Background

Zaheer Science Foundation is a non-profit organisation, that was established in 1970 as a think tank. The Foundation was registered as a society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. Inspiration for starting the foundation came from the perception that there was a great need for interaction between science and society, and the foundation could greatly help in creating a clear understanding to connect scientific and technological developments for societal needs and promoting scientific temperament at large. The Foundation has been actively involved in promotion of scientific research and bringing awareness about Science & Technology Innovations. It has also been working in the area of S&T Policy analysis, Science for Small Nations and South-South Cooperation through organizing seminars and conferences at National and International level in last few years, helping in disseminating the scientific knowledge and promoting scientific temperament for nation building.

The Foundation is named after (Late) Dr. S. Husain Zaheer, who had played a great role in the Indian Freedom struggle. Appointed as Director General of CSIR (1961-66), Dr. Zaheer had a long association with the science system in the country in various capacities and contributed substantially and significantly to the growth of scientific and industrial research in India. He is remembered by the scientific community for five-year performance assessment scheme (flexible complementing scheme) to provide incentive to scientists for creative activities, and abolition of hierarchy among scientists.

The initiative of naming the Foundation as Zaheer Science Foundation and the honour of being its first Chairman belonged to Dr. A. Ramaswamy Mudaliar who was also the Founder President of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Thereafter, the following eminent scholars served as Chairmen of the Zaheer Science Foundation:

Dr. S. Husain Zaheer     Dr. A. R. Kidwai
Prof. Nurul Hasan        Dr. G. Thyagarajan
Shri P.N. Haksar          Dr. M. U. Khan
Prof. R.C. Mehrotra      Prof. Harsh Gupta

The Foundation was registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.

Late Dr. S. Husain Zaheer, played a great role in the Freedom struggle and was a close associate of Pandit Nehru. He was appointed as Director General of CSIR 1961-66. He had a long association with the science system in the country in various capacities and contributed substantially and significantly to the growth of scientific and industrial research in India. He is remembered by the scientific community for five year performance assessment scheme (flexible complementing scheme) to provide incentive to scientists for creative activities, and abolition of hierarchy among scientists.

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Late Dr. S. Husain Zaheer played a great role in the Freedom struggle and was a close associate of Pandit Nehru. He was appointed as Director General of CSIR 1961-66. He had a long association with the science system in the country in various capacities and contributed substantially and significantly to the growth of scientific and industrial research in India. He is remembered by the scientific community for five year performance assessment scheme (flexible complementing scheme) to provide incentive to scientists for creative activities, and abolition of hierarchy among scientists.

Dr. Zaheer felt that the types of Conferences held in 1963, 1967 and 1970 as mentioned above should be continued to consider various issues of development of the country and for this purpose an independent organization might be set up which could make useful recommendations to the Government some of which might be accepted by the Government and would help in the promotion of socio-economic development of the country on the basis of science and technology keeping in view the latest global trends in knowledge based areas.  The inspiration for starting the Foundation came from the perception that there was a gap in the area of interaction between science and society and the Foundation could greatly help in promoting scientific attitude and temper.

First Announcement

Zaheer Science Foundation, (ZSF) in collaboration with Goa University organizes Conclave of Scientists, academicians and science administrators

on

“Innovation-driven economic growth in Asia focusing on India”

Place: Goa University, Goa

November 27-29, 2019

Supported by

UNESCO Delhi Office

&

Department of Science & Technology

To encourage innovation-driven economic growth for the advancement of India and the other South Asian and South East Asian countries. Researchers, academicians, people from industry and government departments are invited to share their experiences, recognize and define varied interface between technical change and market economy. 

 Various research perspectives might include:

• Scientific and Technical Women force and their employment opportunities. 

• New Drug Discovery and the pharmaceutical industry

• Health Services in Urban and Rural Areas

• Agriculture, Biotechnology, Medicine and ethical issues

• Information technology and Communication (ICT)

• Impact of science and technology on Technology Development

• Status of R&D in India and other countries:  Organization and Structure of R&D; Science and Technology Policy and Technology Trade.

• Issues related to solid waste; management; water resources; traffic management and alternative sources of energy like solar energy.

• Environmental pollution, hazardous chemicals, and toxicology of chemicals and pesticides.

• Marine Sciences and Climatic change.

• Value addition in the leather industry.

• Food safety and food technologies.  

Abstract of approximately 750 words (with references). Please mail one copy of your abstract to the address below. Abstract should include full contact details, including your name, institutional affiliation, mailing address, telephone number and the e-mail address.

Participation

Participation is by invitation. There is no registration fees, but pre-registration is necessary. If you know of individuals who you think could contribute to the Conclave, please send us their names so that we can invite them. If you would like to attend it please fill the enclosed Pre-registration form. 

The expected completion date for review and selection of proposals: August 31, 2019

For complete information click here

• Training Program on Science Technology and Innovation Policy for SAARC countries jointly organized by UNESCO, DST & Zaheer Science Foundation
  
  Workshop Dates: 13-17 February, 2017
  
  A training program cum workshop on Science and Technology Policy is to be held from 13th-17th February, 2017 organized by Zaheer Science Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO for SAARC countries. The program will be held at Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. The program is supported by Department of Science and Technology, (DST) and UNESCO. The program covers large gamut of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy; Economics of Industrial Innovation; National Innovation System; International Technology Transfer; R&D Management; Technology Forecasting and Assessment; Information and Communication Technology (ICT); and Climate Change and Environment Issues. A large number of resource persons from South Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe and America will give lectures and interact with the participants. Indian Faculty will also make its contribution on different topics related to Science and Technology Policy. I would like to invite you to participate in this workshop and send me a line of confirmation on email Id: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  
  To download the schedule of the technical program click here