Project Coordinator

Full Address Opp. Gandhi Sagar, Nagpur 440018

STD Code 0712

Phone Number 2735800 2770187

Fax 2735800

email [email protected], [email protected]

Hours of Opening 10.30 am to 6.00 pm (Nov. to Feb) 11.30 am to 7.00 pm (Mar to Oct.)

Closed on Diwali & Holi

Inaugurated on

07.03.92 Centre 31.01.06 Prehistoric Animal Park Light & Sound Show 03.08.07 Information & Communication Technology gallery. 09.03.10 Invention Gallery 27.08.11 Digital Planetarium

Total Floor Area 4333 sq. meters

Staff Strength Scientific/Technical : 15 Non Technical: 07

RAMAN SCIENCE CENTRE & PLANETARIUM, NAGPUR

ANNUAL ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE YEAR 2013-14

Admission Fee A. Science Centre

General Visitor

Students in Group

Members

Rs. 10/- Rs. 5/- Free

B. Planetarium

General Visitor

Students in Group

Rs. 25/- Rs. 15/-

C. 3-D Theatre

General Visitors

Students in Group

Rs. 10/- Rs. 5 /-

D. Prehistoric Animal Park

General Visitors

Students in Group

Rs. 10/- Rs. 5 /-

E. Package tour 1 includes A,B,C

General Public

Students in group

Rs. 40/- Rs. 20/-

F. Package 2 includes ABCD

General Public

Students in group

Rs. 50/- Rs. 25/-

VISITORS TO MUSEUM/CENTRE 01.04.2013 to 31.03.2014

Name of Museum/Centre Raman Science Centre, Nagpur

No. of school group 1024

No. of students in Group visits 102272

No. of visitors to special programmes 111969

No. of general visitors 217980

No. of visitors to the Planetarium 132658

No. of visitors to 3 D Show 115001

No. of visitors to Prehistoric animal park Light & Sound Show

67586

Total visitors to the Museum/Centre during the year 432221

Total visitors since inauguration up to the period of report 7853603

3. EXISTING GALLERIES

Name of the Museum/ Centre

Name of the gallery Floor Area (Sq.m)

Date of inauguration

Date of major renovation

No. of exhibits

Raman Science Centre

Science Park 07.03.92 63

Fun Science 373 07.03.92 2009 68

Prehistoric Animal Park 6400 31.01.06 2012 48

Information & Communication Technology Gallery

520 03.08.07 70

Invention 550 09.03.10 2010 55

Digital Planetarium 492.78 27.08.11 2011

4. NEW GALLERIES/OTHER FACILITIES/MAJOR RENOVATION The Centre developed 23 new exhibits for different galleries as below. 01 Nos. for Fun Science, 10 Nos. for Astronomy Corner, 12 Nos. for Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP and 01 No. for Science Park. 08 Nos. of duplicate exhibits on Fun Science were fabricated for other up-coming Science Centres. 22 Nos. of Panel exhibits were developed for Temporary Exhibition on ISON Comet and 10 Nos. of new Kits were fabricated during the year. 5 Nos. of Exhibits in galleries, 20 Nos. exhibits of MSE unit on Astronomy & Space and 2 Nos. Science Park exhibits were also renovated during the year.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITION COMET ISON: A special Exhibition on COMET ISON was developed by Raman Science Centre and was inaugurated during the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Zonal Cultural Centres organised by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. The Exhibition comprises of 22 panels giving information about History of Comet watching, Formation of Solar System, ISON Comet, Types of comets, Path of Comets, Famous Comets, Are Comet threat to Life, Space Missions to visit Comet, discovering Comet etc. The Exhibition was inaugurated on 10

th

November 2013 and was on display till 16th November 2013 at the Kasturchand Park, Nagpur. It was

witnessed by about 35,000 visitors. The exhibition was then installed at Temporary Exhibition hall at RSC, Nagpur and was open to public from 20

th Nov.2013. to 31

st Dec.2013. The exhibition was visited by about

52057 visitors.

ORANGE CITY SCIENCE FAIR

Orange City Science Fair was organised at Raman Science Centre, Nagpur in collaboration with Navneet

Publication India Limited on the occasion of Valediction of International Year of Water Co-operation &

Centenary Year of Discovery of Atomic Nucleus. from 26th December 2013 to 28

th December 2013. This

consisted of Working Science Model Contest: for the students and Teaching Aids for the teachers. In this

fair 165 students from 58 schools participated. 24 teachers participated from 15 different school also

participated in Teaching aid Demonstration contest.

THE SCIENCE EXPO 2014

The third Science Expo was organized at Raman Science Centre from 08 January to 12st January 2014 in

collaboration and participation of 15 research organizations. The Science Expo was inaugurated on 8th

Jan.2014 by Dr. C. D.Mayee, Prof. Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi in presence of Dr. A.K.

Rai, Additional Director, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research, Dept. of Atomic Energy,

Hyderabad. The participating institutions displayed their research findings which were demonstrated by the

scientists of the respective institutions. About 62650 people including school groups and general public

visited the Science Expo.

A series of Popular Science Lecture series was also organised in which 10 lectures were delivered by

eminent Scientists of participating institutions. About 1345 students, teachers & general public attended the

lectures.

Valedictory function of the Science Expo was held on 12th Jan.2014. Shri R N Patel, Principal General

Manager, BSNL, Nagpur was the Chief Guest and Dr. Satish R. Wate, Director, NEERI, Nagpur presided

over the function.

ROBOLYMPICS :

RobOlympics an event of Robo Pradarshani, Robo Race & Robo the e-handi was organised at Raman

Science Centre & Planetarium, Nagpur in collaboration with iLabs, Nagpur during 31st January to 2

nd

February, 2014. Robo Pradarshani was participated by 38 participants who demonstrated their own

Robots,along with the robots displayed by iLabs, Nagpur. About 225 No. of students participated in the

Robo Competitions and 19513 visitors visited the exhibition.

TEACHING AID DEMONSTRATION & EXHIBITION:

Teaching Aid Demonstration & Exhibition was organised for the teachers on 24th & 25

th March 2014. 25

teachers participated in it. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Anant Vyavhare, Retd. HOD, Dept. of

Maths, Mohta Science Lecture and Dr. Aruna Shobhane, Lecturer, Dinanath Junior College, Nagpur. The

exhibition was visited by 1028 students, teachers & general public.

5. MOBILE SCIENCE EXHIBITION UNITS

Name of the Centre

Title Developed at No. of Exhibits Year of Development

Major Renovation


Fun Science RSC, Nagpur 20 2011 ---

6. SCIENCE PARK

Name of the Centre Area of Science Park

No. of Exhibits Date of Inauguration of Park

Nos. of Exhibits added during the year


4.12 Acres 6400 sq. mtrs*

RSC, Nagpur 11-04-1987 31-01-2006

01

* Pre-historic Animal Park

7. EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT

Name of the Museum/Centre Raman Science Centre, Nagpur

No. of gallery exhibits 23

No. of park exhibits 01

No. of exhibits for upcoming Science Centers 05

No. of MSE exhibits 00

No. of exhibits for temporary exhibition 22

No. of kits developed 10

No. of duplicate kits(in-house) 00

No. of duplicate exhibits(in-house) 00

No. of duplicate exhibits (outside agencies) 00

No. of duplicate kits(outside agencies) 00

No. of exhibits renovated 07 + 20 Nos. of Exhibit of MSE on Astronomy & Space

List of Exhibits fabricated & renovated at Annexure II.

8. MOBILE SCIENCE EXHIBITION PROGRAMMES

The MSE‟s are meant to take the knowledge of science & technology to the doorstep of common man living in rural areas. The sites for holding such exhibitions are selected in collaboration with Education Departments of respective States/Units. In addition to holding of the exhibition mounted on specially designed buses, science films shows, sky Observation Programmes, Taramandal shows, Science demonstration lectures etc., to prove special attraction for rural populace.

Name of the Museum/Centre

Name of the vehicle

Theme of the exhibits

No. of Exhibition days

Kms. traveled

No. of Exhibition sites

No. of visitors

RSC,Nagpur MH-31-3978 Fun Science 135 2360 65 1,29,181

9 . SCIENCE EDUCATION ACTIVITIES A. SCIENCE DEMONSTRATION LECTURES

Science Demonstration Lectures are arranged to impress upon the students and teachers how lectures of classrooms can be made more exciting and experiencing when they are delivered with the aid of low cost demonstration equipment. This aspect of teaching, normally neglected, acts as a supplement to formal science education in schools.


