Department of Science & Technology, Govt of UP

Watching of Super Moon through telescope was organised by CST UP on 18/10/2024 under the able guidance of Sri Pandhari Yadav IAS Principal Secretary and Shri Shildhar Singh Yadav IAS Special Secretary, Dept of Science and Technology, UP.

CSTUP organised space quiz, painting and speech competitions on National Space Day on 22-23/08/24. Shri Pandhari Yadav (IAS) Director General CSTUP and Principal Secretary Dept. of Science and Technology graced the occasion as the chief guest of the program. The event was given extensive media coverage.

117th Executive Committee meeting of CSTUP was held under the Chairmanship of Sri. Pandhari Yadav, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Science and Technology UP on 25/07/2024. A record number of 213 research projects were sanctioned in this meeting along with many other scientific programs.

CST UP celebrated National Technology Day on 11/05/2024 under the able guidance of Shri Narendra Bhooshan IAS Principal Secretary Dept of Science and Technology UP to commemorate the nuclear tests conducted by India in Pokhran in 1998. Since then 11 May was declared as the National Technology Day by Hon'ble Ex Prime Minister of India Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji.

CST UP organised the final exhibition and prize distribution ceremony of CST UP Engineering Students Project Grant Scheme on 27/03/2024 under the able guidance of Shri Narendra Bhooshan IAS Principal Secretary Dept of Science and Technology UP. A total of 60 projects were selected from the 475 applications received. Each of the 60 sanctioned projects received a grant of Rs. 20000. Prize distribution ceremony was conducted after a through evaluation by the technical evaluation committee consisting of professors and eminent scientists from reputed Institutes. The first prize was Rs. 1 lakh, 2nd prize Rs. 75000, third prize Rs. 50000 and 4 consolation prizes of Rs. 5000 each.

Celebration of Earth Day at CST UP on 22/04/2024 under the able guidance of Shri Narendra Bhooshan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Dept of Science and Technology UP.

Under the visionary leadership of Shri Narendra Bhooshan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Science & Technology U.P., Dr. Rajesh Gangwar, Joint Director alongwith Director, CSTUP has presented S&T activities of the State Council in Annual Review Meeting of State S&T Councils organized by DST Govt of India at IIT Delhi during 5-6 April, 2024.

Council of Science and Technology, UP organised 2 day IPR festival on 13-14 March 2024. Shri Narendra Bhooshan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Govt of Uttar Pradesh graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. More than 800 students from 20 different colleges in Lucknow participated in various competitions which included quiz, debate, slogan writing and poster making.

CST UP organised many scientific events viz. science quiz, poster making & extempore competitions on National Science Day 28/02/2024. The program was presided over by Shri Narendra Bhooshan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Dept of Science and Technology. The chief guest of the program, Shri Narendra Bhooshan, IAS, Director General, Council of Science and Technology, UP, addressed the students and highlighted the significant role of science and technology in the holistic development of the country and the state. He also shed light on vast possibilities in upcoming technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, block chain, quantum computing, and space science, stating that India has played a leading role on the global stage in technology and space over the past 10 years.

Inauguration of the Taj Science Festival, 2024, took place in the district of Agra. The Director of the Science and Technology Council of Uttar Pradesh, Dr. D.K. Srivastava, and the Deputy Director of Education, Dr. Indra Prakash Solanki, inaugurated the event by cutting the ribbon. The festival is being organized by the Regional Science and Technology Center in collaboration with the District Education and Training Institute, Agra, from February 18 to 27, 2024.

The program features the participation of Dr. D.K. Srivastava, Director of the Science and Technology Center in Lucknow, and Scientific Officer Sumit Kumar Srivastava. The festival showcased science, technology, innovations, and more through extensive and beautiful stalls in 2024. The exhibition highlighted the utility of machines in daily life, especially focusing on the functioning of machines and mechanisms sent from the Regional Science City in Lucknow.

Mr. Vikas Kumar, Education Officer of the Regional Science City in Lucknow, explained the practicality of machines and their models to the children. The exhibition also featured a display of remote sensing and application center equipment, including lidar survey vehicles sent from Lucknow. Dr. Sangharsh Rao and his team from the Remote Sensing and Application Center explained the instruments, cameras, and other devices related to lidar survey vehicles and new technologies.

The Atal Community Innovation Center from Meerut showcased various models related to innovation, such as seed sowing machines, machines for separating husk from rice, 3D printer utility, and various models created through CO2 laser, including a Ram Temple, bicycle-operated flour mill, automatic spider mimic robot, smart drone, enemy tank detection device, automatic dancing robot, and a long-range catapult.

In addition, puppet artists from Lucknow, such as Manmohan Lal Srivastava and his team, presented scientific concepts through puppetry. Mr. Ramanath Gautam, former principal of Rajkiya Inter College Shahganj Agra, also participated in the program.

The Taj Science Festival will witness the participation of winners of the National Science Model Competition, representing various districts such as Agra, Firozabad, Meerut, Mathura, Mainpuri, etc. Students from these districts showcased science models, scientific explanations of superstitions and miracles, origami, and various science experiments to the public, coordinated by the Regional Science and Technology Center, Agra.

Scientists from Agra Center, Dr. Devendra Shah, and Dr. Nikhil Jain, Coordinator of the District Science Club Agra, along with the program coordinator Dr. Vivek Sudarshan, displayed two highly modern telescopes in the field of astronomy. Students were highly enthusiastic to witness the telescopes, and Dr. Vivek Sudarshan and Dr. Devendra Shah educated them about the utility of telescopes in astronomy and shared the history of telescopes to spark curiosity among the children.

