Seminar on Educational Programs By Julie S.R.

8/11/2019 Seminar on Educational Programs By Julie S.R.

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SEMINAR

Prepared By:

Julie S R

Roll No: 9

Physical Science

GCTE,Trivandrum

TOPICS

1. Sastraposhini

2. KVPY

3. Science Olympiad


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Sastraposhini

Introduction

Sastraposhini is a scheme planned by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and

Environment for strengthening science education among the High Schools of the State. This programplans strengthening of the High School science laboratories of the State and an effective interaction

among the students and teachers. This is planned to be launched by the Council in association with the

State Education Department.

Sastraposhini, a program envisaged by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and

Environment (KSCSTE) aims towards strengthening science education in schools of Kerala. The

program will be implemented by setting up model laboratories for conducting science experiments inselected schools of the State.

During the pilot program of two years, one model laboratory each in Physics, Chemistry and Biology will

be set up in one school in each educational district of the state. Teachers will be encouraged to carry out

innovative projects in science education for Students from different schools could come together andengage in problem solving experiments and critical discussions. This would provide necessaryexcitement and fun in doing science and thus induce a healthy trend in science learning and a career

orientation in doing science.

Need: The educational achievements in Kerala are well known and much studied. But the alarming

decline in the standard of science education at all levels is less attended This has led to many seriousconsequences Recently, there has been a boom in the career with regard to Information Technology (IT)and Biotechnology (BT) But this need to be backed up through science education of high quality at the

school and college levels.

Objectives

To stimulate interest in science at the school level by the performance of experiments in Physics,

Chemistry and Biology by students To provide hand on experiments to students for observation,

inference, interaction and self-designing of experiments To organize training programmes for theteachers for demonstrating scientific experiments To evolve low cost laboratory kit based on readily

available material for the performing of a range of experiments

Training

Training to teachers is an important component of this scheme. Eminent scholars will train

science teachers in different disciplines at different phases of the program First phase training was


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conducted for 60 teachers for three days at the Centre for Science in Society(C.Si.S), Cochin Universityof Science and Technology (CUSAT) during July 28-30, 2003. Dr V Unnikrishnan Nair Vice Chancellor

CUSAT inaugurated the program About twenty resource persons handled both the theoretical and

practical aspects of science education and evolved methodologies to make the teaching interactive and

interesting.

Operation of the Scheme

A state level Apex Resource Group consisting of experts, nominees of the Council and state educationdepartment will evaluate the project once in three months

There will be a district level committee in each educational district consisting of the schoolauthorities, teachers and PTA in the form of a review forum, which will meet as often as necessary The

inputs from the district level committee and site visits will form the basis for the assessment of the

scheme by the state level committee. Moreover if needed, may also set up a separate agency for

monitoring and reviewing the performance of the scheme Apart from this, teachers handling these modellaboratories can gather for a day to share their experiences and discuss their problems. The Feed Back

Reports (FBR) thus prepared can be discussed in the academic cell of the district and state level

committees as well as the Apex Resource Group.

Role of KSCSTE

So far the Science and Technology Department of the State has been concentrating more on the

issues, policies as well as other R & D efforts of the state. Understanding of the status of scienceeducation at the school levels, drop in enrolment of science courses, inability of the science graduates of

our state to compete at national level etc made the Council to think on this line. Since this require a new

setting of culture in science education, it is being tried at the grass root level. The present proposal ofestablishing one model science laboratory in each educational district is a pilot program planned by the

Council in consultation with the state education department Once the whole system and the net working

are established, the same will be handed over to the state education department for its sustenance and

replication.

Inaugural Function

Chief Minister Mr. A.K. Antony launched Sastraposhini at the Government Model High School

Thiruvananthapuram, on October 2nd 2003. The Chief Minister on his inaugural address ,stressed the

need for cultivating scientific temper among school children .In his presidential addressDr.M.S.Valiathan, the then Executive Vice President, KSCSTE said that science is a subject that cannot

be taught in the conventional ways with chalk and blackboard, but ideally through hands on practicalexperiments. In his introductory speech , Dr. K.R.S.Krishnan, former Director, KSCSTE said that

sastraposhini scheme was aimed at stimulating student interest in science through experiments. Mr

V.Ramachandran Vice chairman, Planning Board, Mr. M .Gopalan Director, Public instruction, Prof.

