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FIVE GLORIOUS DECADES OF COSTED

(COSTED/CICS/CCSTDS)

1966 – 2018

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CONTENTS

COSTED SAGA

Objectives as defined by Nayudamma

The Secretariat in Chennai

Regional Secretariats of COSTED

Merger of IBN

Functioning of COSTED

Termination of COSTED by ICSU

Post ICSU scenario: 2002 – 2005

Centre for Cooperation of Science & Technology

among Developing Societies (2005 – 2012)

Centre for International Co-operation in Science

(CICS ) 2012 – 2017

CCSTDS/ CICS Milestones (2006 -2018)

Major Events – International

Major Events - National

Excerpts of feedback from researchers from

developing countries about the fellowship

programs

Publications by researchers from developing

countries emanating out of the fellowship

programs coordinated by the Centre

Workshops/Seminars Organized by COSTED/ CCSTDS/CICS

COSTED/CCSTDS Publications

Activities in a nutshell (1983 – 2018)

References

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COSTED SAGA

Committee on Science and Technology in Developing Countries (COSTED) was

established as a special scientific committee of the International Council of

Scientific Unions (ICSU) in 1966 at its 11th General Assembly held in Bombay,

India, with Professor P.M.S.Blackett, FRS (U.K.) as the President.

COSTED was charged with the primary mission of promoting Science and

Technology in developing countries. In the period between 1966 and 1971,

COSTED‟s work was to analyse the problems of developing countries, to come up

with ways and means of utilising science and technology and help in promoting

them. These initiatives were pursued by COSTED in cooperation with other

members of the ICSU family, UNESCO, regional and international scientific

bodies and national science systems in the developing countries.

During its initial years, COSTED was operating with a small budget, with several

individual scientists from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, the Indian

Institute of Technology, Madras, Madurai Kamaraj University, the University of

Singapore, the Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia, the University of Colombo

in Sri Lanka gave their time and energy, free of cost to help build an

organization.

The 14th General Assembly of ICSU in 1972 recommended an Executive

Committee to oversee the activities of COSTED. Accordingly in 1973, an 8-

member Executive Board (President: Professor S.Bhagavantham) was

established. In 1981, the Board was expanded with 10 members (President: Dr.

Y.Nayudamma).

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Objectives of COSTED (as Defined by Nayudamma)

Defining the goals and objectives of COSTED, Professor Nayudamma, the then

President of COSTED, speaking at the Inter-governmental meeting at the UN in

1980 said, “COSTED Committee on Science and Technology in Developing

Countries is the conscience of ICSU and the „central instrument‟ to catalyse, co-

ordinate, collate, collaborate and synchronise activities of ICSU in the area of

development. Its emphasis is on developing countries; its goal is development;

its tool is technology; its objective is to catalyse growth and propel progress”.

During the review of the activities of COSTED in 1981 by ICSU, when

Nayudamma became the President of COSTED, it was decided to decentralise

the programmes of COSTED and regional offices were established in Kenya,

Nigeria and Trinidad, in addition to the existing office for Asia in India. A

secretariat for Latin America was subsequently established in 1986.

Conference on Integrated Energy Systems – IIT Madras

April 19 – 28, 1984

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Prominent/Distinguished Personalities: A number of distinguished

personalities served as the Chair of COSTED. They were:

1. P.M.S.Blackett, UK : 1973 – 74

2. S.Bhagavantham, India : 1974 – 79

3. Y.Nayudamma, India : 1980 – 85

4. John Kendrew, UK : 1985 – 89

5. D.A.Bekoe, Ghana : 1990 – 93

6. M.G.K.Menon, India : 1994 – 95

7. Rodney Nichols, USA : 1995 – 98

The Secretariat in Chennai

COSTED had a „house‟ in the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay since 1966

up to 1971; Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore up to 1978 and the Indian

Institute of Technology, Madras, from 1978 to 1985.

The Government of India through the Department of Science and Technology

(DST) agreed to set up a permanent Secretariat for COSTED in Chennai in 1983,

based on the Cabinet approval under the then Hon‟ble Prime Minister of India,

Mrs.Indira Gandhi.

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Copy of the letter from Prof.Nayudamma to the Prime Minister of India.

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DST had approved a grant for running the secretariat and also for the

construction of the office in the campus of the Central Leather Research Institute

(CLRI), on a piece of land provided by the Council of Scientific and Industrial

Research (CSIR). The grant from DST was routed through the Indian National

Science Academy (INSA). The building was inaugurated by the President of

ICSU on 7 April 1986.

Picture of Sir John Kendrew, President, ICSU along with

Prof.S.Radhakrishna, Scientific Secretary, COSTED. At the time of

inauguration of the building for COSTED, in Chennai on 7 April 1986

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Sanction was received from DST for the construction of an additional building

(adjacent to the old building) for COSTED in its present premises due to the

dilapidated condition of the former. The new building was inaugurated by

Dr.Manmohan Singh, the then Finance Minister during December 1995.

Dr. Manmohan Singh, Finance Minister of the Government of India

inaugurating the additional building for COSTED, Chennai on

16 December 1995

Seen in the picture along with him are: Dr. S. Varadarajan, on the left

and Professor M. G. K. Menon in the middle

Regional Secretariats of COSTED

A number of regional secretariats were operating in the various developing

regions of the world, Latin America, Africa and the Arab region, all co-ordinated

by the Central COSTED Secretariat in Chennai, India. (However, the functioning

of these secretariats were dependent on the host country commitment of the

regional secretaries). These regional secretariats provided visibility and

outreach to COSTED in the science and technology community in the developing

regions worldwide. There was generous support from the host countries in

providing the logistics for the COSTED operations in the various regions.

The COSTED regional secretariats were located in Santiago (Chile), Dakar

(Senegal), Pretoria (South Africa), Accra (Ghana), Irbid (Jordan), Chennai

(India) and Bangkok (Thailand).

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The activities of COSTED included promotion of:

Science education and communication

Application of science and technology to Human needs

Preparation of Teaching Aids

Computer Training and Educational software development

Promotion & Strengthening of Regional Scientific Bodies and Academies

Award of Travel Fellowships

Organising Conferences, Seminars, Workshops and Training Courses

Publication of Books and Proceedings of conferences on frontier areas of

Science and Technology relevant to developing countries.

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Merger of International Biosciences Network (IBN)

Following the decision of the 24th General Assembly of ICSU at Santiago, Chile in

October 1993, the International Biosciences Networks (IBN), another ICSU Body

with similar objectives, was merged with COSTED with effect from January 1,

1994; at the same time, the Executive Committee was also reconstituted.

COSTED-IBN functioned as a joint initiative of ICSU and UNESCO. COSTED-IBN

was expected eventually to assume the stature of an umbrella organisation with

IBN and other thematic scientific networks under its purview.

The 25th meeting of the Executive Committee of COSTED in Jordan in 1997

approved the reverting of the title to simply “COSTED”, incorporating

International Biosciences and other Scientific Networks in it.

COSTED continued to function as a joint initiative of ICSU and UNESCO and

served as a matchmaker between development issues, science and technology

communities in the developing world and the development agencies. The

International secretariat of COSTED was hosted by the Government of India in

Chennai. This secretariat co-ordinated the functioning of seven regional

secretariats located in various parts of the developing world.

Thirty member countries from the North and the South adhered to COSTED as

National Members paying annual membership subscriptions. Thirty five

Corresponding Members representing ICSU bodies were in active co-operation

with COSTED. Almost all the COSTED programmes were in partnership with like-

minded international bodies and essentially targeted at developing countries. In

a number of developing countries, contact points were identified through the

local academies. A programme Advisory Council for each region was also

existing, which advised the regional offices on suitable activities.

The COSTED agenda reflected contemporary and global issues of concern to

developing countries such as, capacity building in technology management,

intellectual property rights management, relating frontier areas of science and

technology to national development, science and technology forecasting and

preparedness, special initiatives for small states, biodiversity and natural

products and sustainable utilisation and management of natural resources.

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Functioning of COSTED

Scientific Meetings

During the past several years, COSTED organised a number of scientific

meetings on a variety of topics of interest to developing countries. These

included science education, science communication, survey and evaluation of

natural resources, energy technologies, applications of S & T to human

needs, etc. Several training programmes on topics like repair and

maintenance of scientific equipment, tissue culture, biotechnology,

remote sensing and global change studies were organised by COSTED.

COSTED Travel Fellowship Programme

Travel Fellowship Programme was initiated in 1974 to provide opportunities

for scientists from developing countries to attend international scientific

meetings. The number of applications received in 1974 was 105 and ever

since there has been a steady increase in the number of requests for travel

fellowship. Financial support for this activity was obtained from ICSU,

UNESCO and several national sources. About 25% of the applicants

benefitted out of this activity.

Development of Teaching Aids

The Teaching Aids Programme of COSTED was organised to produce material

locally in the form of slides, demonstration kits and laboratory equipment.

The process of development was meant essentially to promote local talent in

design and development of useful educational material. The developed

equipment were tested in workshops and after further modification and

testing these were distributed to user groups at a nominal cost. Although the

program was not profit oriented, it was self-generative in economy.

COSTED had published books and booklets in frontier areas of science and

technology for the benefit of the student community in the developing

countries. COSTED had coordinated with several ICSU bodies in projects

relating to teaching of science.

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Regional Bodies

Noting that there were very few professional bodies in developing countries,

which were able to plan and organize scientific activities on a regional basis,

COSTED had undertaken the responsibility of promoting and strengthening

regional organisations with headquarters in the developing countries. These

included the Asian Network for Biological Sciences (ANBS), the Asian Physical

Society (APSO), the Federation of Asian Scientific Academies and Societies

(FASAS), the Asian Institute of Informatics (AII), and the Asian Society for

Solid State Ionics (ASSIS). COSTED had supported the activities of the

above organizations over the past several years.

Interaction with ICSU Unions and Committees

COSTED was also interacting with a number of ICSU Unions and Committees

to take advantage of their expert human resource and ongoing activities.

COSTED planned a step by step approach to establish working relations with

these ICSU Bodies taking due note of the priorities and capacity to undertake

new and additional activities. Over the past several years, COSTED had

worked closely with many of the Unions and Committees which included CTS,

SCOPE, IUPAC, IUCr, IUGG, COSPAR, URSI, IUTAM, IUPAP, IAU, IUBS, IGBP

and COBIOTECH in activities of mutual interest.

Interaction with National Bodies

In addition to the ICSU Unions, Committees and Associates, about 75

countries have affiliation with ICSU as National Members, Associates or

Observers. Of these a good fraction was from developing countries. They

played a crucial role in strengthening the efforts of COSTED. The National

ICSU representatives served as nodal points to influence COSTED and its

functions. They communicated to COSTED information about their country‟s

activities and needs, recommend new possibilities and programs, co-operate

in actual implementation of activities in their own country in addition to

mobilising local resources for activities.

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Publications

The seminars and workshops organised by COSTED were usually planned in

such a way that the proceedings were published. These publications have

been priced low enough to be able to reach the hands of individuals in

developing countries.

