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Government of Gujarat
This journey, in the vision of Hon’ble The vision of Amrut Kaal is not just a
Prime Minister, referred to as Amrut governmental aspira on but a
Kaal, envisions a Viksit Bharat where 77th Independence Day: collec ve dream that requires the
i n n ova o n a n d te c h n o l o g i ca l Paving the path to a Viksit Bharat through par cipa on and contribu on of
prowess lead to holis c progress and Science and Technology every ci zen. Science and
prosperity for all. Amrut Kaal, a term technology hold the key to unlocking
introduced by the Prime Minister, India's full poten al. As we are
signifies a golden period that will witness The goal is not only to achieve economic progressing towards Viksit Bharat, let us be
India transforming into a global powerhouse. growth but also to ensure social equity, guided by the ideals of self-reliance,
environmental sustainability, and improved sustainability, and social jus ce.
quality of life for every ci zen.
This vision is deeply rooted in leveraging S&T
to address the myriad challenges faced by Together, we can make the vision of Amrut
the na on, from healthcare and educa on to Transforma ve Role of Science and Kaal a reality and create a legacy of progress
agriculture and industry. Te c h n o l o g y H e a l t h c a r e R e v o l u o n : and prosperity for genera ons to come.
Advancements in medical research,
Indian astronauts
will go and work at
Interna onal
space sta on The power of semiconductors to unite industries The Hon'ble CM underscored Gujarat's unwavering
soon. and human resources for societal development was commitment to the semiconductor sector,
vividly showcased at the Gujarat Semiconnect highligh ng three major projects in the state.
The Indian Space Conference, which concluded with great success on
R e s e a r c h 19th July 2024 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. Speaking on the occasion, the Hon'ble CM
Organisa on remarked, “Guided by the vision of our global
( I S RO ) h a s Organized by the Department of Science & leader and country's Hon'ble PM, Shri Narendra
shortlisted two of Technology, Govt of Gujarat, the conference was Modi, Gujarat and India are scaling new heights of
its four trained inaugurated by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of development across sectors.
Gaganyaan astronauts, Shubhanshu Shukla and Gujarat, Shri Bhupendra Patel, alongside global
Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, who will take leaders in the semiconductor supply chain industry. Mrs. Mona Khandhar, Principal Secretary, DST, Govt
training at the United States in the first week of of Gujarat, expertly coordinated the conference,
August to begin training for the mission to the The 'Gujarat Semiconnect Conference 2024' aimed fostering interac ons between major global project
ISS. to bridge global leaders in semiconductor proponents and local industries across chemicals,
manufacturing with local companies from Gujarat gases, automa on, electronics, IT, and other allied
C-DAC partners with MosChip and Socionext for and India, thus for fying the local semiconductor sectors.
design and development of High Performance supply chain ecosystem.
Compu ng Processor AUM based on Arm Shri Manish Guruwani, Mission Director, Gujarat
architecture. Discussions at the conference covered cri cal State Electronics Mission, orchestrated various
aspects of the semiconductor industry, including technical sessions, including B2G and G2G, paving
manufacturing, supply chain management, and the way for local industries to connect with global
The efforts aim to develop indigenous HPC research and innova on. The outcomes are leaders.
Processor AUM as part of complete expected to benefit all stakeholders and foster
indigeniza on. strategic partnerships among companies.
Inspiring visit for Odisha’s Young Astronomer Talent Search winners at Science City
The winners of the Young Astronomer a s mula ng discussion with Dr.
Talent Search (YATS) 2023 enjoyed a Naro am Sahoo, Advisor and Member
memorable and enriching visit to Gujarat Secretary of GUJCOST.
Science City on 3rd July 2024, as part of a
special outreach program, organised by They explored various facets of science
GUJCOST. and technology, gaining insights into
future career possibili es and the impact
Now in its 17th edi on, YATS is organized they can make in the field.
by the Pathani Samanta Planetarium,
Department of Science and Technology, Accompanying the students were Shri
Government of Odisha, in collabora on Prasanna Kumar Patra, Joint Secretary;
with Tata Steel. Mrs. Urmiprava Maharana, Deputy
Secretary, DST; Dr. Jaydev Kar, Deputy
This pioneering ini a ve has consistently Director of Pathani Samanta
encouraged students to transcend Planetarium; officials from Tata Steel;
conven onal academic boundaries and along with several guide teachers and
nurture their scien fic curiosity. parents.