Name of the SDL Unit No. of Lectures held in Museum/Centre

No. of students attended the lecture

No. of lecture held outside Museum

No. of students attended the lecture

RSC, Nagpur

Fun At Low Temperature

161

42*

320**

9560

3900

3800

01

---

300

--

Air Pressure & Vacuum

Science Is Fun

Colorful Chemistry

Static Electricity With Vande Graff Generator

*SDL at MSE sites. ** Science Show in Fun Science Gallery

B. SCIENCE FILM SHOWS Science film show programme is a regular activity in all Science Centres and at mobile science exhibition Sites: Film on important topics of science & technology are screened.

Name of the Centre No. of film shows held at

Raman Science Centre, Nagpur

The Centre

Visitors MSE Site Visitors Film

Festival Visitors

179 14670 42 3900 02 4850

3-D SCIENCE FILM SHOW

No. of Shows No. of Films Screened No. of Visitors

3068 6425 115001

PRE-HISTRORIC ANIMAL PARK LIGHT & SOUND SHOW

No. of Shows Held No. of Visitors

186 67586

C. NATURE STUDY CAMP

Name of the Centre/Museum

Venue Duration No. of Students No. of Teachers


NIL NIL NIL NIL

D. POPULAR SCIENCE LECTURES (Please see Annexure for details of lectures)

Name of the Centre/Museum No. of Popular Lectures held Audience


28 4133

E. PLANETARIUM /TARAMANDAL SHOWS

Name of the Museum/Centre No. of shows held Audience


1649 132658

*Planetarium Show F. SCIENCE QUIZ

Raman Science Centre, Nagpur No. of quiz rounds held

No. of participants

Audience

41 3450 7152

G . SKY OBSERVATION

Name of Museum/Centre No. of programmes held No. of participants


85 5890

At MSE sites 00 00

H. VIDEO PROGRAMME/SOFTWARE/MULTI MEDIA PROGRAMME DEVELOPED:

Name of Museum/Centre

Subject Duration in Minutes Format: Video/Multimedia


1. Virtual Ocean Ocean Gallery GSC,

Panjim EXE –(VB.NET)

2. Sports &

Recration Ocean Gallery GSC,


3. Life in Sea Ocean Gallery GSC,


4. Ocean in Danger Ocean Gallery GSC,


5. Micro to Macro Astronomy Corner RSC,

Nagpur EXE – VB6

6. Quiz on

Astronomy Astronomy Corner RSC,

Nagpur EXE – VB6

7. Your Weight on

diff. Planets Astronomy Corner RSC,

Nagpur EXE – VB6

8. Ticket Counter Software for DSC, Dharampur

TKT counter software for

various centres EXE – VB6

9. Ticket Counter Software for RSC, Bhopal



10. Ticket Counter Software for GSC, Panjim



11. Ticket Counter Software for PCMC, Pune



I. SLIDE/VIDEO SHOWS

Name of Museum/Centre No. of Programmes held No. of Participants


10. CREATIVE ABILITY CENTRE A. SCIENCE FAIR


Venue of the Fair/Camp and date

Level(Dist./Zonal/State)

No. of schools participated

No. of students & teachers

No. of projects

No. of visitors


RSCN

Orange City Science Fair

58 165

24*

165

15

26628


RSCN

RobOlymoics

12 38 38 19513

* Teachers

ORANGE CITY SCIENCE FAIR

Orange City Science Fair was organised at Raman Science Centre, Nagpur in collaboration with Navneet

Publication India Limited on the occasion of Valediction of International Year of Water Co-operation &

Centenary Year of Discovery of Atomic Nucleus from 26th December 2013 to 28

th December 2013. In this

fair 165 students from 58 schools participated in working science models contest. 24 teachers participated

from 15 different school also participated in Teaching aid Demonstration contest. The fair was visited by

26,628 students, teachers & general Public.

ROBOLYMPICS :

RobOlympics an event of Robo Pradarshani, Robo Race & Robo the e-handi was organised at Raman

Science Centre & Planetarium, Nagpur in collaboration with iLabs, Nagpur during the period 31st January to

2nd

February, 2014. Robo Pradarshani was participated by 38 participants who demonstrated their own

Robots,along with the robots displayed by iLabs, Nagpur. 19513 students, teachers and general public

visited the exhibition.

B. SCIENCE SEMINAR


Venue & Date

College/School

Level(Dist/Zonal/State

No. of students

No. of Institutions participated

Audience


RSCN 26 & 27

th

August 2013

School District Level 91 91 350

RSCN 13

th

September 2013

School Divisional Level 12 12 150

District & Divisional Level Science Seminars were organised by Education Dept. Zilha Parishad, Nagpur in collaboration with Raman Science Centre, Nagpur on 26 & 27

th August 2013. & 13

th September 2013 resp.

The theme of the seminar was Water Co-operation: Issues & Challenges. In all 103 students from 103 schools participated in it. About 500 students, teachers & parents witnessed the seminars. C. CREATIVE ABILITY/VACATION HOBBY WORKSHOP

Name of the Museum/Centre Raman Science Centre, Nagpur

No. of projects completed in Museum‟s CAC 20

No. of students involved in above 46

No. of vacation CAC in Museums 10

No. of students involved in above 302

No. of projects completed in above 13 project 746 kits

No. of outstation CAC programme 00

No. of Students involved in above 00

No. projects completed in above 00

FOLLOWING CREATIVE WORKSHOPS WERE HELD AT RSCN

Venue Date Topic Nos. of students participated

RSCN 08.2013 & 23.08.2013

Workshop for the Science Supervisors 54

RSCN 29.08. 2013 Orientation workshop on Physical Sciences for Engineering students

125

RSCN 13.09.2013 Orientation workshop on Physical Sciences for Engineering students

75

RSCN

August 2014 to

November 2013

Workshop on Robotics for students & teachers 12 nos.

463 Students & Teachers

RSCN 09.10.2013

Orientation programme on ROBOLYMPICS-2014

60

RSCN October 2013

Orientation workshop for Maharashtra Olympiad Movements students (4 Nos.)

560

RSCN 12.11.2013 to

28.11.2013

Workshops on Comet ISON – 3 Workshops

156

RSCN 21.03.2014 to

22.03.2014 Workshop on Mathematics for Teachers 75

D. SIT & DRAW/ESSAY WRITING/ELOCUTION COMPETITION

These programmes are organised to encourage children express themselves on various science fiction topics. The programmes are well attended and the work of children is normally commendable.


Name of the contest

Date & Occasion No. of participants

Subject

RSCN Sit & Draw Contest

22.04.2013 Earth Day Celebration

78

1. Save Our Mother Earth 2. Recycling and waste Reduction 3. Energy Resources, 4. Save Tiger, Conserve Nature 5. Global warming and climate Change 6. Cleaning & beautification of Nag River

RSCN Open House Quiz

22.04.2013 Earth Day Celebration

125 Our Earth


11th May 2013

National Technology Day

150 Science & Technology


18.05.2013 International Museum day

168 1. Tribal Art & Culture 2. Traditional Science in Rural Area


18.05.2013 International Museum day

175 Museums in India


05.06.2013 World Environment day

185

Junior Gr. : I am in a Park & I am in Zoo Middle Group: Stop Polluting Nag River & Save Water Senior Gr.: Save Food, Save Resources & Global Warming


05.06.2013 World Environment day

145 Environment

RSCN

National Mathematics Talent Preliminary test

31.08.2013 450 Mathematics

RSCN Elocution Contest

18.09.2013 Hindi Pakhwada

35 Sourmandal ki khoj me ISRO ka Yogdan


08.10.2013 International Space Week Celebration

175

Indian Space programme


18.10.2013 100 years of Nuclear Physics

180 Nuclear Physics

RSCN National Mathematics Talent Final test

26.10. 2013

25

Mathematics

RSCN Treasure Hunt Contest

11.11.2013 World Science Day

145

Exhibits of Raman Science Centre

RSCN Open House Quest

11.11.2013 World Science Day

175 General Science

RSCN National Standard Examinations

24.11.2013 : . 423

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Astronomy & Junior Science

RSCN Handwriting contest

11.12.2013 5550 Marathi/Hindi/English Paragraph writing

RSCN Working Science Model Contest

26.12.2013 to 28.12.2013 National Year of Water Co-operation

165 Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics

RSCN Teaching Aid Demonstration Contest

26.12.2013 to 28.12.2013 National Year of Water Co-operation

14 Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics

RSCN Written Science Quiz

26.12.2013 National Year of Water Co-operation

349 Nuclear Energy & General Science:

RSCN Poster Making Contest

26.12.2013 National Year of Water Co-operation

158 Water Co-operation

RSCN Science Quest 28.12.2013 475 Physics, Chemistry

RSCN Robotics Model Contest

31.01.2014 to 02.02.2014

194 Robotics

RSCN Robo Race contest

31.01.2014 to 02.02.2014

146 Robot

RSCN Robo The –e handi contest

31.01.2014 to 02.02.2014

98 Robot

RSCN Essay Writing for teachers

24.02. 2014 National Science Day

35 Role of Science in Eradication of Superstition.

RSCN Slogan Writing Competition


138 Save Girl Child, Pollution Control Science & Society



155 Sir C. V. Raman –life & Work

RSCN Mega Drawing Contest

01.03.2014 4568

Category - 1 (Std. I-IV) 1) My Favorite Animal 2) My Green School

Category - 2 (Std. V-VII) 1) Pollution control 2) I am in Science Park 3) Green Environment, Clean Environment.