In 1991, COSTED celebrated 25 years of its inception and brought forth the

inaugural issue of a newsletter, “COSTED NEWS” The Newsletter received

all round appreciation and served as a two way communication link in the

Asian region.

Budget and Finance

COSTED received a modest annual grant from ICSU which was mainly used

for the meeting of the Executive Board and for activities in the regional

centres. Funds for other activities were raised project by project, based on

the proposals to UN and other national and international agencies.

COSTED enjoyed the support and co-operation of a number of international

agencies. In particular, UNESCO was a source of great help financially,

morally and technically during the formative years of COSTED. In

subsequent years, support was received from UNIDO, UNDP, UNCHS, UNEP

and other specialised UN agencies. Support was also received from IDRC,

ICTP-TWAS, ICCP and the British Council. Several national governments

have helped the activities of COSTED with substantial support in different

forms.

An important and essential support that was received from several individual

experts from universities and research institutions from many developing

countries, in addition to those from the ICSU Unions and Committees and the

UN bodies was their time and effort liberally for promoting the activities of

COSTED.

COSTED activities expanded significantly, both geographically and

thematically,during 1996 – 2002. The merger of COSTED and IBN in 1994

facilitated greater outreach and thematic networking in the developing

countries. The enhanced visibility of COSTED was evident in the rise in the

number of National members from 20 to 30 during that period.

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Termination of COSTED by ICSU

At the 25th General Assembly held in Cairo, Egypt, it was decided to review the

performance of COSTED Secretariat and its regional centres. A review panel was

set up by ICSU in which Dr.H.K.Gupta from India was inducted as a Member.

The recommendations of the review panel, after discussions in the ICSU

Executive Board, were placed in the 27th General Assembly which met in Rio

during September 2002. As a result of the review, ICSU decided to close down

COSTED and replace it with four ICSU regional offices, one each in Asia, African

region, Latin America and Arab region.

Post ICSU Scenario (2002 - 2005)

Dr.G.Thyagarajan, the then Scientific Secretary, left COSTED on October 31,

2002. As an interim measure, Dr.T.Ramasami was requested to take care of

COSTED secretariat after October 31 to clear the accounts and other related

business. ICSU in their communications to President, INSA and Secretary, DST

had expressed their wish to convert the Chennai Secretariat into a regional office

of ICSU. INSA and DST, in consultation with CSIR decided not to convert the

erstwhile COSTED Secretariat into a regional office of ICSU. The then President,

INSA appointed a Committee with Professor V.Krishnan, Professor

S.Bhattacharya and Shri S.B.Krishnan to make recommendations to develop a

successor programme in place of COSTED.

The new scope of business defined for the successor organisation to COSTED

was as follows:

Assist INSA in the implementation of the doctoral scholarships announced

by the Department of Science and Technology and other departments

following the Annual Meeting of the Third World Academy of Sciences in

October 2001 by conducting training programs and domiciling the

scholarship schemes.

Prepare course and instruction material for science and technology

education and training in developing countries based on successful Indian

models

Assist in the promotion of scientific exchanges among developing

countries in the region as an arm of INSA.

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Assist INSA and DST in science policy studies of relevance to developing

countries and

Assist DST and INSA in science awareness and popularization programs in

schools and colleges

Dr.Ramasami continued as the Custodian of COSTED during the period 2002 –

2005. During this period, accounts were settled to ICSU. Various motivational

activities for school students were organised. Travel Fellowship and INSA JRD-

TATA Fellowship programs were continued. Proposal for a TV Serial on „Science

in our Environment‟ was planned.

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Centre for Cooperation of Science &

Technology among Developing

Societies (CCSTDS)

The Committee headed by Professor V.Krishnan proposed the establishment of a

Centre for Cooperation in S & T among Developing Societies in the same

premises at Chennai, utilizing the manpower and expertise of the erstwhile

COSTED secretariat. Dr.R.A.Mashelkar, the then President, INSA submitted a

proposal to the then Secretary, DST to establish the Centre for Cooperation in

Science & Technology among Developing Societies: CCSTDS. DST agreed to the

proposal and also agreed to channel the funds through INSA to the newly

formed CCSTDS. Dr.T.Ramasami, the then Director, CLRI was appointed

Honorary Director of CCSTDS in September 2005. Subsequently, a National

Committee (responsible for formulating overall policies and giving directions for

good administration and attainment of the objectives of the Centre) and a

Program Committee (responsible for making recommendations to the National

Committee in regard to academic training programmes, fellowships, exchange and other

activities of the Centre) were constituted by INSA.

Subsequently, in July 2006, Dr.Ganga Radhakrishnan was appointed as

Honorary Director of CCSTDS.

The main objectives of CCSTDS were:

Enhancing the mobility of S & T professionals in the developing countries

by offering research and training fellowships

Capacity building in priority areas in S & T

Regional research and knowledge networks in science education

Awareness enhancement in S & T

Development of a model pedagogy innovations in science and technology

in schools and colleges which can be shared with other users

Activities relating to women in Science

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Funds and Grants: INSA projected the funds required for the yearly operation

and programmes of the Centre in its annual budget and obtained the necessary

allocation from the Department of Science and Technology. DST was the

primary source of funds for the centre. Centre also obtained additional funds

through other Government departments and agencies under various projects.

The receipts from various sources were indicated in the annual budget.

CCSTDS was thus formed and it continued its mandate as was laid down in its

objectives. However, it was decided to shorten its lengthy name and rename it

as CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION IN SCIENCE (CICS).

Since this organisation needed to be a legal entity, it was decided to get it

registered under the TN Societies Registration Act, 1975.

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CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL CO-

OPERATION IN SCIENCE (CICS)

The INSA Council in its meeting of April 2010 agreed and decided to change the

name from CCSTDS to CICS (Centre for International Co-operation in Science)

and CICS to be registered as a Society. The council members also agreed that

CICS will function as an autonomous body with umbilical linkages with INSA.

The Centre for International Co-operation in Science – CICS (erstwhile COSTED,

formerly CCSTDS) was registered as a Society under The Tamil Nadu Societies

Registration Act, 1975 in August 2011.The Centre was functioning under the

auspices of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi with grants

obtained from the Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi, Government

of India.

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CCSTDS /CICS MILESTONES 2006 – 2018

Activities & Programmes

Programme for Developing Country Scientists / Researchers

INSA-JRD-TATA Fellowship Programme for Researchers/Scientists from

developing countries (since 2006)

Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTFDCS)

– Up to 2012

JNCASR-CCSTDS Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (since

2009)

DBT-TWAS Biotechnology Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in India

(since 2010)

DBT-TWAS Biotechnology Fellowships for Post-graduate Studies in India

(since 2010)

India Science and Research Fellowship funded by the Department of

Science & Technology (since 2014)

Programme for Indian Scientists/Researchers

INSA-CSIR-DAE/BRNS-DOS/ISRO-Microsoft Research Lab-CCSTDS Travel

Fellowship Programme (for Indian Scientists /Researchers) (Since 1983)

Programme for Women Scientists of India

Training Program for Women Scientists on Patents in partnership with the

TIFAC/DST (Since 2008)

Science Motivational Programmes for School students

13-episode TV Serial on Science in our Environment – „Ariviyal Aruvi‟

TRY Science

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Programmes for Researchers from developing Countries

INSA-JRD-TATA Fellowship Programme for Researchers/Scientists

from developing countries (since 2006)

Indian National Science Academy (INSA) has instituted this programme

through an endowment received from Sir Dorabji Tata Trust to encourage

scientists and technologists from developing countries to pursue their

research in Indian scientific research institutions. This fellowship is offered

for a duration of 3-months. This fellowship program has been executed by

CCSTDS since 2006.

The fellowship covers a) international return air fare by the shortest route by

economy class from the place of work of the candidate at his/her country to

the host institution in India; b) Living expenditure of Rs.15,000/- to meet

boarding, lodging and incidental expenses; c) one-time grant of Rs.2000/- for

purchase of books and stationery. Based on the approval of the Governing

Council of CICS, during the year 2014-2015,the living expenses were

enhanced to Rs.16,000/- per month for the INSA-JRD Fellows as

recommended by the Selection Committee.

Various scientists and researchers from developing countries have

participated in the INSA JRD-TATA Fellowship Program. During the period

2006 – 2016, an amount of Rs.70.88 lakhs has been received from INSA

under this fellowship program.

During the period 2006 – 2016, out of the 355 applications received, 98

candidates were awarded the INSA JRD-TATA Fellowship. An overview of the

number of applications received and the awards made under the INSA JRD-

TATA Fellowship scheme during 2006 - 2016 is given below in Chart 1

Chart 2 indicates the country-wise distribution of INSA JRD-TATA awards.

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Chart 1

COUNTRY WISE DISTRIBUTION OF INSA JRD-TATA AWARDS (2006 – 2016)

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101520

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30

35

40

45

50

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41 41

4649

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6 7 6 8 9 9 9 12 12 14

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Applications Received

Awards Made

Armenia1%

Bangladesh4%

China8%

Cameroon9%

Egypt10%

Ecuador1%Iran

1%

Indonesia2%

Ivory Coast

4%

Rwanda1%

Jordan1%

Mauritius1%

Mongolia1%

Nigeria40%

Nepal4%

Thailand1%

South Africa1% Sri Lanka

4%Togo1%

Yogoslavia2%

Uzbekistan1%

Zimbabwe1% Armenia

Bangladesh

China

Cameroon

Egypt

Ecuador

Iran

Indonesia

Ivory Coast

Rwanda

Jordan

Mauritius

Mongolia

Nigeria

Nepal

Thailand

South Africa

TOTAL AWARDS: 98

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Chart 2

DST Sponsored Research Training Fellowship for Developing

Countries (RTFDCS) – (2007 – 2012)

The Fellowship was intended for researchers from developing countries of

Asia/Africa/Latin America/Arab region, who have aptitude for research and

would be desirous of working in an Indian research laboratory for a minimum

period of 3-months, up to a maximum period of 12 months. Applicants

possessing a post-graduate degree in Science & Technology, below 40 years

of age were eligible to apply for this programme.

The fellowship covered economy class return airfare from place of work in

their home country to place of work in India, living expenses @ Rs.15,000/-

per month for the duration of the fellowship) and a one-time grant of

Rs.10,000/- towards exposure to research related events and purchase of

books/stationery on production of vouchers. The selection committee

comprising of experts from eminent scientific institutions met twice a year to

scrutinise the applications and recommend the award.

An amount of Rs.102.80 lakhs was received from DST towards to-and fro

airfare; living expenses and one-time grant for the awardees during the

project period.

Out of the 241 applications received from researchers from developing

countries, 75 candidates were selected for the award of RTFDCS Fellowship

during 2007 – 2012. An overview of the number of applications received and

awards made (Chart 3) and country-wise distribution of awards (Chart 4) are

shown below.