GUJCOST orchestrated the outreach program, This visit served as a powerful source of inspira on
The young astronomers were mesmerized by the
offering the talented students an immersive and mo va on for the students and teachers
marvels of science and technology on
experience in the Aqua c, Robo c, and Space alike, leaving a las ng impression on all involved in
display.During their visit, the students engaged in
Science galleries at Gujarat Science City. this crea ve journey.
GUJCOST announces grand celebra ons for the Na onal Space Day across Gujarat
Gujarat Council on Science & Technology Commissionerate of Higher Educa on (CHE) and Regional Science Centers in Rajkot, Patan,
(GUJCOST), working under the aegis of the Dept of DD-GIRNAR. Bhavnagar, and Bhuj, as well as the District
Science & Technology, Govt of Gujarat, is planning Community Science Centers state-wide.
to organize a cap va ng and series of engaging The Na onal Space Day aims to ignite and nurture
and exci ng outreach programs to mark the the curiosity of the na on's students and youth in The program will be live-streamed on the
celebra on of first Na onal Space Day in all across space science and technology and its vast GUJCOST YouTube channel, ensuring widespread
the Gujarat. applica ons. public and media a en on.
The program has been designed in collabora on By fostering an understanding of space This twelve-day journey into the wonders of space
with the Space Applica ons Centre - Indian Space explora on, we aspire to engage students, science science, from August 12th, commemora ng the
Research Organisa on (SAC-ISRO), Indian Na onal communicators, and the general public in birth anniversary of Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai, the
Space Promo on and Authoriza on Centre (IN- re co g n i z i n g t h e i m m e n s e p o te n a l a n d Father of Indian Space Program, to the triumph of
SPACe), Na onal Council for Science and significance of space technology. These Chandrayaan II's Vikram lander on the Moon's
Technology Communica on (NCSTC), Dept of synchronized events will take place across all 33 South Pole – join us in celebra ng the First
S c i e n c e & Te c h n o l o g y, G o v t o f I n d i a , districts through our extensive network of Na onal Space Day.
21 Aug (Wednesday)
Community Science Centre, Vadodara 22 Aug (Thursday)
20 Aug (Tuesday) Community Science Centre, Jamnagar
Surat
23 Aug (Friday)
Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad
19th Aug (Monday)
Skill Development Ins tute
16 Aug (Friday)
Mehsana
15 Aug (Thursday)
Regional Science Centre, Bhavnagar
14 Aug (Wednesday)
Regional Science Centre, Bhuj
13 Aug (Tuesday)
Regional Science Centre, Patan
12 Aug (Monday)
Kendriya Vidyalaya No1 Sector 30, Gandhinagar
During June and July 2024, RSC hosted 'Super Sunday' workshops and environment wellness ac vi es like seed ball making and
tree planta on. On 12th July, the "Saurashtra Swachchta Sarvekshan" campaign in collabora on with IOCL included seed ball
making and cleaning ac vi es.
RSC Rajkot organized a series of workshops in July 2024, with 3,396 visitors exploring the centre with outreach ac vi es
July 2024 at RSC Bhuj a racted 1,903 visitors, including 728 students, with
ac vi es like paper boat cra ing, nature walks, and workshops on math,
astronomy, and kitchen gardening.
Celebra ons included Interna onal Yoga Day, Pascal's Birth Anniversary,
UFO Day, and World Popula on Day, fostering curiosity and awareness.
In July, the RSC Bhavnagar with a visitor foo all of 3966 hosted various
educa onal ac vi es, celebra ng events like Thomas Davenport's birth
anniversary, World Snake Day, and Interna onal Moon Day.