Category - 3 (Std. VIII - X) 1) India in Space 2) Save Fuel, Save Energy 3) C. V. Raman

RSCN Elocution contest


35 Indian Mission to Mars- Mangalyaan

RSCN Written Science quiz


415 General Science Reasoning Science

RSCN Power Point Presentation


22 Crystal-that shape our world

RSCN Treasure Hunt contest

06.03.2014 Anniversary Week

135 Exhibits of Invention & ICT Gallery & Fun Science Galleries.

RSCN Open House Quest

07.03.2014 Anniversary Week

155 Physics & Chemistry Experiments

11. TRAINING A. TEACHERS’ TRAINING PROGRAMMES (TTP) Teachers‟ Training Programme envisages providing an opportunity and exposure to secondary/primary school teachers in handling of tools & raw materials. It also introduces them to techniques as well as ideas for developing low cost teaching aids with ultimate goal of „build your own laboratory‟ concept.

Venue of the Programme

Number of the Programme

No. of teachers No. of teaching aids/kits developed

RSC, Nagpur 02 85 45

B. COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAMMES

Name of the Centre Number of Programmes No. of participants Subjects

RSC, Nagpur NIL NIL NIL

C. ASTRONOMY & TELESCOPE MAKING PROGRAMMES

During the telescope making programme the participants are given training in grinding & polishing of mirrors and finally in fabrication of reflector type telescopes and testing of the same.


Venue of Programme No. of participants No. of telescope made

RSCN RSCN 60 60

D. AEROMODELLING


No. of programmes No. of participants Types & No. of Models

RSCN 02 40 3 types/ 40 each

E. MODERL ROCKETRY

During the telescope making programme the participants are given training in grinding & polishing of mirrors and finally in fabrication of reflector type telescopes and testing of the same.


Venue of Programme No. of Programmes

No. of participants

Nos. of Models made

RSCN RSCN 02 60 150

12. COMMUNITY PROGRAMME A. DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENTIFIC TEMPER: This programme is aimed at creating a scientific temper in society by demystifying various myths and superstitions prevalent in the society. Demonstration lectures are regularly organised in each centre.


Event Topic

No. of programmes

Audience No. of trained outside volunteers


Special Orientation programme for students of Naxal affected area of Gadchiroli

2 195


Exhibition: Disaster-Preparing for the Worst

1 52563


Workshops on Comet ISON 3 156


Orientation Programme for Child Cancer patients

1 115


Role of Science in Eradication of Superstition

1 35


Science Fiction Story Writing Contest

1 198

TOTAL 09

B. SCIENCE DRAMA /PUPPETRY/OTHER FORMS OF PERFORMING ART Science centres incorporate various science communication methods to effectively disseminate the information. This programme is one of such methods, which is very effective for young children.


Level Topic No. of Schools

No. of participants

Audience

RSCN District Level

Science & Society 06 48 228

Divisional Level

Science & Society 06 48 315

C. OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES

Name of Museum.

Nature of Programme Venue Duration No. of Participant

RSCN Face of Earth: Myths & Reality RSCN 22.04.2013 105

RSCN Artificial Intelligence RSCN 11.05.2013 150

RSCN Visit to Anthropological Museum AnSI, Nagpur

18.05.2013 160

RSCN Exhibition My Own Collection RSCN 16.05.2013 to

19.05.2013 30

RSCN Indian Cultural Heritage AnSI, Nagpur

18.05.2013 168

RSCN exhibition on Eco-forest and Water Management RSCN 05.06.2013 3746

RSCN Exhibition on Medicinal Plants RSCN 05.06.2013 3746

RSCN Lecture on challenges in Changing Environment RSCN 05.06.2013 175

RSCN Tree Plantation by Maitry Pariwar RSCN 15.07.2013 50

RSCN Workshop for Science Supervisors of Maharastra State on organizing Exhibition on Innovative Ideas under the scheme INSPIRE award

RSCN 22.08.2013 & 23.08.2013

54

RSCN Science Seminar on Water Co-operation: Issues & Challenges

RSCN 26.08.2013 27.08.2013 13.11.2013

103

RSCN Orientation workshop on Physical Sciences for Engineering students

RSCN 29.08. 2013 125

RSCN Science Seminar on Water Co-operation –Issues & Challages

RSCN 26.08.2013 27.08.2013 13.09.2013

103

RSCN Workshop on Robotics for students & teachers 12 nos.

RSCN August 2014 to November

2013

463 Students

& Teachers

RSCN Orientation workshop on Physical Sciences for Engineering students

RSCN 13.09.2013 75

RSCN Orientation programme was organised for the students of Maharashtra Olympiad Movements – 4

RSCN October 2013 560

RSCN Orientation programme on ROBOLYMPICS-2014 RSCN 09.10.2013 60

RSCN Orientation workshop for Maharashtra Olympiad Movements students (4 Nos.)

RSCN October 2013 560

RSCN MSE on Fun Science & Exhibition on Comet ISON for general Public during Maati Ke Rang