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Chart 3

COUNTRY WISE DISTRIBUTION OF RTFDCS AWARDS MADE

(2007 -2012)

Chart 4

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20

30

40

50

60

70

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46

89

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Applications Received

Awards Made

Argentina, 1

Benin, 1 Bangladesh, 4

Cameroon, 7

China, 4

Cote D'Ivoire, 1

Egypt, 12

Ethiopia, 1

Ghana, 2Iran, 1

Kenya, 1

Malawi, 1

Morocco, 1

Myanmar, 2

Nepal, 1

Nigeria, 24

Srilanka, 5Syria , 1

Tanzania, 2

Ukraine, 2

Uzbekistan, 1 Argentina

Benin

Bangladesh

Cameroon

China

Cote D'Ivoire

Egypt

Ethiopia

Ghana

Iran

Kenya

Malawi

Morocco

Myanmar

Nepal

Nigeria

Srilanka

Syria

Tanzania

Ukraine

Uzbekistan

TOTAL NO. AWARDS - 75

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JNCASR-CCSTDS/CICS Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists

(since 2009)

The JNCASR-CICS Fellowship programme is jointly instituted by the

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR),

Bangalore and the Centre for International Co-operation in Science (CICS),

Chennai to encourage mobility of scientists from developing countries. The

Fellowship covers short-term research training or participatory research work

in physical, chemical or biological sciences in reputed scientific institutions in

India including JNCASR for a maximum period of three months.

Candidates from developing countries of Asia/Africa/Latin America/Arab

region, with post-graduate degree in science/technology below 45 years of

age are eligible to apply for the fellowship.

Fellowship covers international return airfare by the shortest route by

economy class from the place of work of the candidate to the host institution

in India, living expenses @ Rs.15,000/- per month for the duration of 3-

months (by JNCASR) and pocket expenses of Rs.5000/- (by CCSTDS/CICS).

Out of the 131 applications received, 41 awards were made during the period

2009 – 2015. An overview of the number of applications received and awards

made (Chart 5) and country-wise distribution of awards (Chart 6) are shown

below.

Chart 5

2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015

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7 87

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JNCASR-CCSTDS FELLOWSHIP (2009 - 2015)

No. of Applications Received No. of Awards Made

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Chart 6

DBT-TWAS Biotechnology Fellowships

(Post-Graduate Fellowship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship)

The DBT-TWAS Post-graduate Biotechnology Fellowship and Post-doctoral

fellowships are jointly instituted by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of

India and The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in

developing countries (TWAS) and co-ordinated by CCSTDS since 2010.

DBT-TWAS Post-graduate biotechnology fellowships are intended for researchers

from developing countries, who wish to pursue research leading to Ph.D. degree

in newly emerging areas of biotechnology for which facilities are available in the

laboratories/institutes in India. Candidates from developing countries (other than

India) with minimum qualification of Master‟s or equivalent degree in science

/engineering below the age of 35 are eligible for applying to this fellowship.

Post-Graduate fellowship will be up to 5 years for full-time fellowships (for those

willing to register for a Ph.D. in India), and for a minimum period of 12 months

and a maximum period of 2 years for Sandwich Fellowships (for those already

registered for a Ph.D. in their home country).

NIGERIA37%

RWANDA2%

BANGLADESH15%

MYANMAR2%

CAMEROON5%

LESOTHO2%

THAILAND2%

ARMENIA2%

YEMEN2%

SUDAN2%

UGANDA2%

ETHIOPIA2%

KAZAKHASTAN5%

GHANA2%

NEPAL2%

UZBEKISTAN2%

ETHIOPIA2%

ZAMBIA2%

SRI LANKA5%

JNCASR-CCSTDS FELLOWSHIP COUNTRY WISE DISTRIBUTION OF AWARDS

(2009 - 2015)

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Post-Doctoral Fellowships are intended for researchers from developing countries

(other than India), who wish to pursue research in the newly emerging areas of

biotechnology at Institutes of Excellence in India. Candidates holding a PhD

degree in bioscience or biotechnology below 45 years of age are eligible for

applying.

TWAS covers the full travel costs for the PG Fellows & Partial travel costs

for the PD Fellows.

DBT provides stipend (Rs. 25,000/- for PG enhanced to Rs.28,000/- after

two years and Rs 38,000/- for Post Doctoral Fellows), HRA and medical

expenses.

An amount of Rs.1.49 crores has been received from DBT towards stipend, HRA

and medical reimbursements for the candidates and management cost to

CCSTDS.

The following chart indicates the number of applications received and awards

made under the DBT-TWAS Biotechnology Fellowship 2010 – 2018

Chart 7

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Applications Received Awards Made

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COUNTRY WISE DISTRIBUTION OF DBT-TWAS POST GRADUATE

FELLOWSHIP (2010 -2018)

Chart 8

COUNTRY WISE DISTRIBUTION OF DBT-TWAS POST DOCTORAL

FELLOWSHIP (2010 -2018)

Chart 9

Algeria1%

Bangladesh8%

Brazil2%

Cameroon25%

Egypt5%

Ethiopia5%

Kenya2%

Nepal3%

Nigeria44%

Sudan2%

Tanzania3%

Bangladesh4%

Cote de Ivore4%

DPR of Korea11%

Egypt23%

Myanmar4%

Nigeria46%

Sudan4%

Yemen4%

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India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF)

This fellowship is intended to provide opportunity to scientists from developing

countries, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri

Lanka to work in advanced research areas in all major disciplines of science and

technology including engineering and medical sciences at premier research

laboratories in India.

The Fellowship is for researchers holding permanent positions in the above

countries, who are actively involved in research activities to visit India under the

ISRF programme for pursuing research for a period of 3 – 6 months. The

Fellowship is funded by the Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi.

The fellowship applications are scrutinised once a year by the Selection

Committee for recommendation of awards. The fellowship covers return air fare,

sustenance allowance of Rs.50,000/- (including accommodation), contingency

one-time grant of Rs.10,000/- to the Fellow and contingency grant of

Rs.20,000/- to the host scientist (through the institution) for providing

laboratory facilities and infrastructure.

The total project cost for 3-years is Rs.4.83 crores; An amount of Rs.1.86 crores

has been released so far towards airfare, sustenance allowance and contingency

grant and overhead. Out of the total number of 282 applications received during

the period 2015 – 2017, 170 candidates have been awarded ISRF fellowship.

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OVERVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AND AWARDS – ISRF FELLOWSHIP

Chart 10

COUNTRYWISE DISTRIBUTION OF ISRF AWARDS (2015-2018)

Chart 11

22

53

20

46

141

1327

15

30

85

2015 2016 2017 2018 2015-18

Total No.of applications received No.of Applications Awarded

Afghanistan19%

Bangladesh41%

Bhutan8%

Myanmar9%

Nepal10%

Sri Lanka13%

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Programme for Indian Researchers

INSA-CSIR-DAE/BRNS-ISRO-CCSTDS Travel Fellowship Program for

Indian scientists/researchers

The Centre provides financial support towards partial travel/registration/per

diem to scientists/researchers (under categories below and above 35 years of

age) in various disciplines such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics,

Medicine, Engineering, Space, Computer Science and Engineering and other

related areas to attend international scientific conferences, seminars and

workshops abroad.

The selection committee comprising eminent scientists meets 6 times a year to

scrutinise the applications received and to recommend award of travel grants.

Enhanced support has been given to candidates with a record of meritorious

achievements.

During the period 2006 – 2017, a total amount of Rs.4.96 crores has been

sponsored by various agencies such as INSA, CSIR, DAE/BRNS, ISRO, GMDC

and Microsoft Research Lab.

During the period 2006 – 2017, a total number of 12780 applications have been

received and 4926 candidates have been awarded travel grants.

An overview of the number of travel fellowship applications received and

awarded and subject-wise distribution is shown under Charts 12 & 13

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The subject wise distribution of awards during the period 2006 -2017 is shown in

pie-chart below

0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800

2006 - 07

2007 - 08

2008 - 09

2009 - 10

2010 - 11

2011 - 12

2012 - 13

2013 - 14

2014 - 15

2015 - 16

2016 - 17

673

804

944

1313

1116

1241

934

1056

1162

1791

1746

168

305

414

432

395

650

306

450

482

713

611

Number of Awards

Applications received

CCSTDS/ CICS TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME (2006 - 2016)

BIOLOGY, 1367

CHEMISTRY, 571

COMPUTER SCIENCE, 126

EARTH SCIENCE, 43

ENGINEERING, 850

MATHS, 202

MEDICINE, 870

PHYSICS, 897

BIOLOGY

CHEMISTRY

COMPUTER SCIENCE

EARTH SCIENCE

ENGINEERING

MATHS

MEDICINE

PHYSICS

TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP SUBJECT WISE DISTRIBUTION OF AWARDS (2006-2016)

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Travel Grant received by CCSTDS/CICS during the period 2006 - 2017

Year Sponsors Total Travel Grant

received by

CCSTDS/CICS

(Rs. in lakhs)

2006 - 2007 INSA/CSIR/BRNS-DAE/GMDC 44.0

2007 – 2008 INSA/CSIR/BRNS-DAE/ISRO/Microsoft

Research Lab

37.14


Research Lab

54.50


Research Lab

54.0

2010 - 2011 INSA/CSIR/BRNS-DAE/ISRO 45.0

2011 – 2012 INSA/CSIR/BRNS-DAE/ISRO 65.0

2012 – 2013 INSA/CSIR/BRNS-DAE 50.0



2015 – 2016 INSA/BRNS-DAE 45.00

2016 – 2017 INSA/BRNS-DAE 55.00

2017 – 2018 INSA 15.0

The maximum quantum of support from various agencies is

INSA –15.0 lakhs; CSIR – 10.0 lakhs; GMDC – 10.0 lakhs ;

Microsoft Research Lab - 10 lakhs ; BRNS/DAE – 40.0 lakhs

INSA – Indian National Science Academy

CSIR – Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

BRNS - Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences

DAE - Department of Atomic Energy

GMDC – Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation

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Programme for Women Scientists of India

Training Program for Women Scientists on Patents – (Knowledge

Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing- KIRAN

IPR)in partnership with the TIFAC/DST

CCSTDS has been partnering with Patent Facilitating Cell (PFC) of Technology

Information, Forecast & Assessment Council (TIFAC) of the Department of

Science & Technology in the training of women scientists on Intellectual Property

Rights related issues since 2008.

WOS-C scheme aims to train women having qualifications in science/

engineering / medicine or allied areas in the area of IPR and their management

for a period of one year. The training will allow them to work from their homes

and thus maintain a good balance between professional and domestic demands.

Women Candidates having the requisite qualification, between the age group of

27 – up to 45 years of age are eligible for applying to this scheme.

Selection of candidates is based on an on-line examination conducted at various

centres throughout the country, followed by an interview. The selected

candidates take up one-month orientation programme on IPR at TIFAC, New

Delhi followed by on-the-job training for 11-months at various law-firms, R & D

Institutes etc, facilitated by CCSTDS.

The selected candidates are paid a monthly stipend for the duration of the

training period. There are three slabs of stipend amount - Rs.20,000/-;

25,000/- and Rs.30,000/- based on the qualification as stipulated by TIFAC/DST.

Two-day workshops covering Patent Drafting; Copyrights, Trade Marks, Designs

and Geographical Indications are conducted by CCSTDS every year.

The co-ordination centres for various regions: CCSTDS, Chennai; TIFAC,

New Delhi, IIT , Kharagpur and URDIP, Pune.

