PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT ON
CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY – 2018
NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY - 2019
Theme: Communicating Science for All
Principal Investigator
Mr. H. Hemanth Kumar
Executive Secretary, KSCST
Coordinator
Mr. K. N. Venkatesh
Senior Project Engineer, KSCST
Submitted to:
National Council for Science and Technology Communications,
Department of Science & Technology
Government of India, New Delhi
KARNATAKA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Indian Institute of Science campus, Bengaluru – 560012
Phone: 080 – 23341652, 23348840
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.kscst.org.in
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FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT
1. Details of the Investigators:
Name of the Principal
Investigator
: Mr. H. Hemanth Kumar
Designation : Executive Secretary
Organization : Karnataka State Council for
Science and Technology (KSCST)
Indian Institute of Science campus,
Bengaluru – 560012
Address : Karnataka State Council for
Science and Technology
Indian Institute of Science campus,
Bengaluru -560012
Tel: +91-080-2334 1652 / 2334 8848,
/23348849,
E-mail: [email protected],
Date of Birth : 1st January 1964
Sex (M/F) : Male
Coordinator:
Name : Mr. K. N. Venkatesh
Senior Project Engineer
Address : Karnataka State Council for Science and
Technology, Indian Institute of Science
campus, Bengaluru – 560012
Tel: +91-080-2334 1652 / 2334 8848
/23348849
Fax: +91-080-2334 8840
E mail: [email protected]
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2. Objectives:
a) The National Mathematics Day – 2018 was celebrated under the
following objectives:
• To celebrate and appreciate the contribution of Mathematics Wizard Sri. Srinivasa Ramanujan
• To inspire young children with life history of Ramanujan
• To encourage young minds to take up career in mathematics
• To eradicate phobia and fear against mathematics among children and adults
• To make mathematics field as attractive career to young children
• To produce top quality mathematicians and make the country proud
• To inspire mathematicians to take up high end research in the field of mathematics
• To organize technical lectures on mathematics topics/issues including
Engineering mathematics
b) The National Science Day – 2019 was celebrated under the following
objectives:
• To create interest towards science among children
• Popularizing of the Science among students by various activities such
as quiz etc.,
• Building up Scientific attitude among students and teachers
• To cultivate the ability to think and deal with problems that arise in
the physical environment, logically, on the basis of facts
• To develop scientific spirit among students and others
• To popularize discovery approach among students and others to solve problems of everyday life
• To cater to the needs of the society through scientific approach
• To provide necessary scientific intervention for problems of the society
• To foster scientific attitude among students
• To popularise S&T driven innovative technologies / Entrepreneurship for Students and others
• To encourage innovative ideas with students and others.
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• Creating interest among high school students about Science and technology
3. Time schedule of the Project:
a) National Mathematics Day – 2018
• Proposed duration/date(s): 8 months
• Approved duration/date(s): 6 months
a) National Science Day – 2019
• Proposed duration/date(s): 8 months
• Approved duration/date(s): 6 months
4. Collaboration:
The following organisations have collaborated to organise the activities of
NMD 2018 & NSD 2019:
1. Bengaluru Indian Institute of Science
Bengaluru - 560012
2. Belagavi Belgaum Science Centre
Shivabasava Nagar, Belagavi,
Karnataka 590010
3. Kalaburagi KSCST Regional Centre – Kalaburagi 2nd floor, Administrative Block, VTU Regional
Centre campus, Kusnoor road,
Kalaburagi - 585102
4. Bengaluru Anubhava Science Foundation 362, Inika, Ferns City, phase 3,
Doddanekundi, Marathalli Post,
Bengaluru – 560037
5. Dharwad Regional Science Centre Karanataka University campus,
Pavate Nagar, Dharwad – 580003
6. Shimoga Sagar Science Forum, Bhagavathi, Second cross,
Nehrunagar, Sagar – 577401
7. Raichur Raichur Science Centre,
Vignana Betta, Rastrakavi Kuvempu
Vana Mantralaya Road, Raichur-584103
8. Davangere Davangere Science Centre c/o. Bapuji College of
Engineering & Technology, Davangere – 577005
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9. Tumkur Tumkur Science Centre Sir. M. Visvesvaraya Vignana Bhavana
Garden road, Kalpatharu Vanada road,
Chickpete, Tumakuru - 572101
10. Bengaluru Karnataka Jnana Vijnana Samithi No.856, 6th Cross, 3rd main road,
Prakashnagara, Bengaluru - 21
11. Mysuru Teresian College Bannur Rd, Vidya Nagar,
Mysuru - 570011
12. Bengaluru Atria Institute of Technology
ASKB Campus, 1st Main Rd, Ags Colony, Anandnagar, Hebbal, Bengaluru-560024
13. Mangalore Pilikula Nisarga Dhama Science Centre Pilikula, Mudushedde – Post,
Mangalore – 575028 , Dakshina Kannada (D)
14. Uttara Kannada Uttara Kannada district Science Centre, Beach Road, Kodibagh, Karwar – 581303
15. Ballari Bellary Sub-Regional Science Center
Nallacheruvu Near District Stadium, Bellary-583102
5. Organizational and functional set up for the implementation of the Project:
Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) was established
in the year 1975. It is one of the first State S&T Council to be set up in the
country. KSCST is an autonomous S&T organization under Department of
Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka and Department of Science
& Technology, Government of India.