P.Gopalaraman Chairman Apex Resource Group, Sastraposhini, Dr.Prakash PSO, KSCSTE also spoke inthis occasion.


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C.M at Model school for launching sastraposhin i wi th Dr.M .S Valiathan, Prof.P.A.Vahid and

Prof.P.Gopalakrishnan

former Chief M in ister A.K Antony inaugurating the function

former C.M checking the labs establ ished at Model School


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Biology lab established at Modal school Thiruvananthapuram

2nd Phase of Sastraposhini

The 2nd phase was launched on the 26th January 2004 simultaneously at 10 different schools in 10

different educational districts.

The 2nd phase was launched on the 26th January 2004 simultaneously at 10 different schools in 10

different educational districts.

List of schools selected in the 2nd phase

1 Punalur

Govt. H.S.S.,Kummil, Kadakkal PO,

Kollam2 Kottarakkara

Govt.V.H.S, Kulakkada, Kottarakkara,


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Kollam691 521

3 Kollam

Govt. H.S.S. ,Anchalumoodu, Perinad P O,

Kollam691 601

4 Pathanamthitta

Govt. V.H.&H.S.S, Pathanamthitta689 645

5 Alappuzha

Govt G.H.S, Veeyapuram, Alappuzha690 514

6 Kottayam

Govt H.S, Thottackad, Kottayam686 539

7 Kattappana

Govt H.S., Thoprankudy, Kattappana, Idukki

8 ErnakulamGovt H.S., Vennala, Ernakulam628 028

9.Malappuram

Govt VHSS for Girls, Wandoor,Malappuram679 328

10. KozhikodeGovt. H.S.S for Girls, Nadakkavu, Kozhikode11

3rd Phase of Sastraposhini

List of schools selected in the 3rd phase

1 MuvattupuzhaGovt. Model H.S.,Muvattupuzha,Ernakulum

2 Kothamangalam

Govt.H.H.S, Akanad, Kothamangalam,

3.Aluva

Govt. HS, Kuttamassery, Thottumungham, Ernakulam

4.Cherthala

Govt. HS, Mannacherry, Cherthala, Alappuzha

5.Kuttanad

Govt. HS Kidangara, Alappuzha

6.ThiruvallaGovt. HS, Kuttor,Thiruvalla, Pathanamtitta

7.MavelikkaraGovt. VHS School for Girls, Chengannur, Alappuzha


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8.Ottappalam

Govt VHS School, VEttanad, Koottanad, Palakkad

9.PalakkadGovt. Moyam Girls HSS, Palakkad

10.PalaSKV Govt HSS, Neendoor, Kottayam

11.ThalasseryGVHSS,Kadirur,Thalassery

12.Kanhangad

Govt.HSS,Chayoth, Kasargodu

13.Wayanad

Govt. Model HSS,Cheeral, S.Battery

14.Vadakara

Govt. Moppila HSS, Koyilandy

15.Irinjalakuda

GHSS,Kodungallur, Trichur

16.Tirur

GVHSS for Girls, Tirur - 2, B.P Angadi

4th Phase of Sastraposhini

List of schools selected in the 4th phase

1 Thiruvananthapuram

Govt. V & H S S for Girls Manacaud, Thiruvananthapuram-9

2 Kollam

Govt. Model Boys HSS Thevally(PO), Kollam(Dist) - 3

3.Kayamkulam

Govt. Boys High School Kayamkulam Alappurzha(Dist)690502

4.PathanamthittaGovt. VHSS, Kalanjoor Pathanamthitta(Dist)689694

5.Nattakom

Govt. VHSS, Mariapally P.O Nattakom -686023

6.Thodupuzha

Govt. HSS, Thodupuzha Idukki(Dist) - 685584


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7.CochinSRV Govt. Model BHSS Cochin-682011.