About 500 women have already been trained under this scheme from various

centres, out of which 200 have cleared the Patent Agent Examination conducted

by the Patent Office of India. Sixty percent of these women are pursuing their

career in the area of IPR. Some of them are self-employed and have become

entrepreneurs.

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The chart below shows the number of women candidates trained by Chennai

Centre since 2008. (The first batch 2007-2008 was co-ordinated by TIFAC, New

Delhi)

Chart 14

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CHENNAI

Chennai Patent Office

Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan

Maxval Ip Services

Mohan Associates

Depenning & Depenning

Orchid Chemicals Pvt. Ltd

Daniel & Daniel Advocates

L R Swami & Co.

BANGALORE

Tata Consultancy Services

Ibha Ip Solutions

L & S Co.

Banana Ip Counsels

Xellect Ip Solutions

Krishna & Saurashtri Associates

Intellocopia Ip Services

Philips India Ltd

Lex Orbis

GE Company

HYDERABAD

Eeva Ip Solutions

ARCI

Lex Orbis

Scitech Patent Art Services

KERALA

KSCSTE, Trivandrum

SCTIMST, Trivandrum

CUSAT, Cochin

Law Desk India, Cochin

PUNE

National Chemical Laboratory(NCL)

LIST OF PARTNERING AGENCIES ASSOCIATED WITH

CCSTDS/CICS IN THE IPR TRAINING OF WOMEN SCIENTISTS

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Science Motivational Programmes for school students

13-episode TV Serial on ‘Science in our Environment’ – Ariviyal Aruvi

Considering the need to make science exciting for school children and to

motivate young people to pursue science,CCSTDS was involved in the production

of a 13 episode TV serial on „Science in our Environment‟ for school children.

Funded by the Department of Science and Technology, this programme was

produced by CCSTDS and executed by M/s Krishnaswamy Associates, Chennai

in Tamil and telecast by Doordarshan Kendra - Regional service „Podhigai‟

during 2007 – 2010. This was directly produced in Tamil as the original version

and carefully designed to overcome the linguistic and social barrier present in

other similar programmes.

The 13-episodes covered scientific principles around Ocean and its environ and

Forest and its environ, with narration, rich visuals, animation and experimental

demonstrations.

Science Quiz programmes were conducted for the participating schools at the

end of the program.

An amount of Rs.44.3 lakhs was received from DST towards the 13-episode TV

serial.

TRY Science

The Try Science Kiosk application has been developed by IBM India

Limited, Bangalore to serve as a worldwide interactive science experience

for the general public and in particular, the student community.

The kiosks were installed at CCSTDS, with the objective to provide an engaging,

educational hands-on exhibit for visitors – primarily students and teachers,

through the use of a fun, attractive interface, with clear, consistent navigation

and interactive educational science activities, during 2007 – 2008.

The features of the kiosk application included interactive science-based

adventures, or „missions‟ that give each visitor a chance to explore and discover.

Students from various schools participated in this program.

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MAJOR EVENTS ORGANIZED BY

COSTED/CCSTDS/CICS

International Events

Concepts in Biotechnology (1995)

COSTED-IBN undertook a project on Curriculum Development in biotechnology,

in the form of a model textbook aimed at providing undergraduate and

postgraduate students in developing countries with a strong base in this

emerging, interdisciplinary area. The contents of the textbook are based on a

model curriculum drawn up by the editorial team after due consultations with a

group of experts constituting the Advisory Committee for the project and taking

note of the existing syllabi in biological sciences in some of the developing

countries.

The chapters of the book have been contributed by distinguished experts in the

field from all over the world; special efforts were made to identify and invite a

number of experts from developing countries also to contribute to the textbook.

The textbook covered the fundamental principles and concepts, which form the

basis for the subject and illustrates their applications in selected areas such as

health care, agriculture, animal systems, bioprocess technologies and the

environment. The textbook also provides in its last chapter, an insight into the

impact of biotechnology applications on international competition, trade,

societies in developing countries, their economy, way of life and social structure.

Authored by eminent Indian scientists/academicians and eminent experts from

developing countries, the project was sponsored by the group of Biological

Unions of ICSU, UNESCO, IUMS. The book was published by M/s Universities

Press (India) Ltd, during 1996.

International Workshop on Regional Land Cover Changes, Sustainable

Agriculture and their Interactions with Global Change (1996)

COSTED accorded high priority to issues concerning land cover change,

sustainable agriculture and their interactive dimensions with global change. In

1996 with the funding support from the European Commission a workshop was

organized by COSTED to discuss the problems and generate recommendations.

The workshop re-emphasized the two-way relationship between environment

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and sustainable development, devoted considerable attention to the interactive

dimensions arising from global change, and generated valuable

recommendations relating to data information and monitoring system; the land

use cover modelling for the Asian region; research agenda; capacity building and

institutional arrangements; and information dissemination, diffusion and

technology delivery systems.

The workshop brought together 60 senior experts, government officials and

policy makers, and representatives of NGOs dealing with agriculture, land use

policy and global change issues. They came from Bangladesh, China, Taipei,

India, Japan, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Belgium, Germany,

Hungary, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom. The workshop programme

consisted of country papers from participating South Asian countries, overviews

and thematic areas of the workshop and short presentations on specific issues of

regional concern. The uniqueness of the workshop was that it brought together

leading researchers and policy-makers from the European Union and the

Southern Asian region, and resulted in identification of specific avenues for

North-South Co-operation.

The proceedings of the workshop has been published by COSTED.

Regional Land cover changes, Sustainable Agriculture and their

Interaction with Global Change (in Maputo, Mozambique) – 1997

Following the successful conduction of the International Workshop on Regional

Land Cover Changes, Sustainable Agriculture and their Interaction with Global

Change in Chennai during 1996, the European Commission commissioned

COSTED to organize a similar workshop in Africa with a focus on the southern

African region. The African workshop was organized during 1997. Two senior

members of the Cabinet of the Government of Mozambique (Minister for the Co-

ordination of Environmental Affairs and Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries)

were present at the workshop. Over sixty scientists, policy makers and experts

in global change participated at this workshop. The workshop generated a

number of valuable recommendations pertaining to data and informatics, causes

and consequences of land use/land cover change, research opportunities and

priorities, capacity building, policy support and sound resource management.

The proceedings of the Workshop have been published by COSTED.

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Training Course on ’Technology Management’ - joint initiative of United

States International University and COSTED (1997)

The Technology Management Training Course was designed to provide an

understanding of the management of technological innovations with a focus on

country and regional problems. The perspectives include analysis of the

technology and business environments, formulation of technology and business

strategies, creation of capable organizations, technology development,

technology transfer and communication. The course consisted of two distinct

phases; the first two weeks at COSTED and the second phase at the United

States International University, California, USA. The participants were free to

choose an appropriate area of specialisation on which to focus. The participants

were expected to gather data to enable them to outline feasible technology plans

which would be appropriate for their environment. There was a gap of six

months between the two phases to enable the participants to collect data and do

self-study assignments given in Chennai.

The second phase of the course at California, USA was devoted to an analysis of

organization/country specific data, assimilation of more advanced concepts in

technology management and the preparation of a workable technology plan for

the respective organization/country.

The participants were senior administrators in Government departments; senior

officials of R & D establishments; senior managers in industry dealing with

technology issues and presidents/vice presidents/CEOs of large/medium/small

enterprises.

The topics covered: Business environment and strategic technology planning;

organisational and personnel issues; technology development, transfer and

communication, the turnaround strategies and country /region specific problems.

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Planning Meeting for a Project on Knowledge Partnership on Bioactive

Natural Substances (London, UK – 1999)

(A joint initiative by COSTED, Commonwealth Science Council, London and

Strathclyde Institute for Drug Research, Glasgow)

COSTED crafted a Knowledge Network involving 20 countries including 4 from

the North in order to utilise the rich biodiversity of the South countries, which

lack financial resources to investigate and the availability of resources in the

North countries, which lacked biological raw materials.

The project was aimed to build a healthy and partnership-based cooperation

among countries of the South with biodiversity hotspots and some of the

industrialized North countries in an area, which promises access and equity in

the benefits to all concerned. Proposals were submitted to governmental and

non-governmental donor agencies for funding support for launching of the

project.

At the London workshop, countries from South – Bangladesh, Brazil, China-

Taipei, Colombia, Egypt, India, Jamaica, Malawi, Mauritius, Nepal, Senegal,

South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland and Yemen participated. Resource persons

were drawn from Germany, Japan and USA.

International Workshop on Bioactive Natural Products (Japan – 2001)

The workshop was organized by COSTED and funded by the Science Council of

Japan. The workshop was held at Japan during 2001. The workshop consisted of

two parts: the research presentation meeting and the Symposium on Bioactive

Natural Products. Researchers and graduate students in the relevant fields both

from overseas and domestic organizations were invited for their research

presentations. At the symposium, scientists from Japan and India discussed and

presented their views on the perspectives of the research and development of

bioactive natural products.

The proceedings of the workshop have been published by COSTED.

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Pilot Study on International Mobility of S & T Professionals – Demands &

Trends, Impact & Response

(Sponsored by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization –

UNESCO) and co-sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi,

Govt. of India; Ministry of Human Resource Department, Govt. of India ;

Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of Bangladesh; National Science

Foundation, Sri Lanka; and Science and Technology Policy Asia Network, Seoul,

Rep. Of Korea.

COSTED was commissioned by the Department of Science & Technology to

undertake a Pilot Study on „Mobility of S & T Professionals Demands and Trends,

Impacts & Response‟. The pilot study involved 3 Asian countries namely, India,

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh which share similarities in culture, language and

several institutional frameworks. The project commenced in Oct 2000 and a

brainstorming workshop was organised by COSTED in 2001 to mark the end of

the project.

The types and sources of data required were identified and the data were

collected by way of four types of questionnaires;

For S & T professionals regarding their possible migration overseas –

covering the reasons, future expectations of the home country versus

elsewhere, factors that would induce them to stay, etc.

For nationals overseas and or intermittently returning S & T professionals

– covering reasons, opportunities, future plans, etc.

For key informants such as government officials, educationists; industry

representatives, etc. – covering costs of overseas PG studies compared to

the local costs, the reasons why S & T students go abroad for PG study,

the experience of returnees, the inducements offered to encourage return

migration of non-residents, the possible best uses of remittances from S &

T professionals, etc.

For non-national S & T professionals – covering reasons for in-migration,

problems, prospects, etc.

With the help of BITS, Pilani, a website was established for the project to

enable online completion of questionnaires.

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The pilot study results were presented at the project review workshop in

2001. Strategic actions were proposed at national and international level.

COSTED Occasional Paper Series (1998 – 2002)

COSTED published seven Occasional papers authored by eminent experts in the

fields. The COSTED Occasional Paper series was a small effort towards

influencing public policy in grappling with diverse and complex issues that

cannot be ignored in the path to sustainable national development. The series

essentially addressed topics, which have a bearing on science and technology

and were specifically targeted at policy makers and governments in developing

countries. Each paper has been authored by an expert/experts of international

standing with experience in and concern for development issues.