K.P.Ground, Nagpur

10.11.2013 to 16.11.2013

35000

RSCN Handwriting contest

11.12.2013 5550

RSCN Green Finger & Green School Award Contest

RSCN 01.10.2013 to 31.01.2014

2500

RSCN Science Expo

RSCN 08.01.2014 to 12.01.2014

62650

RSCN Science March RSCN 28.02.2014 750

RSCN Workshop on Mathematics for teachers RSCN 21.03.2014 to 22.03.2014

75

13. COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS


Nature of Programme Venue Duration No. of Participation

RSCN World Earth Day RSCN 22.04.2013 308

RSCN National Technology Day RSCN 11.05.2013 150

RSCN International Museum Day RSCN 16.05.2013 to 19.05.2013

9219

RSCN Zero Shadow Day RSCN 26.05.2013 60

RSCN World Environment Day RSCN 05.06. 2013 4256

RSCN Hindi Pakhwada RSCN 18.09. 2013 169

RSCN International Space Week Celebration

RSCN 4-10 October 2013

175

RSCN World Science Day RSCN 12.11. 2013 470

RSCN 100 years of Nuclear Physics RSCN 18.11.2013 180

RSCN Children‟s Day Celebration 14.11.2013 115

RSCN International Year of Water Co-operation RSCN 26.12. 2013 to

28.12. 2013 28685

RSCN Centenary Year of Discovery of Atomic Nucleus

RSCN 26.12. 2013 to

28.12. 2013 28685

RSCN National Science Day RSCN 24.02. 2014 to

28.02. 2014 1165

RSCN Anniversary Week Celebration RSCN 01.03. 2014 to

07.03. 2014 882

RSCN National Mathematics Day RSCN 21.03.2014

To 25.03.2014

335

Details attached as Annexure IV

14. COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME

See Annexure V for more details 15. TRAVELLING /TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS Temporary exhibitions are organised to highlight various important issues concerning society with scientific input. DISASTER-PREPARING FOR THE WORST: Traveling Exhibition titled Disaster- Preparing for the Worst was set up at RSC, Nagpur and was inaugurated on 29.08.2013. The Exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Satish Wate, Director, NEERI, Nagpur in presence of Dr. Amit Majumdar, Regional Director, Atomic Mineral Directorate for Exploration & Research, Nagpur. The exhibition was comprising of 30 panels, 4 interactive exhibits and 3 kiosks depicting the various aspects of Disasters. The exhibition was open for public till 15th November, 2013. In all 52563 visitors visited the exhibition. TEMPORARY EXHIBITION COMET ISON: A special Exhibition on COMET ISON was developed by Raman Science Centre and was inaugurated during the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Zonal Cultural Centres organised by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. The Exhibition comprises of 22 panels giving information about History of Comet watching, Formation of Solar System, ISON Comet, Types of comets, Path of Comets, Famous Comets, Are Comet threat to Life, Space Missions to visit Comet, discovering Comet etc. The Exhibition was inaugurated on 10th November 2013 and was on display till 16th November 2013 at the Kasturchand Park, Nagpur. It was witnessed by about 35,000 visitors. The exhibition was then installed at Temporary Exhibition hall at RSC, Nagpur and was on display for visitors from 20th Nov.2013 to 31st Dec.2013. The exhibition was visited by about 52057 visitors. MY OWN COLLECTION EXHIBITION: An Exhibition titled My Own Collection was organised on the occasion of International Museum Day Celebration. The exhibition was inaugurated on 16th May 2013. It was participated by members of ChhandVaibhav, Nagpur & enthusiast members of Raman Science Centre, Nagpur. Various articles and collection such as Stamps, Coins, Antiques, brass articles, Wooden articles, Meghdoot post cards, Newspapers, Shoe Shape articles, Match Boxes, wood art, Currency notes, origami, soap carving, cameras and telescopes & erasers etc. depicting the historical importance were kept in the exhibition. The exhibition was open for public till 19th may 2013. In all 8726 students visited the exhibition. EXHIBITION : ECO-FOREST AND WATER MANAGEMENT , MEDICINAL PLANTS & THEIR PRODUCTS An exhibition Eco-forest and Water Management developed by Dept. of Environmental Science, Institute of Science, Nagpur and Medicinal Plants & products was organized at RSC, Nagpur on 5th June, 2013 (World Environment Day). The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Dr. V. P. Thergaonkar, Ex Scientist, NEERI, Nagpur.In this exhibition 29 nos. various medicinal plants and 35 Nos. of plants products used as medicines and The exhibits developed by Dept. of Environmental Science, Institute of Science, Nagpur pertaining to the ongoing research activities of Dept. such as Development of Eco-forest and Water Management etc. were on display. The exhibition remained open for public till 07th June 2013. In all 3,746 visitors witnessed the exhibition. POSTER EXHIBITION: A Poster Exhibition was organised on the topic “Water Co-operation” 158 students participated in it. The Selected 95 Posters were on display during the Orange City Science Fair at the venue. ROBOLYMPICS : an event of RoboPradarshani, Robo Race &Robo the e-handi was organised at Raman Science Centre & Planetarium, Nagpur in collaboration with iLabs, Nagpur during the period 31st January to 2nd February, 2014.RoboPradarshani was participated by 38 participants who demonstrated their own Robots,along with the robots displayed by iLabs, Nagpur. 19513 students , teachers & general Public witnessed the exhibition & event. TEACHING AID DEMONSTRATION & EXHIBITION was organised for the teachers on 24th& 25th March 2014. 25 teachers participated in it. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. AnantVyavhare, Retd. HOD, Dept. of Maths, Mohta Science Lecture and Dr. ArunaShobhane, Lecturer, Dinanath Junior College, Nagpur. The exhibition was visited by 1028 students, teachers & general public.

16. LIBRARY AND INFORMATION


Item Total holding as on 31/03/12 of previous year

No. acquired During the current Yr. 2012-13

No. written off during the year 2012-13

Net holding as on 31

st March on

current year

RSCN Books 1958 40 19 1979

Journals 48 12 00 60

Newsletters

Leaflets

Films 16 mm 00 00 00 00

Films 35mm

Video Cassettes

39 00 00 39

VCDs, DVD‟s 190 33 00 223

Photo prints 6765 00 00 6765

Audio cassettes

Maps & chart 73 00 00 73

ACD 3 00 00 3

17. PUBLICATION Publications:

S.N. Name Nature of Publications

Number printed

Agency

1. VCAC Course material for Creative Science, Astronomy, Model Rocketry

Photocopy 250 Nos. Out Side

2. Poster of Science Expo Colour offset 1000 Nos. Out Side

3. Souvenir - Science Expo - 14 Colour offset 1000 Nos. Out Side

4. Science Expo - Lecture Summery Books Colour offset 1000 Nos. Out Side

5. Report of Science Expo 2013 Colour Printt + photocopy

25 Nos. Out Side

6. Brochure for Annual Science Quiz Colour Offset 500 Nos. Out Side

7. Brochures for Travelling Exhibition Disaster-Preparing for the Worst

Colour Offset 1000 Nos. Out Side

18. CONSTRUCTIONS/REPAIRS/RENOVATIONS


Name of work Tender value (Lacks)

Date of commencement of work

Target date for completion

Remarks

RSCN PVC Flooring of Invention & ICT Gallery gallery

4,75,000/- 02-11-2013 01-12-2013

RSCN External Repairing & Renovation of Planetarium Dome including Waterproofing

8,29,566/- 07-01-2014 06-03-2014

RSCN Repairing of Stone Masonry Wall 31,995/- 24-09-2013 08-11-2013

RSCN Renovation of Public Toilets on First Floor

1,98,080/- 24-12-2013 23-02-2014

RSCN Chainlink Fencing on Pre-historic Animal Park

2,23,607/- 03-06-2013 18-07-2013

RSCN Refurbishing of stepped Seating in Pre-Historic Animal Park

3,98,591/- 21-10-2013 20-12-2013

RSCN Making Foundations/Platforms for Science Park Exhibits

74,065/- 13-02-2014 12-03-2014

19. PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT

Sl. No. Name of the equipment/exhibits Qty. Value Actual date of

acquisition Mode of acquisition

1. Angle Grinder GWS6-100 1 2,707.00 01/05/2013 Purchase

2. Decent Air Cooler 6 46,912.00 13/06/2013 Purchase

3. LED Street Light 10 43,000.00 13/08/2013 Purchase

4. Water Cooler, 120 lit. Cap. 1 46,000.00 20/08/2013 Purchase

5. Water Cooler, 150 lit. Cap. 1 48,200.00 20/08/2013 Purchase

6. Foucault Pendulum Exhibit. 1 2,00,000.00 12/09/2013 STV Transfer from CRTL

7. Projector EPSON make 2 98,325.00 13/09/2013 Purchase

8. High end Computer workstation 1 1,70,448.00 21/10/2013 Purchase

9. Kinect X Box 360 1 19,990.00 26/10/2013 Purchase

10. LED Projector LG 2 99,600.00 23/11/2013 Purchase

11. Almirah steal full size 3 24,975.00 27/11/2013 Purchase

12. All in one desktop- PC 23” 1 47,512.00 27/11/2013 Purchase

13. HD LED T.V, 32”, Panasonic Make 2 51,000.00 12/12/2013 Purchase

14. Desktop PC computer, HP 4 1,71,200.00 26/12/2013 Purchase

15. LED Street light 25 watt 10 43,000.00 18/01/2014 Purchase

16. Electronic Weighing Scale 150kg.

Cap. 1 9,900.00 25/02/2014 Purchase

17. Desktop PC with Monitor, HP Mk. 1 56,700.00 26/03/2014 Purchase

20. PERSONNEL A. APPOINTMENT


Full name of personnel Cadre & Group

Designation Date of joining

RSCN Sh. Mangesh Khedkar Gr II(i) Tech. A Carpenter 18.01.2014

B. PROMOTION


Full name of personnel

Designation prior to promotion

Designation Effective date of Promotion

RSCN Sh. A.K. Bhelawe Education Officer A Education Officer B 17.09.2012

C. TRANSFER

Name of personnel Designation From To Effective date of transfer

Sh. R.K. Bhoyar S.O.(Gen.) RSCN NSCD 01.06.2013

D. RETIREMENT/REPATRIATION/RESIGNATION

Name of personnel Designation Name of Museum/Centre

Date of retirement/release

Remarks, mention retirement/repatriation(including voluntary retirements)

Sh. P.L. Vilayatkar Tech. Officer B RSCN 31st June 2013 Retirement

21. DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

Name of Guest Designation

1. Shri. Anil Deshmukh Minister of Food and Civil Supplies Works , Government of Maharashtra

2. Dr. C. D. Mayee, Prof. Indian Agriculture Research Institute and Chairman, Agri. Scientist Recruitment Board, New Delhi

3. Shri R N Patel, Principal General Manager, BSNL, Nagpur

4. Dr. A.K. Rai Additional Director, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research, Dept. of Atomic Energy, Hyderabad.