8.Thirussur

Govt. HS&VHSS Cherpu, Thirussur680 561

9.Palakkad

DIET, Anakkara P.O. Palakkad- 679 551.

10.Perinthalmanna

GHSS, Perinthalmanna Malappuram(Dist), Pin679322

11.Kanniparmba

GHSS Mavoor, Mavoor (PO), Kanniparmba-673661

12.Mananthavady

GVHSS, Mananthavady Wayanad670 645

13.KannurGVHSS, Kannur(sports division)670 002

14.KasargodCherkala Central HSS Cherkala Central, Kasargod671 541.

5th Phase of Sastraposhini

List of schools selected in the 5th phase

1 Thiruvananthapuram

Govt. H.S.S Punnamoodu, Thiruvananthapuram695 020

2 ThiruvananthapuramGovt. Model H.S.S for Girls Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram

3.Kollam

Govt.H.S.S Mangad, Kollam - 691015

4.Kozhikode

Govt.H.S.S. Kuttikkattoor, Kozhikode

5.Kannur

Govt.H.S Kottayam Malabar, Kannur -670 643

6.KasargodeGovt.H.S.S Mogral Puthoor, Kasargode

RSVY Scheme

Sastraposhini RSVY Scheme List of Schools


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1 ChitturG. V. G. H. S. S, Chittur Chittur Post, Palakkad678101

2 Chittur

B. H. S. S, Chittur Chittur College post, Palakkad678104

3.Palakkad

P. M. G. H. S. S, Palakkad Palakkad College Post, Palakkad - 678001

4.Kunissery

G. H. S, Kunissery Kunissery Post, Palakkad - 678681

5.Ambikapuram

G. H. S. Kumarapuram Ambikapuram Post, Palakkad

6.Nenmara

G. G. V. H. S. S Nenmara Nenmara Post, Palakkad

7.NenmaraG. B. H. S. S, Nenmara Nenmara Post, Palakkad

8.VadanamkurissiGovt. H. S. S Vadanamkurissi Vadanamkurissi Post, Palakkad679124

9.KizhakkancheryGovt. Higher Secondary School Kizhakkanchery Post Palakkad - 678684

10.Palakkad

G. V. H. S. S, Pathirippala Nagaripuram Post, Palakkad678642

11.Ottappalam

G. H. S. Ottappalam East Ottappalam, Palakkad - 679101

12.Ummanezhi

M. N. K. M. G. H. S. S, Pulappatta Ummanezhi Post, Palakkad678632

13.Pattambi

G. H. S. S, Pattambi Pattambi Post, Palakkad679303

14.Palakkad

G. H. S. S, Big Bazar Palakkad678014

15.PattambiG. V. H. S. S, Koppam Pulassery Post, Pattambi Palakkad679307

16.NaduvattomG. J. H. S. S, Naduvattom Naduvattom Post, Palakkad - 679308

17.Cherpalchery


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G. V. H. S. S, Cherpalchery Cherpalchery Post Palakkad - 679503

18.Kavalappara

G. V. H. S. S, Koonathara Koonathara Post, Kavalappara, Palakkad - 679523

19.Kottayi

Govt. Higher Secondary School Kottayi Post, Palakkad.

20.Ganeshgiri

G. H. S. S, Ganeshgiri Ganeshgiri Post, Palakkad - 679123

21.Peringottukurissi

Govt. Higher Secondary School Peringottukurissi Post, Palakkad.