The centre also observed World Nature Conserva on Day with interac ve
events, a rac ng over 450 NCC cadets and many other visitors. These
efforts enriched the community's understanding of science and the
environment, se ng the stage for more ac vi es in August.
RSC Patan in July 2024 with a visitor foo all of 17,533 focused on
monsoon-related health and environmental educa on, featuring
interac ve shows and workshops on meteorology and biodiversity.
GUJCOST and Climate Change Department to launch innova ve project on empowering young
Climate Change Game Changers
Come August 2024, the Climate Change
Department of the Government of Gujarat and the
Gujarat Council on Science and Technology
(GUJCOST) are set to launch an extraordinary
ini a ve aimed at transforming young students
into Climate Change Game Changers.
IP Cells in Universites to encourage Intellectual Property Rights among student and facul es
GUJCOST has established a dedicated Patent
Informa on Centre (PIC) for awareness,
understanding and building an IP culture in the
state.
Science explora on visit for Government and Tribal school students of Gujarat
GUJCOST has launched an incredible ini a ve From the amazing aqua c gallery to futuris c emphasis on how stuff works, Nobel Prize in
aimed at sparking scien fic curiosity and learning robo c gallery, thrilling IMAX theatre and the Physics, glass and ceramics, biology and
among students from government and tribal enthralling Hall of Space, to the detailed Hall of environmental science.
schools across Gujarat. Science and the life-like dinosaur park, the
experiences offered here are designed to inspire The interac ve exhibits here help students
Over the next 30 days, more than 100,000 and educate. understand the importance of ecological balance
students will have the unique opportunity to and conserva on.
explore the wonders of science at Gujarat Science Regional Science Centres
City in Ahmedabad, as well as the Regional Science The Regional Science Centre in Patan is a hub for At Regional Science Centre Bhuj, students will
Centres in Patan, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, and Bhuj. ex p lo r i n g t h e p r i n c i p l es o f p hys i c s a n d discover the intersec on of science and local
engineering. Students can engage with both culture. The Regional Science Centre here focuses
This ambi ous program includes the provision of indoor and outdoor dinosaur galleries, op cs, on the unique geology and ecology of the region,
free bus transporta on, ensuring that students hydroponics, and Nobel Prize in Chemistry gallery offering a tailored educa onal experiences at its
from every district in the state can par cipate. and exhibits that bring these concepts to life, space science, energy, marine naviga on,
making learning both fun and impac ul. nanotechnology and bonsai galleries.
Each day, buses will transport eager young minds
to these premier science des na ons, where they Regional Science Centre - Bhavnagar, with its This program, to be started from second week of
will engage with a variety of interac ve exhibits, fascina ng Aqua c Science Gallery, Automobile, August 2024 by GUJCOST is a compliment to the
hands-on experiments, and cap va ng STEM electro-mechanical and Nobel Prize in Medicine state's commitment to nurturing scien fic temper
demonstra ons. gallery will be a highlight for many students. The and fostering an environment where learning
gallery's collec on of conch shells and marine transcends the classroom.
Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad exhibits provides a deep dive into the aqua c
world. By making science accessible and engaging, these
At Gujarat Science City, students will marvel at the visits aim to ignite a lifelong passion for discovery
expansive array of exhibits covering various The Regional Science Centre - Rajkot offers and innova on among the young students of
scien fic disciplines. diverse scien fic explora ons, with par cular Gujarat.
GUJCOST and DD-GIRNAR collabora ve program on STEM Quest: Igni ng Young Minds
GUJCOST has teamed up with DD- where young learners of Std. IX to Std. interest in STEM educa on,
GIRNAR to launch an exci ng new TV X can showcase their knowledge and encouraging students to explore and
quiz program, "STEM Quest: Igni ng skills in STEM subjects. The program pursue careers in these cri cal fields. ST 1st
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GUJARAT COUNCIL ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPT. OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, GOVT. OF GUJARAT
Block B, 7th Floor, M S Building, Gandhinagar - 382011
Phone : (079) 23259362-65, Fax : (079) 23259363
www.gujcost.gujarat.gov.in