5. Dr. Ravindranath Site Director, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd., Tarapur

6. Dr. Dr. V. P. Thergaonkar Ex Scientist, NEERI, Nagpur.

7. Dr. Sunil Ganatra Head, Dept. of Environmental Science, Institute of Science, Nagpur.

8. Shri. Vivek Wagh Centre for Science Learning, Nagpur

9. Dr. Tushar Bhat Scientist, VSSC, Trivendrum

10. Dr. Ramesh Singru Retd. Prof. & HOD Dept. of Physics, IIT, Kanpur

11. Dr. Sachin Narvadia Scientist, Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi

12. Dr. Anant Vyavahare Retd. Prof & Head, Dept. of mathematics, Mohta Science College, Nagpur

13. Shri Vishnu Manohar Vishnuji Ki Rasoi, Nagpur

14. Sh.Sunil Sonare G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering

15. Dr. Chintamani Mande Retd. Prof & HOD Physics Dept. RTM Nagpur University

16. Dr. A. Mazumdar Regional Director, Atomic Mineral Directorate for Exploration & Research, Nagpur

17. Dr. S.R. Bhide Associate Prof. Electrical Department, VNIT, Nagpur

18. Shri. Nilesh Kate President, ISHRAE, Nagpur Chapter

19. Shri Moin Naqvi President, K-12, ISHRAE, NAGPUR Chapter

20. Dr. Maruti Chitampalli Wildlife Conservationist And Marathi Writer

21. Dr. Harshavardhan Bal CEO, XradianZ, Nagpur

22. Sh. Kiran Bhingarde Godrej Anandam, Nagpur

23. Ignacio Sanchez Cohen Metropolitan University, Mexico

24. Eugenio Gomes Reyes Metropolitan University Mexico

25. Sh. K. Ravi Head of Office, Anthropological Survey of India, Nagpur

26. Mr. Jogy Scaria Director, Inspirebridge Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Nagpur

27. Mr. Sarang Raut Director, Nuva College of Engineering, Nagpur.

28. Dr. Vishakha Rao President, HIRWAI, Nagpur

22. MISCELLANEOUS

ANNEXURE – II LIST OF EXHIBIT DEVELOPED AT R.S.C. NAGPUR

Sl. No. Name of the exhibition Gallery

1. Foucault Pendulum Fun Science

2. Seasons Astronomy Corner

3. Why We See Only One Face of Moon Astronomy Corner

4. Tides Astronomy Corner

5. Micro to Macro Astronomy Corner

6. Transit Astronomy Corner

7. Day & Night Astronomy Corner

8. Black Holes Astronomy Corner

9. Astronomy Quiz Astronomy Corner

10. Your Weight on Different Planets Astronomy Corner

11. Temp & Depth Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

12. Oceanic Whirlpool Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

13. OTEC Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

14. Recreation & Sports Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

15. Salinity of Oceans Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

16. Changing Sea level Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

17. Virtual Pond Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

18. Tides Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

19. Ocean Life Forms Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

20. Human impact on Ocean Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

21. Limits of Altitude Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

22. Ocean Pollution and Management Science of Ocean Gallery of GSCP

23. Perspective Chairs Science Park

24. Jumping Disc – 1 No. duplicate exhibits for upcoming Centres

25. Virtual Harp – 4 Nos. duplicate exhibits for upcoming Centres

26. Panels Exhibition on ISON Comet – 22 Nos.

Temporary Exhibition ISON Comet

KITS DEVELOPED:

27. Thermocol Glider Model with control surfaces

28. Thermocol Glider with angular wings

29. No Shadow day Kit

30. Density of Liquids

31. Electrolysis of Water

32. Cloud Chamber

33. Static Electricity Kit

34. Hydroponics

35. Magnetic Newtons‟ Cradle

36. Centre of Gravity

EXHIBITS RENOVATED AT R.S.C. NAGPUR

Sl. No.

1 Refurbishing of 20 exhibits MSE on Astronomy & Space

2 Swing is a Pendulum Science Park

3 Moire pattern Fun Science

4 Internet ICT Gallery

5 Satellite Communication ICT Gallery

6 Virtual Reality ICT Gallery

7 Echo Tube Science Park

ANNEXURE – III POPULAR SCIENCE LECTURES AT RSCN

Sr.No. Date Name of the Lecturer Theme Audi ence

Venue

1. 22.04.2013

Dr. Prakash Kumbhare, Principal Scientist,NEERI, Nagpur.

“Face of Earth: Myths & Reality”.

105 RSCN

2. 11.05.2013

Dr. S.R. Bhide, Associate Prof. Electrical Department, VNIT, Nagpur

Artificial Intelligence 150 RSCN

3. 18.05.2013

Dr. Kwaja Rabbani, Director, Epigraphy, Archeological Survey of India, Nagpur.

Indian Cultural Heritage 175 RSCN

4. 05.06.2013

Dr. V. P. Thergaonkar, Ex Scientist, NEERI, Nagpur

Challenges of Changing Environment

175 RSCN

5. 22.06.2013

Shri. Vivek Wagh, Centre for Science Learning, Nagpur

Mathematics Teaching Techniques

20 RSCN

6. 22.08.2013

Sh. S.P.Pathak, Curator F, NSC, Mumbai

Innovative Science Projects 54 RSCN

7. 23.08.2013

Sh. V.N. Joshi, Project Co-ordinator, RSC, Nagpur

Scientific Activities for the students & Teachers

54 RSCN

8. 17.09.2013


Fascinating Physics 200 Dr. Ambedkar College

9. 08.10.2013

Dr. Tushar Bhat, Scientist, VSSC, Trivendrum

India‟s Rocket Launching Capabilities

125 RSCN

10. 08.10.2013

Dr. A.K. Joshi, RRSC (ISRO), Nagpur

Indian Space Programme - New Challanges

125 RSCN

11. 18.10.2013

Dr. Ramesh Singru, Retd. Prof. & HOD Dept. of Physics, IIT, Kanpur

Lord Rutherford & his Discovery of Atomic Nucleus

135 RSCN

12. 11.11.2013

Dr. A.K. Joshi, RRSC (ISRO), Nagpur

India‟s Mission to Mars 150 RSCN

13. 28.11.2013

Dr. Sachin Narvadia, Scientist, Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi

ISON COMET 75 RSCN

14. 08.01.2014

Prof. C. D. Mayee Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi

The Power of Agricultural Biotechnology

735 RSCN

15. 08.01.2014

Dr. A. K. Rai, Atomic Mineral Directorate for Exploration & Research, Hyderabad

Radiation, Nuclear Energy and Environment

157 RSCN

16. 09.01.2014

Dr. D. K. Ghosh, National Research Centre for Citrus, Nagpur

Citrus Production, Utilization and Health

143 RSCN

17. 09.01.2014

Dr. A. K. Joshi, Regional Remote Sensing Centre, Nagpur

Reaching Last Mile – Through Indian Space Programme

150 RSCN

18. 10.01.2014

Shri Sudesh Sharma, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, Mumbai

Nuclear Power for India‟s energy security

160 RSCN

19. 10.01.2014

Dr. K. M. Kamble, Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur

Understanding the causes and Genesis of Cancer

170 RSCN

20. 10.01.2014

Dr. Prince Williams, National Environmental Engineering Institute,

Waste to energy options in solid waste management

130 RSCN

21. 11.01.2014

Dr. G. Balasubramani, Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur

Are genetically modified crops safe to eat?