22.ChundambattaGovt. H. S. S, Chundambatta Chundambatta Post, Palakkad - 679377

23.Erimayur

Govt. Higher Secondary School Erimayur Post, Palakkad - 678546

24.Kadambur

G. M. H. S. Kadambur Kadambur Post, Palakkad

25.Munnurcode

G. H. S. S. Munnurcode Post Palakkad

26.Vellinezhi

G. H. S. S. Vellinezhi Vellinezhi Post, Palakkad

27.KarakurissiG. V. H. S. S. Karakurissi Karakurissi Post, Palakkad

28.Edathanattukara

G. O. H. S. Edathanattukara Post Palakkad

29.Pottassery

Govt. H. S. Pottassery Pottassery Post, Palakkad

30.AlanallurG. H. S. Alanallur Alanallur Post, Palakkad

31.Karimba

Govt. High School, Karimba Karimba Post, Palakkad

32.Chalissery

G. H. S. S. Chalissery Chalissery Post, Palakkad679536

33.Chathannur

G. H. S. S., Chathannur Chathannur Post, Palakkad - 679537


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34.Kumaranellur

G. H. S. S. Kumaranellur Kumaranellur Post, Palakkad679552

35.PattancherryG H S Pattancherry, Pattancherry Post, Palakkad678 533

36.TholannurGovt. High School, Tholannur, Tholannur Post, Palakkad

37.ThathamangalamG S M V H S S, Thathamangalam, Thathamangalam Post, Palakkad-678102

38.Thenkurissi

G H S Thenkurissi, Vilayannur Post, Thenkurissi, Palakkad - 678671

39.Elappully

Govt. A P H S S, Elappully, Elappully Post, Palakkad678 622

40.Ottappalam

G O H S Pattambi, Perumudiyur Post, Ottappalam, Palakkad-679303

41.Thrithala

Gokhale Govt. H S, Kumaranallur, Othalur Post, Thrithala, Palakkad679 534

42.Anakkara

G H S, Anakkara, Anakkara Post, Palakkad-679 551

43.Thrithala

G H S S Mezhathur, Mezhathur Post, Thrithala, Palakkad679 534

44.KanjikodeG V H S S, Kanjikode, Kanjikode Post, Palakkad678 621

45.MalampuzhaG T W H S, Anakkal, Anakkal Post, Malampuzha, Palakkad678 651

46.Malampuzha

G V H S S, Malampuzha, Malampuzha Post, Palakkad678 651

47.OttappalamGovt. H S for Deaf and Mutes, Ottappalam, Palakkad-679104

48.Sholayur

Govt.Tribal High School, Sholayur, Palakkad-678 581

49.Angali

Govt. Triba High School, Pudur Angali P O, Palakkad -678 581


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50.AgaliG V H S S, Agali, Palakkad678 581.

51.Chittur

Govt. H S, Kozhippara, Kozhippara Post, Chittur, Palakkad678 557

52.Muthalamada

Govt. H S S, Muthalamada, Palakkad678 507.

53.Kozhianjampara

Bhagavathy Govt. H S , Vannamada, Kozhianjampara, Palakkad678 555

54.Alathur

Govt. Girls H S, Alathur, Alathur Post, Palakkad - 678541

55.Mankara

G H S Mankara, Mankara Post, Palakkad678 614

56.KoduvayurGovt. H S S, Koduvayur Post, Palakkad678 501.

57.KodumundaG H S S Kodumunda, Kodumunda Post, Palakkad679 303

58.NellayaG H S Marayamangalam, Marayamangalam South P.O, Nellaya (Via), Palakkad679 335


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Outcome

The present project is planned for two years. Once the project is launched, it will be operatedthrough two academic years. By establishing model laboratories in core science subjects like Physics,

Chemistry and Biology, experiments will be conducted for the studentsby them Separate study circles can

be developed among students and engage in problem solving and critical discussions. It will also bepossible to hold science project fair so that students of different categories and branches of science can

interact This would convey the excitement of doing science to students and induce a growing trend in

opting a career in science For the training of teachers, which include practical experiments, interactionwith eminent scientists will be arranged The model laboratories aimed may spearhead science in school

program over the entire state, and provide a stimulus on education in general.


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Introduction

The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) is an on-going National Program of Fellowshipin Basic Sciences, initiated and funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of

India, to attract exceptionally highly motivated students for pursuing basic science courses and researchcareer in science.

The "Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana" (KVPY) is a program started in 1999 by the Department

of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to encourage students who are studying Basic

Sciences to take up research career in Science. The aim of the program is to identify and encouragetalented and motivated students to pursue career in research.