1) Communicating with the Public, Politicians and the Media by Juan

G.Roederer, University of Alaska

2) Global Environmental Good – A Socio-Ethical Compulsion in the 21s t

Century – by R.R.Daniel, former Scientific Secretary, COSTED

3) Scientific Journal Publishing in the Developing World? By Ana Maria Ceto –

Instituto de Fisica, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico

4) Gearing up for the Efficient Management of Intellectual Property Rights in

the 21s t Century – by N.R.Subbaram, Consultant (IPR) and with

contributions from G.Thyagarajan, Scientific Secretary, COSTED

5) Linking Science and Technology with Global Economic Development : A

U.S. Perspective - by Rodney W.Nichols, President and CEO, New York

Academy of Sciences

6) Sir Francis Bacon, Lord Blackett and National Academies and Bridge

builders – by Olof G.Tandberg, Former Foreign Secretary of the Royal

Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm and Executive Secretary of

SCFCS

7) Pedestrians on the Highways of Global Science – by R.O.B.Wijesekera,

Chairman of the national Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka

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Compendium of Research Training of Researchers from Developing

Countries - 2011

CICS brought out a Report on the research training of scientists from developing

countries under the INSA JRD-TATA Fellowship and RTFDCS Fellowship

programmes. The book contains research training report of 27 scientists (during

the period 2006 – 2010) from developing countries such as Armenia,

Bangladesh, Cameroon, China, Cote D‟Ivoire, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan,

Malawi, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Ukraine

and Uzbekistan.

Release of Book by Dr.T.Ramasami, Secretary, Department of Science &

Technology(DST), New Delhi “Compendium of Research Training of

Researchers from Developing Countries” on 07 August 2011 at CICS,

Chennai

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Symposium on Chemistry in Societal and Environmental Needs

August 2011

As a part of the International Year of Chemistry celebrations, CICS organized a

3-day Symposium on Chemistry in Societal and Environmental Needs during 29

– 31 August 2011. The symposium was jointly organized by CICS, The Madras

Science Foundation and the Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI). The

sessions involved Food, Health and Medicine, Materials, New Energy Options,

Greener and Safer Chemical Processing, Environmental Monitoring, Chemistry in

our Neighbouring Nations. There were public lectures and panel discussions by

eminent scientists from Indian institutes.

The symposium was attended by around 300 participants, 75% of whom were

post-graduate students and young researchers in Chemistry deputed by

academic institutions from Chennai and beyond.

The session on Chemistry in our Neighbouring Nations was chaired by Dr.

Krishan Lal, President, INSA. Delegates from Nepal and Sri Lanka participated in

this session. There was a meeting of President, INSA with the delegates from

Nepal and Sri Lanka for mutual scientific co-operation.

Discussions for Mutual Co-operation held at CICS on 31 August 2011

(From Left) Prof.O.A.Ileperuma, Department of Chemistry, Univ. of

Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, Prof.Surendra Raj Kafle, Vice Chancellor, Nepal

Academy of Science and Technology; Dr.S.Krishan Lal, President, INSA,

New Delhi, Dr.Ganga Radhakrishnan, Honorary Director, CICS

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Training Course on ‘Science, Technology & Innovation’ for African

Researchers & Policy Makers – April 2014

CICS in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST),

Ministry of Science & Technology and Ministry of External Affairs organised a

three week Training Workshop for policy makers and researchers from African

countries during April 2014. The workshop aimed at capacity building for those

involved in and responsible for development of policies in science, technology,

higher education, research and innovation. The course comprised lectures and

group discussions on interactive mode. The topics included Science, Technology

and Innovation in the knowledge economy; R & D and R & D commercialization

prospects; R & D investments; R & D infrastructure; industrial R & D; Innovation

capacities in industries; industrial infrastructure; Public private partnership

model for Research innovation; Innovation & Intellectual Property. The

participants guided by a mentor presented a policy paper on STI in the context

of their own countries.

The objectives were to provide the participants insight into:

S & T system; innovation and innovation processes; innovation and

techno entrepreneurship; innovation and technology development

National Policies; Evolution of S & T policies; S & T infrastructure; STI

indicators in national development; R & D management strategies for

promoting innovative R & D, Challenges and Opportunities for developing

countries to improve/build competitiveness through STI;

STI in nation building; STI resource base; STI and environment & energy

management; Education and STI; Creating Innovative ecosystem;

Regional policies in STI etc

The participants were drawn from Botswana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Mauritius,

South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe

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Hon.Eng Robert K.Ssekitoleko, Vice Chairperson of the Committee on

S & T, Parliament of Uganda receiving Souvenir of the Training Course

on “Science, Technology & Innovation for African Researchers and

Policy Makers” – 07 – 25 April 2014 at CICS, Chennai

MAJOR EVENTS ORGANIZED BY COSTED/CCSTDS/CICS

NATIONAL EVENTS

Science Motivational Programs for school students

CCSTDS organized various science motivational programmes for school students.

During the last decade the following programmes were conducted for school

students

LYSI – Leading Young Stars of India (week-long motivational programme) 2007

- 2008

SMART – Science Motivational, Awareness and Research Triggering (week-long

programme) – 2010 – 2011 & 2011 - 2012

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Objective of the programmes

To strengthen the S & T manpower base of our nation through awareness

programmes in science.

To motivate young minds into science stream and career in science

This programme is specially targeted for students in IX, X and XI standard

from various schools in all regions of the country.

To instill values in children at high school level and build a society of

enlightened citizens

To bring out the hidden talent of each student selected under this programme

To improve communication skills by debate, public speaking on scientific

topics

To educate students about scientific discoveries of Nobel Laureates

To provide a forum for sharing experience in the design and development of

science communication, traditional knowledge and related activities.

Science Demonstration by the Expert at SMART – Science Motivational,

Awareness and Research Triggering (week-long programme)

12 – 17 April 2010

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Interaction with Scientist during lab visit at M S Swaminathan Research

Foundation (MSSRF), Chennai organized by CCSTDS

Science Demonstration for the students during Lab visit at Periyar

Science and Technology Centre, Chennai organized by CCSTDS

Both these programmes were funded by the National Council for Science and

Technology Communication (NCSTC) of the Department of Science and

Technology, New Delhi.

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National Science Day Celebrations

As part of Science Day celebrations, motivational lectures were organised for

school students with the objective to motivate young minds into science stream

and career in science, and to strengthen the S & T manpower of our nation. The

lectures were delivered by eminent scientists

Topics of the few National Science Day lectures

Innovation and Its Definitions, Dimensions and Drivers, and Where India

Ranks

Light, Matter, Photonics and Energy

Joy of Doing Science

Journey of Indian Technologies thro‟ the Millennia

Interaction with School Students during National Science Day lecture by

Dr.T.Ramasami, former Secretary, DST – 28 February 2015

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Womens’ Day Celebrations - 2015

In association with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific

Research, Bengaluru, CICS organized a seminar on ‘Current Trends in

Biology’ for post-graduate students from biology background during 2015. 100

students from various colleges in and around Chennai participated in the

seminar.

Seen on the dias: Prof.Utpal Nath, IISc, Bangalore; Prof.Ravi

Manjithayya, JNCASR, Bangalore, Prof.Namita Surolia, JNCASR,

Bangalore, Prof.Ranga Udayakumar, JNCASR, Bangalore

Participants: Post Graduate Women students from Biology Background

from Colleges in Chennai – at CICS Seminar on “Current Trends in

Biology” 05 – February 2015 held at Triple Helix Auditorium,

CLRI, Chennai

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Excerpts of feedback from developing country

researchers about the fellowship programs co-

ordinated by CCSTDS/CICS

Dr.Olufunsho Awodele, Nigeria - RTFDCS Fellowship (host inst: Univ. of

Hyderabad, Dr.M.N.V.Prasad) – Topic of research: Phytoremediation approach

using Talinum cuneifolium

The objective of my research was to

investigate the bioaccumulation potentials of

Talinum Cuneifolium exposed to cadmium

and zinc and to investigate the possible

cadmium-zinc interaction using „Talinum

cuneifolium‟. I had exposure to the use of

Talinum Cuneifolium for bioremediation

purposes. I also had an opportunity to be

exposed to the use of PCR, AAS and confocal

microscope.

Mr.Mawutorli Nyarku, Ghana – RTFDCS training at IGCAR, Kalpakkam –

‘Experimental Neutron attenuation measurements in shield materials in

KAMINI Reactor’

“The experiments were conducted to study

neutrons attenuation properties of ferro-

tungsten powder and mild steel slabs as

neutron shield materials in KAMINI Reactor and

also to compare the results with data obtained

for other shield materials (ferro-boron and

boron carbide) which have already been studied

in this same KAMINI Rector. South end neutron

beam of KAMINI reactor was made to pass

through the shield materials and foils irradiated

at various depths. The gamma spectrometry

was carried out on the foils to arrive at the

reaction rates and the neutron attenuation

behavior.

‘The RTFDCS fellowship is a good

opportunity for scientists from emerging

countries to develop their human

capacities in science and technology and

contribute to the development of their

countries and it is laudable.”

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Ebokaiwe A.Peter, Nigeria – Host Inst: Pondicherry University, Dr.P.P. Mathur –

Topic of research: Evaluation of Bonny-Light Crude Oil (BLCO) Toxicity in the

Reproductive Function of Male Rats – A possible modulatory role of Vitamin E

and Quercitin

Ms.Tinuke Agunloye, University College Hospital, College of Medicine ,

University of Ibadan, Nigeria – JNCASR-CICS training at CMC, Vellore –

‘Radiology of Kidney Transplant’

The objective of my research study was to

elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms

of action of BLCO toxicity in the reproductive

functions of male rats and a possible

modulatory role of prominent antioxidants

(Vitamin E and Quercetin).

Given the results from the different

techniques employed together, it was found that

perturbation in expression of stress and

steroidogenic proteins as well as in the specific

enzyme activities by BLCO treatment were

ameliorated by Vitamin E or Quercetin co-

exposure. These findings provide a better

understanding to the cellular chemo-protective

observations by Vitamin E and Quercetin

previously reported in the testis of BLCO

exposed rats. It is concluded that antioxidant

agents have strong prospective for use as a

chemotherapeutic agent in BLCO

gonadotoxicity. This will be useful to the people

of Niger Delta region of Nigeria where BLCO is

being used in folklore medicine.

The objective of my training was to acquire the necessary

skills in radiology of kidney transplant; radiological

assessment of the kidney donor to establish suitability;

radiological assessment of the kidney recipient before and

after surgery and appreciate the role of different imaging

modalities in kidney transplant. To achieve these

objectives the necessary imaging modalities were

identified as ‘Ultrasound with Doppler, computerized

Tomography Angiography and digital subtraction

Angiography.

I also learnt improved techniques for performing other

Doppler USS studies which will be useful to my practice in

Nigeria. This training will be of immense benefit to the

new Renal Transplant program at my institution for the

benefit of Nigerians.