170 RSCN

22. 11.01.2014

Dr. Prakash Kelkar, Rajiv Gandhi Sci. & Tech. Commission,

Water Resources Management in India

165 RSCN

23. 12.01.2014

Mrs. Namrata Tiwari, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Nagpur

Evolution of communication Technology

150 RSCN

24. 26.02.2014

Dr. Ravin Jugade, Asstt. Prof. Dept. of Chemistry, RTM, University, Nagpur

Crystallography 135 RSCN

25. 07.03.2014


Fostering Scientific Temper 115 RSCN

26. 21.03.2013

Dr. Anant Vyavhare, Retd. HOD, Dept. of Maths, Mohta Science Lecture

History of Indian Mathematics 75 RSCN

27. 21.03.2013

Smt. Aruna Shobhane, Lecturer, Dinanath Junior College, Nagpur

Fun With Mathematics 75 RSCN

28. 24.03.2013

Smt. Aruna Shobhane, Lecturer, Dinanath Junior College, Nagpur

Srinivas Ramanujan-A Life Sketch

60 RSCN

ANNEXURE – IV COMMOMORATIVE EVENTS EARTH DAY CELEBRATION: Earth Day was celebrated at Raman Science Centre, Nagpur on 22

nd April. This year the theme for the

event was The Face of Climate Change & the major campaign is to inspire people to act and inspire ourselves to redouble our efforts in the fight against climate change. Following programmes on 22

nd April 2013 for the students.

a. Sit and Draw Contest: Time 9.00 am to 10.30 am

The students were given following topics: Topics: 1. Save Our Mother Earth,

2. Recycling and waste Reduction, 3. Energy Resources, 4. Save Tiger, Conserve Nature, 5. Global warming and climate Change. 6. Cleaning & beautification of Nag River

About 78 students participated in the contest.

b. Popular Science Lecture: A Popular Science Lecture was also held for the students on the theme “Face of Earth: Myths & Reality”. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Prakash Kumbhare, Principal Scientist, ,National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) Nagpur. About 105 students participated.

c. Open House Quiz on the theme OUR EARTH: Students were asked questions based on Our Earth. The Quiz was of open in nature. The successful participants were awarded with spot prizes. In this also 125 students participated.

NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY: National Technology Day was celebrated at RSC, Nagpur on 11

th May 2013. Following

programmes were conducted to mark National Technology Day: a. Popular Science Lecture: Popular Science Lecture was delivered by Dr. S.R. Bhide, Associate

Prof. Electrical Department, VNIT, Nagpur, on the topic- Artificial Intelligence. b. Open House Quiz: Open House quiz was conducted on the topic Science & technology. In all 150

students participated.

INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY CELEBRATION: International Museum Day was celebrated in collaboration with Zonal Anthropological Museum, Anthropological Survey of India CRC, Nagpur on 18

th May 2013.

Following programmes were conducted at Anthropological Museum:

a. Visit to Anthropological Museum : The student members of RSC, Nagpur were taken to the guide tour of galleries of Anthropological Museum. About 150 students participated in it.

b. Drawing & Painting Competition was organised for the students of Class I to X. The students were given the topics: Tribal Art & Culture & Traditional Science in Rural Area. About 168 students participated in it. The Prizes were awarded to the students in 3 categories.

c. Popular Lecture on the topic Indian Cultural Heritage was also organised. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Kwaja Rabbani, Director, Epigraphy, Archeological Survey of India, Nagpur.

d. Open House Quiz on Museums was also organised for the students. The students were asked questions pertaining to Various Museums all over the world. The successful students were awarded on the spot. 175 students & parents participated in Lecture & Quiz.

MY OWN COLLECTION EXHIBITION: An Exhibition titled My Own Collection was organised on the occasion of International Museum Day Celebration. The exhibition was inaugurated on 16

th May

2013. The exhibition was participated by members of Chhand Vaibhav, Nagpur & enthusiast members of Raman Science Centre, Nagpur. Various articles and collection such as Stamps, Coins, Antiques, brass articles, Wooden articles, Meghdoot post cards, Newspapers, Shoe Shape articles, Match Boxes, wood art, Currency notes, origami, soap carving, cameras and telescopes & erasers etc. depicting the historical importance were kept in the exhibition. The exhibition was open for public till 19

th may 2013. In all 8726 students visited the exhibition.

NO SHADOW DAY:

Zero Shadow Day occurs at Nagpur on 26th May at local noon. A public outreach programme at

Raman Science Centre was organized on Sunday i.e. 26th May. An experimental set up was

prepared to observe this phenomenon. Two cylinders were kept on a flat glass sheet casting shadow on a paper kept below. Before 12.10 when the sun was not directly overhead, the shadows cast by the two cylinders were elongated. But when the sun came directly overhead, the shadows became exactly circular. After 10 -15 minutes it started getting elongated again. This was

experienced by 50 to 60 students and parents present in the centre. It was "very exciting" for them to experience their own shadow disappearing at about 12.10 pm.

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2013

Raman Science Centre, Nagpur in collaboration with Dept. of Environmental Science, Institute of Science Nagpur organized various activities & programmes on Wednesday, 05

th June 2013 to

celebrate World Environment Day. a. Sit & Draw Competition: Sit & Draw / Poster Making Competition was held on 05.06.13. Topics: 1. Junior Gr. : I am in a Park , I am in Zoo

2. Middle Group: Stop Polluting Nag River ,Save Water 3. Senior Gr.: Save Food-Save Resources, Global Warming

About 185 students participated in it. b. Inauguration of an exhibition Eco-forest and Water Management developed by Dept. of Environmental Science, Institute of Science, Nagpur and Medicinal Plants & products by Dr. Dr. V. P. Thergaonkar, Ex Scientist, NEERI, Nagpur. In this exhibition 29 nos. various medicinal plants and 35 Nos. of plants products used as medicines and The exhibits developed by Dept. of Environmental Science, Institute of Science, Nagpur pertaining to the ongoing research activities of Dept. such as Development of Eco-forest and Water Management etc. were on display. The exhibition remained open for public till 07

th June 2013. In all

3,746 visitors witnessed the exhibition. c. Open House Quiz: The students were asked the questions related to Environment. The successful participants were suitably awarded on the spot. About 150 students participated in it. d. Popular Science Lecture: Popular Science Lecture was also organised on the theme “Challenges of Changing Environment”. The lecture was delivered by Dr. V. P. Thergaonkar, Ex Scientist, NEERI, Nagpur. About 175 students participated in it. e. Prize Distribution: The winners of Sit & Draw competition were awarded in presence of Dr. V. P. Thergaonkar, Ex Scientist, NEERI, and Dr. Sunil Ganatra, Head, Dept. of Environmental Science, Institute of Science, Nagpur.

Hindi Pakhwada (14 to 28 September 2013):

Elocution Contest was organised on 24th September during Hindi Pakhwada at RSC, Nagpur in

collaboration with Regional Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO, Nagpur. The students presented their speech on the topic “Sourmandal ki khoj me ISRO ka Yogdan” In all 35 students from 35 different Schools participated in the competition. About 147 students, teachers and parents witnessed the event. Various Competitions like Letter Writing, Essay Writing, Hindi Translation, Hindi Typing, Hindi Songs. Hindi Poem Recitation were held for the staff members of RSC, Nagpur during hindi pakhwada. All the 22 staff members participated in the programmes.

INTERNATIONAL SPACE WEEK CELEBRATION (4-10 OCTOBER 2013) International Space Week was celebrated at RSC, Nagpur in collaboration with Regional Remote Sensing Centre (ISRO), Nagpur Following programmes were organised on 8th October 2013: a) Popular Science Lectures on the theme “India‟s Rocket Launching Capabilities” & “Indian

Space Programme - New Challanges” were organised. The lectures were delivered by Dr. Tushar Bhat, Scientist, VSSC, Trivendrum and Dr. A.K. Joshi, RRSC (ISRO), Nagpur resp.

b) Science Film Show: Science Films were screened on the topic “Launch Vehicles of India” c) Open House Quiz on Indian Space programme was also organised.

About 175 students participated in the above

100 YEARS OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS: Various programmes were organised on 18

th October 2013 to mark the 100 years of Nuclear

Physics in memory of invention of Atomic Nucleus by Lord Rutherford. a) Popular Science Lecture: The Popular Science Lecture on the theme “Lord Rutherford & his

Discovery of Atomic Nucleus” was delivered by Dr. Ramesh Singru, Retd. Prof. & HOD Dept. of Physics, IIT, Kanpur.

b) Science Film Show: Science Films on Nuclear Energy & Discovery of radio-activity were screened for the students.

c) Open House Quiz on Nuclear Physics was also organised. About 180 students participated in it.