The Council has chosen many areas like Energy, Agriculture, Water, Housing,
Waste management, Health and Education for its activities. The Council has
completed several projects in these areas such as Low cost housing, Zoning
atlas, Mapping for use in district administration, Water resources
development, Hand pumps for drinking water wells in villages, Design of novel
biogas plants, Solar energy applications - Solar collectors, Solar pond,
Gasifiers, Design of high efficiency cooking stove (ASTRA Ole), Setting up of
rural energy centres, Innovative use of sisal plant etc. The recent major
initiatives of the Council for societal benefits include Rainwater Harvesting,
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Karnataka State Spatial Data Infrastructure, Watershed Management and
Digital mapping of Hampi - a heritage site, Student Project Program, Biofuel
and Bioenergy activities, Implementation of Virtual Classroom in High
Schools, Student Project Programme (SPP) and other S&T activities.
The Council has constantly involved several institutions and governmental
agencies to identify research areas of major concerns in sectors such as
Housing, Energy, Water supply, Ecology, Environment, Industries and Rural
employment. The Council has evolved a methodology of conducting workshops
with participation of leading scientists, administrators and technocrats to
identify problems faced in the state in each area and to formulate research
projects based on these identified problems.
The Council has undertaken several path breaking programs in the area of
Energy. To name a few, it has setup a rotor windmill for pumping water at
Ungra, a community biogas service unit supplying water and electricity in
Pura, Energy Parks in different parts of the state, Solar water heating systems
in several places and identification of potential sites to establish wind farms.
It has also set up Microhydel stations at Elaneer village in Dakshina Kannada
district and Vanachalu village near Mercara, which uses a modern technology
of cross flow turbines.
The Council has assisted the state in district level planning in 30 districts
through setting up of Natural Resources Data Management System (NRDMS)
centers in these districts. These centers use modern scientific tools like
Geographic Information System (GIS) and spatial data support system for
identifying locations with problems like drinking water supply, location of
hospitals, schools, etc. This helps in empowerment of local bodies of
governance in optimal use of resources. Recently, under Karnataka State
Spatial Data Infrastructure (KSSDI), a project undertaken jointly with
Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka and
Government of India, the Council has launched ‘Karnataka Geoportal’ wherein
any interested person / institution can access, discover, publish geospatial
data of the state, such as administrative boundaries, thematic maps,
infrastructure facilities etc.
Rainwater Harvesting is one of the important programs of the Council. The
Council is running a “Help Desk” jointly with BWSSB, to promote Rainwater
Harvesting in Bangalore City. The Council has conducted state-level survey
on treatment of municipal solid and liquid wastes and their recycling. The
Council has participated in the identification of research Programs in the area
of biodiversity and has involved in identifying the problems and strategies for
S&T inputs in various sectors. Patent Information Centre (PIC) has been
functioning to bring awareness about Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) among
scientific and student communities and to assist in filing patent applications.
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One of the major objectives of the Council has been to improve the quality of
education in our colleges and, in view of this the council has initiated
Academic and Industrial Interaction Cell.
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NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY 2018
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6. Give brief details (supported by audio/video records such as photographs, cassettes, slides, publications such as circulars,
invitations, publicity pamphlets, press cuttings, etc)
I. National Mathematics Day 2018
a) Celebration of National Mathematics Day 2018
KSCST celebrated National Mathematics Day on 27th December 2018 on the
birthday of Shri. Ramanujan at Prof. Satish Dhawan auditorium, Indian
Institute of Science, Bengaluru.
The programme was inaugurated by Prof. K. P. J. Reddy Department of
Aerospace Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru. He addressed the gathering
regarding the importance of Mathematics in day to day life. He also explained
about the opportunities available in the field of Maths. Dr. S. G. S. Swamy,
Executive Secretary, KSCST briefed about Sir Srinivasa Ramanajuna life
history. Prof. S. Subramanian, Secretary, KSCST delivered the presidential
address.