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Dr. Fahmida Gulshan, Bangladesh – INSA JRD-TATA Fellowship training at

CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur

Preparation and Characterization of CRGO Steels

The research training on “Preparation and Characterization of CRGO Steels” aimed to develop CRGO (Cold Rolled Grain Oriented) steel having lower core losses and higher

permeability for better energy efficiency. Grain oriented electrical steel is one of the soft magnetic materials which is mainly used as transformer core material. The global awareness in energy saving and environmental protection has created considerable interest in the properties and performance of the grain oriented silicon steel. CRGO steel is to be processed in such a way that the optimum magnetic properties are developed in the rolling and

subsequent annealing and the texture being developed in the preferred orientation. There is a big challenge to develop this Goss type orientation worldwide. In the present work, the development of microstructure and texture at different stage of processing was studied.

Mr. Mohamed Salah Soliman, Egypt - INSA JRD-TATA Fellowship training at

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Energy (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Chennai

Synthesis and characterization of electro-conductive polymer nanostructure via

gamma irradiation and its possible applications

The investigation was carried out relating to synthesis of various polymers; the

polyaniline/polyvinyl alcohol based polymers were prepared by gamma irradiation of

appropriate starting reactants. Systematic studies were carried out to arrive at optimum

composition of various reactants to prepare conducting polymers. These polymers were

characterized using various techniques such as FT-IR, SEM,TG-DTA, UV-VIS

Spectroscopy, XPS and XRD and electrical conductivity of these polymers was measured

using impedance measurement. The polymer prepared from polyvinyl alcohol with

sulphuric acid, silver nitrate and ethanol followed by gamma irradiation showed higher

conductivity.

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Publications by researchers from developing countries

emanating out of the fellowship programs coordinated

by CCSTDS

Publications by some of the INSA-JRD TATA Awardees

1. Menkitt, M.C., Ejikeme, P.M., Onukwuli, O.D., Aneke, M.C., Ugonabo, V.I. and

Menkit i, N.U. (2015). Adsorptive treatment of brewery waste water using activated

carbon prepared from Afzelia africana wood sawdust. Journal of Chinese Advanced

materials Society. DOI- 10.1080/22243682.2015.1017607.

2. Menkitt, M.C., Aneke, M.C., Ejikeme, P.M., Onukwuli, O.D. and Menkiti, N.U.

(2014). Adsorptive treatment of brewery effluent using activated Chrysophyllum

albidium seed shell carbon. Springerplus. DOI: 10.1186/2193-1801-3-213.

3. Awobajo, F.O., Nandedkar, T.D. and Balasinor, N.H. (2013). Genistein alters

Oestrous Cyclicity, Oocyte fertilization and implantation process in rats. Nigerian

Quarterly Journal of Hospital Medicine, 23 (3):188 -193

4. Mulla, S.A.R., Salama,T.A., Pathan, M.Y., Inamdar,S.M. and Chavan, S.S.

(2013). Solven-Free, highly efficient one-pot multi-component synthesis of 1-amino-

and 1-carbamato-alkyl naphthols/phenols catalyzed by ethylammonium nitrate as

reusable ionic liquid under neat reaction condition at ambient temperature.

Tetrahedron Letters, 54: 672-675.

5. Liulan, Li. and Ponnusamy,S. (2013). Convolutions of slanted half-plane

harmonic mappings, Analysis (Munich), 33: 159-176.

6. Liulan, Li. and Ponnusamy,S. (2013). Injectivity of sections of univalent

harmonic mappings, Nonlinear Analysis, 89: 276-283.

7. Ponnusamy,S. and Qiao, J. (2013). Polynomial approximation of certain

biharmonic mappings, Nonlinear Analysis, 81: 149-158.

9. Hans Van Ditmarsch, Sujatha Ghosh, Rineke Verbrugge and Yanjing Wang

(2014). Hidden Protocols: Modifying our expectation in an evolving world, Artificial

Intelligence, doi: 10.1016/j.artint.2013.12.001

10. Sidjui, L.S., Tchangoued, Y.A.N., Sindhu. R., Perumal, K., Djomgoueh,P.,

Toghueof, R.M.K., Fameng, L.C.N.,Annadurai,G., Gabriel, N.F. (2016). Preliminary in

vitro antimicrobial screening of chemical constituents isolated from the root of

Lepleae mayombensis (Meliaceae). Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science,

5(12):35-41.

11. Sidjui, L.S., Ponnanikajamideen, M., Malini, M., Famen, L.N., Sindhu,R.,

Chandirika, J.U., Annadurai,G., Folefoc,G.N. (2016). Lovoa trichilioïdes Root Back

Mediated Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and rating of its Antioxidant and

Antibacterial Activity against Clinical Pathogens. Journal of Nanoscience and

Technology, 2(1): 32-36.

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Publications by some of the DBT-TWAS Fellows

1. Louis, B., Talukdar, N.C., Waikhom, S.D. and Roy, P. (2015). Cochliobolus

lunatus colonizes potato by adopting different invasion strategies on cultivars:

New insights on temperature dependent- virulence. Microbial Pathogenesis, 87:

30 -39.

2. Waikhom, S.D., Louis, B., Roy, P., and Talukdar, N.C. (2015). Insights on

predominant edible bamboo shoot proteins. African Journal of Biotechnology,

14(17): 1511-1518.

3. Tripathy, D.,Verma,P., Dominic, N.N., Banerjee, M. and Mohanakumar, K.P.

(2014). Regenerative Therapy in Experimental Parkinsonism: Mixed Population

of Differentiated Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells, Rather Than Magnetically Sorted

and Enriched Dopaminergic Cells Provide Neuroprotection. CNS Neuroscience &

Therapeutic, 1–11.

4. Ngassa Mbenda, H.G. and Aparup Das. (2014). Occurrence of multiple

choloroquine Pfcrt haplotypes and emergence of the S(agt)VMNT type in

Cameroonian Plasmodium falciparum. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy,

69: 400 -403.

5. Ngassa Mbenda, H.G. Aswathi, G. Singh, P.K. Gouado, I. and Das, A.

(2014). Does Malaria epidemiology project Cameroon as “Africa in Miniature”?

Journal of Biosciences, 39(4): 727 – 238.

6. Ngassa Mbenda, H.G. and Aparup Das. (2014). Molecular evidence of

Plamodium vivax Mono and Mixed Malaria Parasite Infections in Duffy-negative

Native Cameroonians. PLOS ONE, 9(8): e103262.

7. Ngassa Mbenda, H.G. and Aparup Das. (2014). Occurrence of multiple

choloroquine Pfcrt haplotypes and emergence of the S(agt)VMNT type in

Cameroonian Plasmodium falciparum. Journal of Antimicrobial

Chemotherapy,69: 400 -403.

8. Gbenga Adewumi, A., Folarin, A.O., Santosh, K., Wahengbam, R and

Kumaraswamy, J. (2013). Combination of culture-independent and culture

dependent molecular methods for the determination of bacterial community of

iru, a fermented Parkia biglobosa seeds. Frontiers in Microbiology, 3: 1-7.

9. Mohamed Gad, A., Naglaa Ibrahim, A., and Bora, T.C. (2013). RAPD Based

genetic variation in Rhizoctonia Sp. In India. Journal of Biological and Chemical

Research, 30 (1): 67 – 75.

10. Mohamed Gad, A., Naglaa Ibrahim, A., and Bora, T.C. (2013). Molecular

Biodiversity in Phytopathogenic Fungi, Pyricularia Spp. Journal of Biological and

Chemical Research, 30 (1): 216 – 226.

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11. Louis, B., Talukdar, N.C., Waikhom, S.D. and Roy, P. (2015). Cochliobolus

lunatus colonizes potato by adopting different invasion strategies on cultivars:

New insights on temperature dependent- virulence. Microbial Pathogenesis, 87:

30 -39.

12. Waikhom, S.D., Louis, B., Roy, P. and Talukdar, N.C. (2015). Insights on

predominant edible bamboo shoot proteins. African Journal of Biotechnology,

14(17): 1511-1518.

13. Tanedjeu. S.K., Huguette Mbenda, G.N., Suman Kapila and Rajeev Kapila.

(2015). Purification of PCR Products Using Bandstab PCR Method: Application to

Short 16s-23s Intergenic Spacer Region of Lactobacillus Spp. Journal of Pure and

Applied Microbiology, 9(3): 2251-2254.

14. Tasiu Isah. and Abdul Mujib. (2015). Enhanced in vitro Seedling Recovery

in Nothapodytes nimmoniana (J. Graham) Mabberly. British Biotechnology

Journal, 6(1): 35-42.

15. Oyeyemi, I.T., Yekeen,O.M., Odusina, P.O.,Ologun, T.M., Ogbaide, O.M.,

Olaleye, O.I. and Bakare,A.A. (2016). Genotoxicity and antigenotoxicity study of

aqueous and hydro-methanol extracts of Spondias mombin L., Nymphaea lotus

L. and Luffa cylindrical L. using animal bioassays. Interdisciplinary Toxicology,

8(4): 184-192.

16. Tasiu Isah and Abdul Mujib. (2016). Camptothecin from Nothapodytes

nimmoniana: review on biotechnology applications. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum,

37: 1-14.

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Publications by some of the ISRF Fellows

1. Islam, S.M.D. and Bhuiyan, A.H. (2016). Impact scenario of shrimp

farming in coastal region of Bangladesh: an approach of an ecological

model for sustainable management. Aquaculture International, 24: 45-51.

2. Sonam, N. and Santanu, B. (2017). Power Pinch Analysis for optimal

sizing of renewable-based isolated system with uncertainties. Energy,

135: 466- 475.

3. ThiThiSoe., Krishnan, B., Boopathi, K. and Gomathinayagam.S.

(2016).Optimum Wind Farm Layout Considering Energy Yield and Wake

Losses in KyonkadunAyeyarwaddy Region, Myanmar, International Journal

of Modern Engineering Research, 6:2249–6645.

4. Thi Thi Soe, Boopathi,K., Bastin, J., Rangaraj, A.G. and

Gomathinayagam, S. (2017).Assessmentof TechnicalWind Power Potential

in Myanmar. International Journal of AdvanceEngineering and

ResearchDevelopment, 4(1):312 -319.

5. Thi Thi Soe, HariBhaskaran, A.,Boopathi,K. and Gomathinayagam, S.

(2017).Strategy forWind Energy Development in Myanmar– An Overview.

International Journal ofAdvance Engineering and Research Development, 4

(2): 119 -123.

6. Thi Thi Soe, B.Krishnan, K.Boopathi, S.Gomathinayagam, Social and

Environmental Study on Wind Power Development in Ayeyarwaddy,

Myanmar, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and

Innovations in Technology, 3 (1): 809 -816.

7. Sutar, R.S., Anock Somadder., Khot.M.,Pawar, S.B., Shinde, T.B.,

Pawar, P.G, Bhossale, A.K. and Sanjay.S.L. (2018). Durability of

superhydrophobic candle soot layer deposited on adhesive tape.

International Journal of Multifaceted and Multilingual Studies, 5 (4): 67-

70.