This program aims to assist the students to realize their potential and to ensure that the best

scientific talent is groomed for research and development in the country. Generous fellowship and

contingency grant are provided to the selected KVPY Fellows up to the pre Ph.D. level or 5 years

whichever is earlier. In addition, summer camps for the KVPY Fellows are organized in prestigiousresearch and educational institutions in the country.

The Department of Science and Technology, the nodal agency of the Government has entrusted theoverall responsibility for organizing and running the KVPY Program to the Indian Institute of Science,

Bangalore and set up a Management Committee and a National Advisory Committee (NAC) foroverseeing its implementation. A core committee looks after both the day-to-day and academic aspectsof the KVPY Program.

Objective

The objective of the program is to identify students with talent and aptitude for research; helpthem realize their academic potential; encourage them to take up research careers in Science, and ensure

the growth of the best scientific minds for research and development in the country.

The advertisement for the KVPY Fellowship appears in all the national dailies normally on the

Technology Day (May 11) and the Second Sunday of July every year.

Selection of the students is made from those studying in XI standard to 1st year of any

undergraduate Program in Basic Sciences namely B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology having aptitude for scientific research. Special groups /Committees are set up at IISc to screen the applications and conduct an aptitude test at various centres in

the country. Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students are called for an

interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure. For receiving a fellowship, both aptitude

test and interview marks are considered.


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Generous fellowships are provided up to the pre-Ph.D. level to the selected KVPY Fellows.

Selection Procedure

1. Aptitude Test: After scrutiny of application forms and meeting the eligibility criteria for various

streams, all eligible students will be called for a written aptitude test conducted both in Hindi and

English at different centers across the country on Sunday, the 2nd November 2014.The detailsof the venue of the aptitude test for the eligible students and their seat number will be published

in the KVPY website during the second week of October 2014.

Admit Cardo Students who have applied online may download the admit card for the aptitude test from

the website from the second week of October 2014.

o For students who have applied with a hard copy, admit card will be sent by speed post.

2. Interview:Based on the performance in the aptitude test, short-listed students will be asked toappear for an interview which is the final stage of the selection procedure.

Committees

NAC Committee

KVPY National Advisory Committee (NAC) consists of the following members

Secretary, DST, Govt. of India, Chairman

Director, IISc Co-Chairman

Members:

Prof. K. N. Ganesh, Director, IISER - Pune

Prof. Dinesh Singh, VC, Delhi University

Prof. Bimal Roy, Director, ISI, Kolkata

Prof. R. V. Hosur, Director, CEBS, Mumbai University

Prof. Ramakrishna Ramaswamy, University of Hyderabad

Prof. Chandrima Shaha, Director, NII Delhi

Head, INSPIRE, DST

Convener, KVPY, IISc

KVPY Management Committee

Director, IISc - Chairman (Ex-officio)

Prof. T.K. Chandrasekhar, Secretary, SERB Member

Dr. A. Mukhopadhyay, Head, INSPIRE, DST Member


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Prof. R.N. Mukherjee, Director, IISER, Kolkata Member

Prof. N. Satyamurthy, Director, IISER, Mohali Member

Prof. M.K. Choudhuri, VC, Tezpur University, Assam Member

Prof. Ram Rajasekharan, Director, CFTRI Member

Prof. B.K. Thelma, University of Delhi Member

Prof. W.N. Gade, VC, Pune University Member

Convener, KVPY, from IISc Member

Members of the Core Committee (IISc) Members

Core Committee

All the members of this committee are from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Prof. P. K. Das (Convener, KVPY)

Dept. of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry

Prof. Anjali A. Karande

Dept. of Biochemistry

Prof. P. Kondaiah

Dept. of MRDG Prof. Kaushal Verma

Dept. of Mathematics

Prof. Satyam Suwas

Dept. of Materials Engineering

Prof. Abha Misra

Dept. of Instrumentation & Applied Physics

Prof. B. R. Jagirdar

Dept. of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Mr. S. Raju

Molecular Biophysics Unit

Eligibility

The KVPY Fellowships are given to Indian Nationals only to Study in India (Students holdingPIO, OCI Card and students intending to pursue/pursing under graduate program under Distance

Education scheme/correspondence course of any university are not eligible to apply).