Prof. K. P. J Reddy inaugurating the NMD 2018 Programme
The first technical session was by Mrs. Janhavi Karthik, Co-ordinator,
St. Paul’s Institution, Bengaluru. She demonstrated the activity on
Permutation and combination using square cards. The same was made by the
participant students also.
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Mrs. Janhavi Karthik Addressing the gathering
The second technical session was by Mr. V. S. S. Shastry, Science &
Mathematics Communicator and National Awardee, Origami. He addressed
the gathering on similar triangles and on Pi and its value.
Mr. V. S. S. Shastry demonstrating the value of Pi
The third technical session was by Mr. Shrikanth, Teacher, Government High
School, Chickballapur. He addressed the gathering on patterns and
mathematics in daily life. He also streamed the videos related to Mathematics.
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Mr. Shrikanth addressing the gathering
The Mathematical toys made out of bamboo was exhibited during the National
Mathematics Day 2018 celebrations. 22 mathematical toys made out of
bamboo was exhibited. These toys will help to solve and understand both
simple and advanced mathematical problems like the decimal system,
theorems like Pythagoras, proportionality, algebraic relationships, Dudeney
dissection, permutations and factorials.
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Students visiting the exhibition
A book “Ganithanda Chatuvatikegalu” in Kannada was distributed to all the
student participants. Around 350 Students from BBMP High Schools
participated in this event.
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Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology
Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru-560012
NATIONAL MATHEMATICS DAY – 2018
Date : 27th December, 2018 Time: 10.00 am
Venue : Prof. Satish Dawan Auditorium,
IISc, Bengaluru
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE
10.00 am – 11.30 am Exhibition of Mathematical toys
11.30 am – 11.35 am Invocation
11.35 am – 11.45 am Welcome Address by: Prof. S. Subramanian
Secretary, KSCST and Professor Department of Materials Engineering, IISc, Bengaluru
11.45 am – 12.00 noon Address by Chief Guest
Prof. K. P. J. Reddy Department of Aerospace Engineering,
IISc, Bengaluru
12.00 noon – 12.30 pm Mrs. Janhavi Karthik Co-ordinator, St. Paul’s Institution, Bengaluru
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm Shri. V. S. S. Shastry
Science & Mathematics Communicator
1.00 pm – 1.30 pm Mr. Shrikanth Teacher, Government High School,
Chickballapur
1.30 pm – 1.35 pm Vote of Thanks Shri. K. N. Venkatesh Project Engineer, KSCST
1.35 pm Lunch
Supported by
National Council for Science & Technology Communication
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Department of Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka
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b) Nine Workshops for High School Teachers
KSCST organised two-day workshops for high School teachers on concepts
related to mathematics in Nine locations of State. The details of the location
are as follows:
Sl. No.
Location Organisation address
1. Kalburagi KSCST - Regional Centre
2. Yadgir KSCST - Regional Centre
3. Belgaum Dr. S. J. N. Belgaum Science Centre Shivabasava Nagar, Nehru Nagar,
Belagavi, 590010
4. Mangaluru Pilikula Nisarga Dhama Science Centre
Pilikula, Mudushedde – Post, Mangalore – 575028, Dakshina Kannada (D)
5. Sagara Sagar Science Forum, Bhagavathi, Second cross, Nehrunagar
Sagar – 577401
6. Davangere Davagere Science Centre c/o Department of
Biotechnology, Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology, Shamanur Road, Davangere - 04
7. Dharwad Regional Science Centre Karanataka University campus, Pavate Nagar,
Dharwad – 580003
8. Raichur Raichur Science Centre,
Vignana Betta, Rastrakavi Kuvempu Vana Mantralaya Road, Raichur-584103
9. Tumkur Tumkur Science Centre, Balabhaven Primises, M.G. Road,
Tumkur – 572101
Photographs of workshop held in different parts of Karnataka
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Photographs of workshop held in different parts of Karnataka
An around 550 High school teachers across the state has been benefitted by
this programme.
c) Teachers Enrichment Programme
KSCST jointly with M/s. Anubhava Science Foundation (ASF), Bengaluru
organised “Teacher Enrichment Programme” for Government Higher Primary
school teachers of Magadi taluk, Ramanagara District. 42 teachers teaching
mathematics from Class 5 to Class 8 of Magadi taluk, Ramanagara District
participated in this programme. The course will spanned across a year with
sessions beginning from 12th June 2018 to 15th June 2018 and contacting
sessions in the month of August, October, December 2018, January 2019 and
concluded on February 2019.