WORLD SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATION (11TH

NOVEMBER, 2013) World Science Day was celebrated at RSC, Nagpur on 11

th November 2013. Following

programmes were organised : Treasure Hunt Contest : Treasure Hunt Contest on the topic “Exhibits of Raman Science Centre” was organised. Students were provided a questionnaire based on Exhibits of Raman Science Centre. They were allowed to explore the gallery exhibits to answer the questions. About 145 students participated in it. Popular Science lecture: Lecture was organised on the occasion. The lecture was delivered by Dr. A. K. Joshi, Scientist, Regional Remote Sensing Centre, (ISRO), Nagpur on the topic “India‟s Mission to Mars”. About 150 students, general public attended the lecture. Open House Quest: Open House Quest was also organised. Science Experiments were demonstrated to the students. Students were asked questions based on it .Successful students were awarded on the spot. About 175 students participated in the quest.

CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION (14

TH NOVEMBER 2013)

On the occasion of Children‟s Day, The centre invited the child cancer patients to give them exposure to the activities of RSC, Nagpur. Their visit to the centre was organised in collaboration with Dept. of Radiology & Oncology, Gandhi Medical College, Nagpur. They were taken to various galleries of the centre as well as Planetarium Show, 3-D Show and Prehistoric Animal Park. In all 115 students along with their parents participated.

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY & ANNIVERSARY WEEK CELEBRATION: National Science Day & Anniversary Week was celebrated at Raman Science Centre from 24

th

February and continued till 07th March 2014. Following programmes have been organized:

1. Essay Writing Contest for teachers on the topic : Role of Science in Eradication of Superstition. 35

teachers participated. 2. Science Slogan Writing Contest: The contest was held on the topics Save Girl Child, Pollution

Control & Science & Society. 190 students participated. 3. Science Rally was organized on 28 February 2014. The students were carrying placards giving

message science to society. In all 650 students participated in it. 4. Popular Science Lecture on Crystallography was delivered by Dr. Jugade, Asstt. Prof. Dept. of

Chemistry, RTM, University, Nagpur 135 students participated 5. Open House Quiz was held on the topic Sir C.V. Raman- His Life & Work.155 students

participated. 6. Elocution contest was organised on 03

rd March 2014 on the theme “Indian Mission to Mars-

Mangalyaan”. 35 students participated in it. 7. Written Science Quiz was organised on 4

th March for the students in two categories i.e. Middle

School and High School on the theme “General Science” & “Reasoning Science”. 415 students participated in it.

8. Power Point Presentation Contest was organised on 5th March for teachers of High School &

Junior College on the topic “Crystal-that shape our world”. 22 teachers participated in it. 9. Treasure Hunt Contest was organised on 6

th March for the students of High School. The students

were given questionnaire on Gallery Exhibits. 135 students participated in it. 10. Popular Science Lecture was organised on 7

th March 2014. Sh. V. N. Joshi, Project Co-

ordinator,RSC, Nagpur delivered a lecture on the topic:”Fostering Scientific Temper” 11. Open House Quest was organised for the high school students. They were shown the scientific

experiments, based on which questions were asked. The successful students were awarded. Valediction & Prize distribution was organised in which the winners of various contest organised during the celebration were awarded. Dr. Harshavardhan Bal, CEO, XradianZ, Nagpur, Dr. Prakash Dolas, Advisor, RGSTC, Nagpur, Sh, Madhu Bhau Binzani, Binzani Book Depot, Nagpur, Sh. Kiran Bhingarde, Godrej Anandam, Nagpur, Sh. Moin Naqvi, President, K-12, ISHREA, Nagpur were present on the occasion. 275 students attended the programme.

NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY:

National Mathematics Day was celebrated in collaboration with NCSTC, DST, Govt. of India & RGSTC, Govt. of Maharashtra by organising following activities: Workshop on Mathematics: Popular lectures were organised on 21

st March 2014 on the topic

“History of Indian Mathematics” & “Fun With Mathematics”. The lectures were delivered by Dr. Anant Vyavhare, Retd. HOD, Dept. of Maths, Mohta Science Lecture and Smt. Aruna Shobhane, Lecturer, Dinanath Junior College, Nagpur. 65 teachers of 9 schools & B.Ed College participated. Fabrication of Teaching Aid: fabrication of teaching aids was organised on 22

nd March in which

60 teachers fabricated various Mathematical kits viz. Pythagoras Theorem, Probability Area Of Triangle etc. in all 50 kits were fabricated by them.

Teaching Aid Demonstration & Exhibition was organised for the teachers on 24th & 25

th March

2014. 25 teachers participated in it. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Anant Vyavhare, Retd. HOD, Dept. of Maths, Mohta Science Lecture and Dr. Aruna Shobhane, Lecturer, Dinanath Junior College, Nagpur. The exhibition was visited by 1028 students, teachers & general public. Popular Science Lecture on “Srinivas Ramanujan-A Life Sketch” was also delivered by Smt. Aruna Shobhane. Written Science Quiz on Mathematics was also organized for the students of High School during the celebration. 178 students participated in it.

ANNEXURE – IV COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS MY OWN COLLECTION EXHIBITION: An Exhibition titled My Own Collection was organised in collaboration with Chhand Vaibhav, Nagpur on the occasion of International Museum Day Celebration. The exhibition was inaugurated on 16

th May 2013. The exhibition was participated by members of Chhand

Vaibhav, Nagpur & enthusiast members of Raman Science Centre, Nagpur. Various articles and collection such as Stamps, Coins, Antiques, brass articles, Wooden articles, Meghdoot post cards, Newspapers, Shoe Shape articles, Match Boxes, wood art, Currency notes, origami, soap carving, cameras and telescopes & erasers etc. depicting the historical importance were kept in the exhibition. The exhibition was open for public till 19

th may 2013. In all 8726 students visited the exhibition.

SPECIAL VISIT OF STUDENTS FROM NAXAL AFFECTED AREA GADCHIROLI:

Visit of underprivileged students of Gadchiroli Dist. was organised at Raman Science Centre in collaboration with Nonconventional Training Centre, Nagpur Police. The visit was arranged during Maharashtra Golden Jubilee Year scheme for the students of families affected due to naxalite activities. The students were give exposure to the various facilities of Raman Science Centre such as gallery visit, Planetarium Show, 3-D Science Show, Science Demonstration Lecturers on Physical Science and Fun at Low temperature. About 195 students visited in two batches on 28

th May & 22

nd

June 2013.

TREE PLANTATION: Tree Plantation was arranged at RSC, Nagpur in collaboration with Maitry Pariwar & NSS, Tidke Junior College, Nagpur on 15

th July 2013. The students of NSS, Tidke College planted variety of

Plants in the campus of the centre. About 30 plants of Jamun, Thuja & Bamboo were planted. About 50 students and officials of Maitry Pariwar were present on the occasion.

WORKSHOP FOR THE SCIENCE SUPERVISORS : Workshop for the Science Supervisors of Education Department, Govt. of Maharashtra was organised by SISE, Nagpur in collaboration with RSC, Nagpur on 22.08.2013 & 23.08.2013. They were given exposure about the organisation of exhibitions under INSPIRE Scheme. Special Demonstration on Fun at Low Temperature was organised for them. 2 Nos. of Popular Science lectures were also arranged. The lectures were delivered by Sh. S.P.Pathak, Curator F, NSC, Mumbai and Sh. V.N. Joshi, Project Co-ordinator, RSC, Nagpur on the theme “Innovative Science Projects” and “Scientific Activities for the students, Teachers by Science Centres” respectively. In all 54 science supervisors participated in it.

DISTRICT LEVEL SCIENCE SEMINAR

District Level Science Seminar was organised by Education Dept. Zilha Parishad, Nagpur in collaboration with Raman Science Centre, Nagpur on 26 & 27

th August 2013. The theme of the

seminar was Water Co-operation: Issues & Challenges. In all 91 students from 91 schools participated in it. About 350 students, teachers & parents witnessed the seminar.

DIVISIONAL LEVEL SCIENCE SEMINAR

Divisional Level Science Seminar was organised by Education Dept. Zilha Parishad, Nagpur in collaboration with Raman Science Centre, Nagpur on 13

th September 2013. The theme of the

seminar was Water Co-operation: Issues & Challenges. In all 12 students from 12 schools participated in it. About 150 students, teachers & parents witnessed the seminar.

HINDI PAKHWADA: Elocution Contest was organised on 24

th September during Hindi Pakhwada at RSC, Nagpur in

collaboration with Regional Remote Sensing Centre, ISRO, Nagpur. The students presented their speech on the topic “Sourmandal ki khoj me ISRO ka Yogdan” In all 35 students from 35 different Schools participated in the competition. About 147 students, teachers and parents witnessed the event.