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Students enrolled in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences, thatis, B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics,

Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology,

Biotechnology, Neurosciences, Bioinformatics, Marine Biology, Geology, Human Biology, Genetics,

Biomedical Sciences, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Materials Science or Environmental Science.

Stream SA:Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2014-15 andhaving secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and

SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board examination. The fellowship of the students selected under

this stream will be activated only if they join an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences(B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.) in the academic year 2016-2017 after having secured a

minimum of 60% (50%for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Science subjects in the XII

standard/(+2) Board Examination. During the interim period of one year they will be invited for

Regional /National (Vijyoshi) Science Camp and their travel and other related expenses will be met byKVPY.

Stream SX:Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science subjects) during the academic year 201415 and aspiring to join undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely

Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. forthe session 201516 provided they have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in

aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X StandardBoard Examination and a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in SCIENCE

subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination.

Students in their 2nd year of study in Cambridge International Examination Board and aspiring to join

an UG program (viz. B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.)in Basic Sciences namely Physics,

Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology in the Academic year 2015-2016 are eligible to apply providedthey have secured a minimum of 80% (70% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS

and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination. They must

secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects(Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination before taking up the fellowship, if

awarded.

Stream SB:Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely

Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S.

during the academic year 201415 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD)marks in aggregate in SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics) in the XII

Standard Board Examination. In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int.

M.Sc./M.S. they must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship, if

awarded.

Empowerment initiative in the KVPY Fellowship Program:

1. A certain number of additional fellowships exclusively for the students belonging to SC/ST

community under the various streams as stated above will be operated.2. A certain number of fellowships under various streams as stated above will be operated

exclusively for students under the category of Persons With Disability (Physically and Visually

Challenged).


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The Foundation serves as a veritable forum for qualitative dissemination of knowledge and

information on the latest advances in science and technology. Conducting workshops, interactive

seminars and Science and Cyber Olympiads and publication of informative, non-curriculum study

material for school children are currently an essential part of the SOF portfolio.

The science tournament, branded as Science Olympiad, is a rigorous academic and scholastic

aptitude competition on the pattern of the Sports Olympiad. The event encompasses various science

disciplines, namely, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

The National Cyber Olympiad is an International talent search contest that identifies cyber savvy

talents amongst the younger generation.

The IMO (International Mathematics Olympiad) is a mean to identify and encourage the

mathematical creativity of children.

The IEO International English Olympiad is an international search for young linguistics,

youngsters who have become maestros in english language.

The Foundation strongly believes that such Olympiads, apart from bringing out the best in theparticipants, also help them gain confidence for competing with the best around them and in the country

and internationally and contribute to personality development. Also recognition of merit at an early age

is bound to infuse a certain sense of achievement that encourages them to do even better as they advance

in age.

The students are exposed to a variety of complex problems which demand a high level of

analytical ability and proficiency in the use of various concepts from a cross-section of subjects, thereby

invoking ingenuity in dealing with them. Since admissions to various professional institutions like IITs

and Medical colleges are given on the basis of performance in competitive exams, such Olympiads also

pave the way for a true understanding of the concepts that is so essential for doing well in these highly

competitive exams.

Apart from the Olympiad activities, the Foundation also conducts seminars, workshops, and

teacher training programmes in the state capitals of the country. Implementing one of its aims to conduct

seminars state-level, the first such seminar cum workshop for science teachers was conducted at St.

Columba's School, New Delhi. The theme was: Innovation in Science Teaching. 160 science teachers

from 46 schools in Delhi took part in the workshop, and 13 resource persons of eminence and erudition
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were drawn from IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur and Delhi University who freely and generously shared

their teaching skill, expertise and knowledge with the participants. For most of the teachers it was a

stimulating, refreshing and learning experience and an eye-opener.

Hence conducting workshops, interactive seminars and teachers' training programmes are at

present an essential part of the SOFs table of activities. This way the Foundation aims at bringing about

a steady and speedy change in the very way education is currently imparted in the country.

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