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Publications by some of the RTFDCS Fellows

1. R.Roy; M.Shivamurthy; R.B.Radhakrishna, Online journal of „G-Science Implementation and Publication‟ - „Contribution of Agricultural Extension to Socio-economic development in the era of Globalisation‟, journal of Agricultural Education and Extension and Asian Journal of Agriculture and development , 15- 21 Nov 2010 ; Vol 1 issue 6 Nov 2010;

2. N.P.Liyanawaduge, S.K.Singh, Anuj Kumar, Rajveer Jha, B.S.B.Karunaratne, V.P.S.Awana, Journal of superconductivity and novel magnetism (two publications)- 10/1007/s10948--010-1063-7, Supeconducting and magnetic properties of Zn-DOPED YBa2Cu2O7.5

3. Review Article : S.A.Suni, N.S.Rao, M.V.Srikanth, Michael Uhumwango, K.S.P.Kumar, K.V.Ramana Murthy, „Chronopharmaceutic Drug Delivery Systems (ChDDs) Research Journal of Pharma and Tech 4 (2): 197-202 Feb 2011

4. Review Article: S.A.Suni, N.S.Rao, M.V.Srikanth, Michael Uhumwango, K.S.P.Kumar, K.V.Ramana Murthy J.Sci.Res 2 (3); 599 -613 „Ion-Exchange Resins as Controlled Drug Delivery Carriers‟ Chronobiology and Chronotherapy of Hypertension; International Journal Health Res. 3 (3): 121-131

5. Ahmed U, Parveen S, A.A.Khan, H.A.Mola HRA, Ganal, AH „Zooplankton population in relation to physico-chemical factors of a sewage fed pond of Aligarh ; Online Journal „Biology and Medicine‟ 3 (2), 336-341 (2011)

6. Ahmed U, Parveen S, A.A.Khan, H.A.Mola HRA, Ganal, AH „Seasonal and Spatial Distribution of Brachionus (Pallas 1966; Eurotatoria: Monogonanta: Brachionidae) a bioindicator of eutrophication in lake El-Manzalah, Egypt Online journal „Biology and Medicine 3 (2), 60-69

7. T.Senthilkumar ; T.K.Ajiboye, Effect of Heat Treatment Processes on the Mechanical Properties of Medium Carbon Steel Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization & Engg Vol 11.No.2.pp.143-152, 2012

8. Pashupati Shah, C.K.Sarkar, Felix G.Requejo, Journal of „Advanced Science Letters‟ „Computational Study on Semiconducting and Metallic Nanocrystal Embedded Gate Oxide MOS Non Volatile Memory Devices‟ - Vol 5, 1-8, 2012

9. A.Kumar, M.N.V.Prasad, Oksana Sytar: Lead Toxicity, Defense Strategies and associated indicative biomarkers in Talinum triangulare grown hydroponically‟ „Chemosphere. 2012 Nov;89(9):1056-65. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.05.070. Epub 2012 Jun 20.

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Conferences organised during the

COSTED/CCSTDS/CICS period

Sl.No Title of Event Venue/Year

1. Role of Universities in Development in the South Asia

Region

Sri Lanka, 1975

2. Workshop on Resources and Environment – The role of

Science Teaching

Ghana , 1975

3. Technical Information Services for Developing countries Madras ,

India/1977

4. Working Group Meeting for Suggestions for Preparation of

National Papers in connection with UNCSTD sponsored by

UNESCO

Madras,

India/1977

5. Impact of Information Services on National Development Bangalore,

India/1978

6. Technological Education and Nationa l Development

(COSTED-AIT)

Bangkok, Thailand/

1978

7. Nutritional Policy for Developing Countries Hyderabad, India /

1978

8. Science, Education and National Development Nigeria, 1979

9. Workshop on Development of Teaching Aids Bangalore, India/

1979

10. Meeting on Science, Technology and Society – Needs,

Challenges and Limitations

Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia/1979

11. Discussion meetings for Preparation of Document –

Science, Technology and Development: Views from

Developing World

Hyderabad,

India/1979



Developing World

Colombo, Sri

Lanka/1979



Developing World

Warsaw ,

Poland/1979



Developing World

Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia/1979

15. Techniques for the promotion of public Understanding of

Science

Singapore/1979

16. Communication of Scientific Information Science Writing Trivandrum, India/

1980

17. Research and Human Needs – Asian Group Madras,

India/1980

18. Asian Conference on Medicinal Plants and Spices Bangkok,

Thailand/1980

19. Environmental Information Systems Impact on Developing

Countries

Madras,

India/1982

20. Environmental Information Systems Impact on Developing

Countries

Singapore/1982

21. Planning Conference on Documentation Edinburgh,

UK/1983

22. INSA Golden Jubilee Celebrations- FASAS Council New Delhi,

India/Jan 1984

23. The Role of Women in Assimilation and Spread of

Technological Information

Bombay, India/

1984

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24. Seminar on „Energy Options for South India‟

Madras, India

(1986)

25. Workshop on „Management of Computer Installations‟ Madras, India

(1986)

26. Seminar on „The Role of Industrial Engineering and

Management Techniques for Small Industries Management‟

Bombay, India

(1986)

27. Regional Workshop on „ Materials for Solid State Batteries‟ Singapore, 1986

28. Workshop on „Use of Microcomputers for Science

Education‟

Hong Kong, 1986

29. Workshop on „Repair, Maintenance and Development of

Scientific Instruments (in collaboration with INSA and

FASAS)

Madras, India –

1986

30. Workshop on „Industrial and Engineering Design‟ Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia, (1986)

31. Seminar on „Industrial Safety and Occupational Hazards‟ Madras, India

(1986)

32. Seminar on „Computers in Engineering Education‟ Madras, India –

1986

33. Seminar on „Computer Aided Design and Manufacture‟ Madras, India -

1986

34. Fifth Annual International Course on Physics of Materials‟

(in cooperation with UNESCO)

Madras, India –

1986

35. Agricultural Applications of Biotechnology – Nayudamma

Memorial Symposium (in collaboration with CASAFA, IDRC

and INSA)

Madras, India –

1986

36. Role, Opportunities and Challenges for Young Scientists Madras, India –

1986

37. Part-time Post-graduate Certificate Programme in

Computers and Applications (jointly conducted by National

Institute for Training in Industrial Engineering, Bombay)

1987

38. Part-time Post-Graduate Advanced Computer Courses in

Structured System Analysis & Design & PC-Cobol Language

and Personal Computer Languages (12-weeks course)

Chennai, 1987

39. Asian Workshop on „The International Geosphere-Biosphere

Program – A Study of Global Change

New Delhi India;

1991

40. Asian Planning Meeting for IGBP – organised by COSTED ,

AONBS and the Scientific Committee for the international

Geosphere Biosphere Programme

Singapore, 1991

41. Asian Workshop on Global Change Education – In

cooperation with Committee on Teaching of Science (CTS)

Chennai, India ;

1993

42. Asian Regional Workshop on Environment and Sustainable

Development – Jointly with Academy of Sciences located in

Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan /

1993

43. COSTED – Anna University Joint Training Programme in

Biotechnology; Remote Sensing & Crystal Growth

(supported by DST and the Commonwealth Science

Council, London)

1992

44. Workshop on Acid Rain Network in South, East and

Southeast Asia – Organised by

COSTED/MSA/MMS/DOE/IGBP/CSC

Chennai, India ;

May 1994

45. International Seminar on „The Increasing Role of Science

and Technology in National Development in the 21s t

Century : New Challenges for Developing Countries‟

Chennai, India ;

1995

46. Round Table on „IPR & Chemical Industries Chennai, 1996

47. Round Table on IPR & Drugs & Pharmaceutical Industries Hyderabad, 1996

48. International Workshop on Land Cover Changes,

Sustainable Agriculture and their Interactions with Global

Chennai, India;

Dec 1996

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Change (funded by European Commission, Brussels,

Belgium)

49. International Workshop on Regional Land Cover Changes,

Sustainable Agriculture and their Interactions with Global

Change – Supported by Govt of Mozambique

Maputo,

Mozambique 1997

50. Round Table on „The Agrochemicals and Pesticides Sector‟ Bombay, India

1997

51. Round Table on „IPR and Biological Resources Guwahati, India;

1997

52. Four-Weeks Training Course on „Technology Management‟

in co-operation with United States International University;

co-sponsored by UNESCO

Chennai; India;

1998

53. COSTED-FASAS Symposium on Identif ication of S & T

Priorities for Asian Regional Cooperation

Chennai, India

1998

54. Workshop on „Environment Monitoring Equipment‟ – Co-

sponsored by Commonwealth Science Council, London

Bangalore, India

1998

55. Identif ication of Technology Needs of Small and Medium

Enterprises in the Drugs and Pharmaceutical Sector –

COSTED-CSIR-UNDP Sponsored Project

Chennai, India (Jan

– Aug 1999)

56. Workshop on Integrating Science and Technology in GEF

Operations –( STAP–GEF & COSTED )

Chennai, India/

1999

57. Intellectual Property Rights workshop – jointly with

RONAST

Katmandu, Nepal/

1999

58. Expert Meeting on Data Development for Land Cover

Change in the Coastal Region of India – European

Commission Funded project

Goa, India / 1999

59. Planning Meeting for the Establishment of an International

Interdisciplinary Biodiversity Network focusing on Bioactive

Natural Products – in cooperation with CSC & SIDR

London, UK/ 1999

60. Animal Cell Culture : A basic Course – in cooperation with

AONBS

Bangkok, Thailand/

1999

61. The Sixth Asia Pacific Food Analysis Workshop – COSTED –

AONBS

Brisbane, Australia

/ 1999

62. ICSU Programme on Capacity Building in Science

Conference – COSTED – PCBS

Budapest, Hungary

/ 1999

63. Workshop on Internet – COSTED –AONBS Thialand / 1999

64. Training Course on Collecting, Isolation and Growth of

Fungi – COSTED – AONBS

Thailand / 1999

65. Symposium on Science and Basic Human Needs – Under

the auspices of the World Conference on Science – in

cooperation with ICSU/UNESCO/TWAS

Budapest,

Hungary/ 1999

66. Conference on IPR in the African Region – in cooperation

with COSTED West Africa region and TWAS

Ghana/ 1999

67. Workshop on Scientific Dimensions of Forest Fire – in Co-

operation with DST/UNESCO/CSC

Chennai, India /

2000

68. Workshop on Coastal Land Use and Land cover Changes –

in Co-operation with ICS/UNIDO/Anna University

Chennai, India /

2000

69. International Conference on Public Understanding of

Science and Technology – In co-operation with Malaysian

Scientific Association, FASAS

Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia/ 2000

70. FASAS Council Meeting – In co-operation with FASAS,

Malaysian Scientific Association

Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia /

2000

71. Workshop on Remote Sensing Applications – in cooperation

with University of Mauritius

Mauritius/ 2000

72. International Mobility of S & T Professionals ; Demands and

Trends, Impact and Response – UNESCO/STEPAN

Chennai, India/

2000

73. Workshop on Remote Sensing Applications – in cooperation Bangladesh/ 2001

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with SPARSSO

74. Seminar on International S & T Co-operation in the 21s t

Century – In cooperation with Chinese Academy of Science

& Technology, China

Guangzhou, China/

2001

75. Training Programme on Science Communication –

UNESCO/CPAS

Melbourne,

Australia/ 2001

76. Pursuit of Excellence in Science – Science Awareness

program

2003-2004

77. u

y

TV Serial Project on „Science in our Envioronment‟ 2006 – 2008

78. c

L

Science awareness programme for school students

„Leading Young Starts of India‟ – LYSI funded by the

Department of Science and Technology

2008 – 2009

79. TRY Science Project - Kiosks – funded by IBM 2008 – 2009

80. Science Motivational, Awareness and Research Triggering

Programme – SMART‟ for school students funded by NCSTC

/Department of Science and Technology

2009 – 2010 ;

2010 – 2011

81. Workshops on „Patent Drafting‟ ; Copy Rights, Trade Marks

and Geographical Indications‟ for women scientists as a

part of the Project on „Training of Women Scientists on IPR

Issues‟ funded by TIFAC/DST

Annual programme

since 2009

(ongoing)

82. 8

1

.