Participants during Teacher’s Enrichment Programme in various session
held at Solur , Magadi Taluk, Bangalore rural district
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d) One day teachers training workshop on Mathematics for the
teachers of virtual laboratory established Government High
Schools
KSCST organised one day teachers training workshop on Mathematics for the
teachers of VL/VCR Government High Schools of backward talukas of the
State on 29th January 2019
Mrs. Bhanumathi, SADPI, EQMC, DSERT, Bengaluru; Mrs. Usha M D, SADPI,
DSERT, Bengaluru and Mr. Ramesh. K. S, Technical Assistant, DSERT,
Bengaluru were the Guest of the workshop. Shri. V. S. S. Shastry, delivered a
technical talk on mathematics with hands on experiments/demonstration for
the benefit of the teachers. Officials of M/s. Grasp Io Innovations Pvt. Ltd,
Bengaluru, demonstrated the IoT related applications using android, smart
coding, programming for high school level students. Officials of M/s. Kidvento
Education and Research Pvt. Ltd, Mysore demonstrated the innovation kits
with respect to mathematics subjects.
Photographs during the workshop
e) Workshop on Linear Algebra for Engineering Applications
KSCST in collaboration with Bangalore Institute of Technology organised three
days workshop on “Linear Algebra for Engineering Applications” on 21st, 22nd
and 23rd February 2019. Around 100 Engineering students, researchers,
academicians participated in the workshop. The workshop provided the
platform for Engineering students, researchers, academicians and faculty
working in the educational institutions to know about the current
advancements in the field of Linear Algebra for Engineering Applications and
also know to execute Linear Algebra problems in MATLAB software.
f) Celebrating National Mathematics Day 2018 in Twenty one
Government High Schools in backward talukas of Karnataka
KSCST is celebrating National Mathematics Day 2018 in 21 different high
Schools in backward talukas of Karnataka. The programme includes Student
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Scientist Interaction, origami, and hands on training related to mathematics
including 3D mathematics models making. Around 5000 High school students
will be benefitting by this programme. The list of schools is as follows.
Sl no District Name and address of the school
1. Yadgir Government Girls Urdu School, Gurumathkal – 585214, Gurumathkal (T), Yadgir (D)
2. Koppal Government High School, Jahageer Gudadur - 584166, Kushtagi (T), Koppal
3. Belgaum Government Pre-University College (High School Section), Kokatnur – 591230, Athani (T), Belgaum
4. Raichur Valaballari Shri Channabasaveswara High School,
Gudadur – 584124, Sindhanur (T), Raichur (D)
5. Dharwad Government Girls High School, Kalghatagi – 581204, Kalaghatgi (T), Dharwad (D)
6. Gulbarga Government High School, Adarsh Colony
Main Road, Gulbarga – 585105 Gulbarga (T & D)
7. Ramanagara Government Composite P U College (High School Section), Kudur –561101, Magadi (T), Ramanagar
8. Ramanagara
Government Composite P U College (High School
Section), Harohalli – 562110, Kanakpura (T), Ramanagar (D)
9. Ramanagara Government Junior College for Girls (High School Section), Channapatna- 571501, Channapatna (T),
Ramanagar (D)
10. Tumkur Government Junior College (High School Section), Madhugiri – 572132, Madhugiri (T), Tumkur (D)
11. Mandya Government High School, Huskur, Malavalli (T),
Mandya (D) – 571475
12. Mandya Government Junior College (High School Section), Malavalli – 571430, Malavalli (T), Mandya (D)
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13. Udupi Government High School, Heskuttur – 576210, Kundapura (T), Udupi (D)
14. Chamarajanagara Government High School, Megalahundi – 571312,
Chamarajanagara (T) & (D)
15. Tumkur Government Junior College (High School Section), I. D. Halli – 572124, Madhugiri (T), Tumkur (D)
16. Vijayapura Government Junior College for Girls, Vijayapura – 586201, Vijayapura (T & D)
17. Uttara Kannada Government High School, Hillur – 581344,
Ankola (T), Uttara Kannada (D)
18. Chikkamagalur Government Junior College (High School Section), Koppa – 577126, Koppa (T), Chikkamagalur (D)
19. Kodagu Government Junior College (High School Section),
Suntikoppa – 571237, Somavarpet (T), Kodagu (D)
20. Balgalkot Government Junior College for Girls (High School Section), Balgalkot – 587101, Balgalkot (T & D
21. Bellary Government Junior College for Girls (High School
Section), Hospet – 583201, Hospet, Bellary (D)