WORKSHOP FOR ROBO OLYMPICS

A series of workshops is being organised for the students & teachers of High School and Junior Colleges.in collaboration with iLabs, Nagpur. 12 Nos. of Workshops for Robo Olympics were held in which 463 students and teachers were given presentation on robotics followed by hands on activities. The selected students are also given advanced level training so that they can fabricate kits on Robotics which will be exhibited in ROBO OLYMPICS.

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME ROBOLYMPICS-2014 Orientation programme for ROBOLYMPICS -2014 was organised on 9th October 2013 in collaboration with iLabs, Nagpur. The teachers of various schools were invited for the programme.

The teachers were given guidelines for the participation of students in various contests i.e. Robo Exhibition, Robo Race, Robo-the e-handi etc. They were also elaborated the technical aspects and their role to promote students to participate in the event. About 60 teachers participated.

DISTRICT LEVEL SCIENCE DRAMA CONTEST

District Level Science Drama Contest was organised on 30th October 2013 at RSC, Nagpur in

collaboration with Dept. of Education, Zilha Parishad, Nagpur. 6 teams of Nagpur district participated in it. 6 dramas from 6 different schools were presented during the contest by 48 participants. The dramas were witnessed by about 238 students

MATI KE RANG A Special Exhibition called “Mati Ke Rang” was organised by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India to celebrate the Silver Jubilee celebration of Zonal Cultural Centres at Kasturchand Park, Nagpur during 10

th to 16

th Nov.2013. Raman Science Centre participated in this exhibition with the Mobile

Science Exhibition on Fun Science and a Temporary Panel Exhibition on Comet ISON. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Director of Central Zone on 10

th Nov. 2013 and thereafter it was

open for public upto 16th Nov.2013. About 35,000 visitors visited the exhibition during above period.

The Valedictory function was held on 16th Nov.2013 in which Shri B. L. Josh, Hon‟ble Governor of

UP was the Chief Guest and Ms. Chandresh Kumari Katoch, Hon,ble Minister of Culture, Govt. of India had presided over the function. Other dignitaries such as Minister of Culture of Maharashtra and Meghalaya, Shri Ravindra Singh, Secretary, Min. of Culture, Govt. of India and Directors of all the Zonal Cultural Centres were present on the occasion.

DIVISIONAL LEVEL DRAMA CONTEST: Divisional Level Science Drama Contest was organised on 19

th November 2013 at RSC, Nagpur in

collaboration Divisional office Dept. of Education, Nagpur 6 teams of Nagpur Division participated in it. 6 dramas from 6 different schools were presented during the contest by 48 participants. The dramas were witnessed by about 315 students.

POPULAR SCIENCE LECTURE:

Popular Science lecture on ISON COMET was organised at RSC, Nagpur on 28th November 2013

through VSAT Talk Back Terminal in collaboration with Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi. The Lecture was delivered by Dr. Sachin Narvadia, Scientist, Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi. About 75 students present Nagpur, Kolhapur & Pune SIT were benefitted.

HANDWRITING CONTEST:

Handwriting contest was organised on 11th December 2013 in collaboration with Madhukar Rao

Bhakre Pratishthan, Nagpur. 5550 students from 112 schools participated it. The Prize distribution was held on 25

th December 2013. the prizes were sponsored by Raisoni Group of Institutions,

Nagpur. THE SCIENCE EXPO: 08

th Janaury to 12

th Janaury 2014

The Science Expo was organized at Raman Science Centre from 08 January to 12st January 2014

in collaboration and participation of the following organizations: • Anthropological Survey of India, Nagpur • Atomic Minerals Directorate For Exploration & Research, Nagpur • Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur • Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur • Geological survey of India, Nagpur • Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Nagpur • National Bureau of Soil Survey(LUP), Nagpur • National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur • National Research Centre for Citrus, Nagpur • Petroleum Conservation Research Association, Nagpur • Rajiv Gandhi Science & Technology Commission, Nagpur • Regional Remote Sensing Service Centre, Nagpur • Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur • Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, Mumbai

The Science Expo was inaugurated on 8

th Jan.2014 by Dr. C. D.Mayee, Prof. Indian Agriculture

Research Institute, New Delhi in presence of Dr. A.K. Rai, Additional Director, Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research, Dept. of Atomic Energy, Hyderabad. The participating institutions displayed their research findings which were demonstrated by the scientists of the respective institutions.

A series of Popular Science Lecture series was also organised in which 10 lectures were delivered by eminent Scientists of participating institutions. About 1345 students, teachers & general public attended the lectures. Valedictory function was held on 12

th Jan.2014 and Shri R N Patel, Principal General Manager,

BSNL, Nagpur was the Chief Guest and Dr. Satish R. Wate, Director, NEERI, Nagpur presided over the function. About 62650 people including school groups and general public visited the Science Expo.

ROBOLYMPICS-2014

RobOlympics an event of Robo Pradarshani, Robo Race & Robo the e-handi was organised at Raman Science Centre & Planetarium, Nagpur in collaboration with iLabs, Nagpur during the period 31

st January to 2

nd February, 2014.

Robo Pradarshani was participated by 38 participants who demonstrated their own Robots,along with the robots displayed by iLabs, Nagpur. Robo Race & Robo the e-handi was participated by 244 students. The robots made by the students and robots provided by iLabs were utilised for both the event. Various tasks on specially prepared track were given to the students. Whole event was witnessed by about 19513 students, Teachers & general Public.

MEGA DRAWING CONTEST: Mega Drawing Contest was organised on 01

st March 2013 in collaboration with Godrej Anandam and

ISHRAE, Nagpur Chapter. The contest was for 3 categories. i.e. Primary, Middle School and High School group. The topics were Category - 1 (Std. I-IV) 1) My Favorite Animal 2) My Green School

Category - 2 (Std. V-VII) 1) Pollution control 2) I am in Science Park 3) Green Environment, Clean Environment.

Category - 3 (Std. VIII - X) 1) India in Space 2) Save Fuel, Save Energy 3) C. V. Raman

4568 students from 85 schools participated in the contest. The successful participants were awarded.

SCIENCE FICTION STORY WRITING CONTEST:

Science Fiction Story Writing Contest was organised in collaboration with XradianZ, Nagpur on 15th

February. About 198 students participated in it. The selected entries will be published in the form a booklet by XradianZ Nagpur

GREEN FINGER & GREEN SCHOOL AWARD CONTEST: Green Finger & Green School Award has been organised at Raman Science Centre in collaboration with Hirwai, Nagpur. The contest was organised in 4 categories from October 2013 to January 2014. The projects like Plantation of Tree, Vegetables, Nursery Development and Tree sensus were entrusted on the students. The valediction & Prize distribution was held on 7

th

February 2014. Dr. Maruti Chitampalli, Renowned Wildlife Conservationist and Marathi Writer was the Chief Guest of the function. In all 2500 students participated in it.

LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF RAMAN SCIENCE CENTRE & PLANETARIUM, NAGPUR

1 Dr. Satish R. Wate Director National Environmental Engineering Research Institute Nehru Marg Nagpur – 440 020. …. Chairman

7 Dr. Dharamaraj Tidke Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering G.H. Rasioni College of Engineering CRPF Gate No. 3, Digdoh hills Hingna Road Nagpur 440 016

2 Dr. Ashok Kumar Joshi General Manager Regional Remote Service Centre (ISRO), Post Box No. 439 Amravati Road Nagpur – 440 010

8 The Director Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology South Ambazari Road Nagpur – 440 011.

3 Shri Surendra S. Ankolekar Regional Marketing Manager Navneet Publications (I) Ltd. 63, Opp. Shivaji Science College Congress Nagar Nagpur – 440 012.

9 Mrs. Vinita V. Bower Principal New Apostolic English High School Kukde Layout, Ajani Nagpur- 440 003

4 Dr. Amit Majumdar Regional Director Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research Opp.Hanuman Mandir Telangkhadi Road, Civil lines Nagpur- 440 001

10 Dr. M.Y. Apte Marathi Vidnyan Parishad 44, Datta Niwas Dharampeth Nagpur – 440 010.

5 Director State Institute of Science Education Ravinagar Nagpur – 440 001

11 Shri S.M. Khened Director Nehru Science Centre Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli Mumbai-400 018

6 Dy. Director of Education Directorate of Dy. Director of Education Nagpur Division Civil Lines Nagpur – 440 001.

12 Shri V. N. Joshi Project Co-ordinator Raman Science Centre Opp. Gandhi Sagar Near Phule Market Nagpur-440 018 ….Member Secretary

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