The Taj Science Festival, scheduled from February 18 to 27, 2024, will host various competitions at the junior and senior levels, including Science Model Competition, Science Cartoon Competition, Science Slogan Competition, Science Poster Competition, Science Quiz, Science Writing Competition, Aquatic Curiosity, Competition on life, animals, plants' specimens, and their life cycle, Science Newspaper Clippings Competition, Science Poetry Competition, Science Drama Competition, Astronomy Competition, and a competition showcasing images, sculptures, and models of renowned Indian scientists and their discoveries.

Dr. D.K. Srivastava extended best wishes for the successful organization of the entire council's programs and appealed to children to ignite the scientist within themselves.

DST UP has participated in IISF 2023 and demonstrated the capabilities of U.P. in the field of innovation, start ups, investments etc. Director General CSTUP, Shri Narendra Bhooshan represented U.P at the S&T Ministers' and Secretaries' Conclave and emphasized the leadership of U.P in the field of Science and Technology, innovation, starts ups, investments etc. Shri Narendra Bhooshan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Govt of U.P & Director General CST UP emphasized the requirement of funds from DST, Govt of U.P. for the development of Planetariums and Science Parks in each District of U.P. He also mentioned the urgent requirement for establishing IISc campus, IISER and NDRI in U.P to boost the scientific infrastructure in the state. This will also enhance the scientific temperament of the people of UP and stimulate the overall STI ecosystem in the state.

CST UP invites applications for CSTUP summer Research Fellowship Programme from M.Sc. students studying in U.P. The last date for applications is 31/01/2024. CST UP offers summer research fellowships for 2 months to M.Sc. students studying in U.P. to work with renowned scientists/Professors from premier institutes of India. Selected students are given a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 for 2 months.

CST UP conducted a meeting with Director, Regional Science City, Lucknow regarding development of science parks and planetariums across various districts of UP. The meeting was chaired by Shri Narendra Bhooshan, Director General, CST UP.

CST UP participated in Global Bio-India 2023 mega exhibition. Director General CST UP Shri Narendra Bhooshan visited the exhibition and delivered a talk in the session "States promoting Biotech Policies & Investments".

CSTUP signed an MoU with AKTU on 15/10/2023 regarding mentorship of grassroot innovators for development of technology which will help in solving day to day problems of the public.

Lucknow University is developing an industrial waste water purification system using nanotechnology in a project sanctioned by CST UP.

CSTUP organized the First State Level Science Model Competition on 10.10.2023 at the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Scientific Convention Centre. The occasion was graced by Shri Yogendra Upadhyay Ji, H'ble Minister of Science and Technology, Higher Education, IT and Electronics. There has been extensive news coverage regarding the program.

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Science Model Competition: एक ऐसा ड्रोन जो पलक झपकते ही दुश्मनों का कर देगा सफाया, एक घड़ी बताएगी 8 देशों का टाइम

लखनऊ में पहली राज्य स्तरीय विज्ञान मॉडल प्रतियोगिता (science model competition) एवं ग्रास रूट नवप्रवर्तक प्रदर्शनी का आयोजन किया गया. जिसमें प्रदेश के विभिन्न जिलों से प्रतिभाग किया गया. वहीं, कानपुर के छात्र ने आधुनिक ड्रोन बनाया. तो प्रदर्शनी में गाय के गोबर से बनी ईंट ने सभी लोगों का ध्यान अपनी ओर आकर्षित किया.

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AI, robotics, ML, IoT, aquaponics, sensor technology showcased at State Level Science Model Competition in UP-https://etgovernment.com/s/smv6asb

CSTUP organized the First State Level Science Model Competition on 10.10.2023 at the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Scientific Convention Centre. The occasion was graced by Shri Yogendra Upadhyay Ji, H'ble Minister of Science and Technology, Higher Education, IT and Electronics.

News coverage regarding 115th executive committee meeting of Council of Science and Technology U.P. in Hindustan Times.

UP govt approves over 100 research studies on AI and blockchain technologies A total of 109 research proposals, which would incur an expenditure of ₹14 crore, were approved, marking the highest number of approvals.

News coverage regarding 115th executive committee meeting of Council of Science and Technology U.P. in Hindustan Times

From alleviating back pain woes to cancer detection, CST U.P. to take ₹14.09 cr AI Leap The approved projects cover a broad spectrum of scientific domains. The move aligns with CST U.P.’s vision to stimulate research in emerging fields.

Complete coverage of 115th executive committee meeting in ETGovernment.

UP govt approves 109 research proposals, including AI-enabled healthcare systems - ET Government Narendra Bhushan UPCST 109 Research Projects: One project approved in this meeting involves the development of an Artificial Intelligence-based, IoT-operated electronic wheelchair with helmet control, specifically designed to cater to differently-abled individuals.

The news regarding the 109th meeting of the executive committee of CSTUP was published in several newspapers.

115th Executive Meeting Of UP Council Of Science And Technology Clears 109 Research Proposals Worth Rs 1409.95 Lakh

115th Executive Meeting Of UP Council Of Science And Technology Clears 109 Research Proposals Worth Rs 1409.95 Lakh Lucknow, Oct 6 (TNA) The Council of Science and Technology, Uttar Pradesh held its 115th Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, an official said. Chaired by N