Symposium organised as a part of International Year of

Chemistry Celebration „Chemistry in Societal and

Environmental Needs‟ jointly organised by CICS , Madras

Science Foundation and Central Leather Research Institute

2011

83. Training Course on „Science, Technology & Innovation – for

African Researchers & Policy Makers‟ – funded by

Department of Science & Technology and Ministry of

External Affairs

2014

84. S National Science Day Lecture on „Light, Matter, Photonics

and Energy‟ by Prof.P.Natarajan, INSA Senior Scientist,

Emeritus Professor, University of Madras

2014

85. N

S

Seminar on „Current Trends in Biology‟ for College Students

– jointly with the Jawaharlal NehrU Centre for Advanced

Scientific Research (JNCASR)

2015

86. N

a

t

i

National Science Day Lectures

1) „Joy of Doing Science‟ by Dr.T.Ramasami former

Secretary, Department of Science and Technology

2) The Journey of Indian Technology through the

Millennia‟ by Dr.D.K.Hari, Bharath Gyan

2015

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Publications / Proceedings by

COSTED/CCSTDS/CICS

Sl.No. Title Year

1. Exploration Techniques for Groundwater (Proceedings of a

workshop organised by COSTED) N.A

2. Proceedings of the Regional meeting on Mineral Resources

and Environment in Developing Countries; The Role of

Science Education, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1976

3. Technical Information Services for Developing Countries

(Proceedings of a conference organized by COSTED)

1977

4. Exploration Techniques for Groundwater (Proceedings of

Workshop sponsored by UNESCO and organized by

COSTED)

1977

5. Science and Technology for Integrated Rural Development

(Proceedings of the COSTED Seminar)

1977

6. Technological Education & National Development

(Proceedings of a workshop organised by COSTED-AIT,

Bangkok, Thailand)

1978

7. Bioscience Education in Developing Countries 1978

8. Technology for Rural Development (Proceedings of a Joint

MSA-COSTED Seminar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

1978

9. Science, Technology and Education for Prosperity N.A

10. Chemical Education in Developing Countries N.A

11. Science Education and National Development N.A

12. Basics in Bioenergetics N.A

13. Solid State Spectroscopy (Proceedings of an International

workshop)

N.A

14. Computer Applications – A Report prepared by COSTED N.A

15. Physics of Semiconductor Devices (Proceedings of the II

International Conference on Semiconductor Devices,New

Delhi)

1981

16. Physics of Solar Cells 1983

17. Laser Technology and Applications 1983

18. Forests & Wildlife of India – II Edition N.A

19. Energy Recovery & Utilisation of Solid Wastes (Proceedings

of the Seminar cum workshop)

N.A

20. Energy Requirements in Planning and Development of

Human Settlements (Proceedings of the seminar cum

workshop at AIT Bangkok)

1983

21. Physics of Semiconductor Devices (Proceedings of

International Workshop )

1983

22. Physics of Material (Proceedings of the International

Course on Physics of Materials)

1984

23. Thin Film Technology and Applications (Proceedings of

International Workshop)

1984

24. Role OF Proteins in Foods and Feeds (Proceedings of a

National Symposium)

1986

25. Management of Computer Installations (Proceedings of a

COSTED workshop )

1986

26. Materials for Solid State Batteries (Proceedings of

workshop organised by COSTED)

1986

27. Workshop on Industrial and Engineering Design 1986

28. Report on international Workshop on Repairs, Maintenance

and Development of Scientific Instruments (Proceedings of

Intl Workshop)

1986

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29. Fibre Optic Communication Technology 1986

30. Design , Development and Maintenance of Medical

Equipment (Monograph of the workshop organized at Kuala

Lumpur, Malaysia)

1986

31. Direct Methods, Macromolecular Crystallography and

Crystallographic Statistics (Proceedings of the international

workshop organised by University of Madras, IIT and

published by COSTED)

1986

32. Hepatitis B Virus and its Infections (Proceedings of the

Second national Symposium and National workshop on

„Serological Markers of HBV‟)

1986

33.

Energy Options for South India (Report of the Seminar

Organized by COSTED)

1986

34. COSTED News - Newsletter brought out by COSTED – Asia

Region (annual issue)

1990 onwards

35. Asian Planning Meeting for IGBP – A Report - 1991

36. Text book on „Concepts in Biotechnology‟ funded by Bio

Unions of ICSU, UNESCO and IUMS

1995

37. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Regional

Land Cover Changes, Sustainable Agriculture and their

Interactions with Global Change

1996

38. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Regional

Land Cover Changes, Sustainable Agriculture and their

Interactions with Global Change (Maputo,Mozambique)–

Supported by Govt. of Mozambique

1997

39. Proceedings of the COSTED – FASAS Symposium on

„Identification of S & T Priorities for Asian Regional

Cooperation

1998

40. COSTED Occasional Paper No.1 ; Communicating with the

Public, Politicians and the Media – COSTED Publication

1998

41. COSTED Occasional Paper No.2 : Global Environmental

Good - A Socio – Ethical Compulsion in the 21s t Century –

COSTED Publication

1998

42. Costed Occasional Paper No.3: Scientific Journal Publishing

in the Developing World? – COSTED Publication

1998

43. COSTED Occasional Paper No.4 : Gearing up for the

Efficient Management of Intellectual Property Rights in the

21s t Century – COSTED Publication

1998

44. COSTED Occasional Paper No.5 : Linking Science and

Technology with Global Economic Development : A U.S.

Perspective

1999

45. Science for Development in the South – A TWAS-COSTED

Paper – during the World Conference on Science

1999

46. Publication on „Remote Sensing and its applications‟ by

Dr.L.R.A.Narayan

1999

47. COSTED Occasional Paper No.6: “Sir Francis Bacon, Lord

Blackett and National Academies as Bridgebuilders” –

COSTED Publication

2000

48. Report of a Pilot Study by COSTED on „International

Mobility of S & T Professionals Demands & Trends, Impact

& Response (sponsored by UNESCO and co-sponsored by

DST; Govt. of Sri Lanka and Govt. of Bangladesh)

2001

49. COSTED Occasional Paper No. 7 : Pedestrians on the

Highways of Global Science – COSTED Publication

2002

50. Compendium of Research Training of Researchers from

Developing Countries 2006 – 2010‟ brought out by CICS

about the „INSA JRD-TATA and RTFDCS Fellowship

Programs

2011

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COSTED/CCSTDS /CICS Activities in a

Nutshell

Established by ICSU in 1966 at the General Assembly in Bombay

Objectives :

To facilitate participation of scientists and scientific institutions of developing

countries in the activities of international science and technology

Thereby develop science and technology capacity in the developing countries

1980 – 1986 – COSTED Secretariat in IIT, Madras

1983 – Six posts sanctioned by DST

1986 Separate Secretariat building with support from DST – inaugurated by

President, ICSU

Activities (1983 – 1988)

Travel Fellowships

Teaching Aids development

Organising Seminars, Workshops and Training Programs in areas of relevance to

developing countries

Promoting and strengthening of Regional Bodies

Rural Development Activities

Publications

1995 - A second building with DST support was inaugurated in 1995 by Dr.Manmohan

Singh, the then Finance Minister of India

10 additional posts sanctioned by DST (1992 – 6 posts; 1994 – 4 posts)

Activities 1988 – 1996

IGBP Activities

Science education and related activities

Publication of books and monographs

DST-CSIR, Teaching Aids & Software Development Projects

Travel Grants Program

Projects in Global Change Studies

Environmental Education Project

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Food & biotechnology related activities


Intellectual Property Rights – Round Tables

Bioactive Natural Products Network

Mobility of Science and Technology Personnel – Pilot Study

Science Communication

Identif ication of science and technology priorities for Asia

Country specific activities

Technology Management

Land Use and Land cover changes

Needs of Small and Medium Enterprises

Seminars and Workshops

Travel Grants Programme

2002 – Winding up of COSTED by ICSU


Travel Fellowship for Indian researchers and Scientists

Science awareness and motivational programmes for school students

Proposals for TV Serial on Science in our Environment

Proposals for Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists

Formation of CCSTDS with the concurrence of DST

Constitution of National Committee and Program Committee for CCSTDS by INSA

Activities 2006 – 2012 (CCSTDS)

Refurbishing of the Secretariat and auditorium with the funds received from DST

INSA JRD-TATA Fellowship for Developing country researchers

RTFDCS Fellowship

DBT-TWAS Biotechnology Fellowships for DBT-TWAS Biotechnology

Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in India;


INSA-CSIR-DAE/BRNS-DOS/ISRO-Microsoft Research Lab-CCSTDS Travel

Fellowship Programme (for Indian Scientists /Researchers)


TIFAC/DST

TV Serial project on Science in our Environment (2006 – 2008)

Science Motivational Programmes for School students

TRY Science

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Publication of Compendium of Research Training if Researchers from Developing

Countries (2006 – 2010) for INSA JRD-TATA and RTFDCS Fellowships

Symposium on „Chemistry in Societal and Environmental Needs‟ organised as part

of International Year of Chemistry Celebration – jointly by CCSTDS, Madras

Science Foundation and CLRI

National Science Day Celebrations

Activities 2012 – 2017 (CICS)

RTFDCS Fellowship (upto 2012)

INSA JRD-TATA Fellowship


TIFAC/DST

DBT-TWAS Biotechnology Fellowships for DBT-TWAS Biotechnology

Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in India;


India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) – Funded by the DST

INSA-CSIR-DAE/BRNS-DOS/ISRO--CICS Travel Fellowship Programme (for Indian

Scientists /Researchers)

National Science Day celebrations

Women‟s day Celebrations

Training Course on „Science, Technology & Innovation‟ for African Researchers &

Policy Makers funded by DST and Ministry of External Affairs, India

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References

COSTED – A Decade of Activities 1974 – 1984

COSTED Annual Reports 1985; 1986

COSTED News 1990

Annual Reports – 1994/1995; 1998 / 1999

COSTED Publication Catalogue

A Concise Account of Selected Scientific Activities – 1998 – 1999

Proceedings of workshops/seminars

Compiled by: Ms.Hemalatha Gurunath

Inputs: Mr.B.S.Balachandran, Dr.R.Bhuvaneswari

Charts & Graphs: Ms.U.Syndhya

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