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

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• 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

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UNESCO Sponsored International Conferences

International Conference held on March, 7-10 -2005 at CRRID ,Chandigarh,Punjab on Science & Technology Policy: Future challenges in the context of globalization

It was organized by the Zaheer Science Foundation and held under the auspices of Regional Council for Science Technology and Development and Co sponsored by UNESCO, Indo- US S&T Forum, CSIR, Department of Science & Technology, Department of Biotechnology and Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India.

The Conference was inaugurated by Shri Kapil Sibal, the then Minister of State for Science & Technology, Government of India and Chaired by Dr. A.R. Kidwai, Chairman, Zaheer Science Foundation and the then Governor of Haryana.  The keynote address was given by Dr. R.A. Mashelkar, DG,CSIR and addressed by Shri P.G. Narayanan, Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, India etc.

One of the important features of the Conference was special interactive session of Parliamentarians and scientists participating in the Conference.  This session was chaired by Shri P.G. Narayanan, Member Parliament, India and addressed by Shri Saifuddin Soz, and Shri S.K. bansal, Member of Parliament, India, Mrs. Paola Tiihonen, Chairman, Committee for Future, Finland and Dr. A.R. Kidwai, Governor of Haryana.  The introductory remarks and objectives of the Conference were given by Dr. Mohsin U Khan, Scientist, NISTADS and Convener of the Conference.  The concluding remarks were given by Dr. R.A. Mashelkar, Director General, CSIR, New Delhi.

The participants discussed cooperation in the area of Science Policy to face future challenges in this new era of globalization.  They recognized the need of closer cooperation between Parliamentarians and policy makers, Scientists, Industry (Public and Private) and the media at all levels from sub-national to International.

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Second International Conference held on 27-29, November, 2007 at New Delhi on “Capacity Building in Science and Technology; Policy perspective, opportunities and challenges in the context of globalization.

The Conference was initiated by South Asia and Southeast Asian Scientists sponsored by UNESCO and organized by Zaheer Science Foundation and supported by NISTADS (CSIR) and other organizations.  The venue of the Conference was Indian National Science Academy.

The inaugural session was addressed by Dr. A.R. Kidwai, Chairman, Zaheer Science Foundation,   Prof. Bhalachandra, Member, Planning  Commission, Government of India,  Dr. A.W. Khan, Assistant Director General, UNESCO,  Dr. Abid Hussain,   former Ambassador to US, Dr. Mustafa El-Tayeb, etc. The main themes of the Conference were technology transfer; Science and Technology Policy; Agriculture and food processing;  Digital divide,   Medicine and medical  care;   Higher technical    education    etc.    The   keynote   speakers   from  India  were  Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, Chairman, M.S. Swaminathan Foundation, Dr. Kasturirangan (Space Scientist), Member, Rajya Sabha, Dr. Mangla Rai, Director General, Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Professor M.G.K. Menon, FRS and Former Minister of Science & Technology, Dr. Goverdhan Mehta, FRS and President ICSU etc.  Several foreign delegates including Director, ISESCO, Iran; Dr. Mustafa El-Tayeb, etc.  also gave keynote addresses. The Valedictory address was given by Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the then Minister of External Affairs, Government of India;  HE Mr. Koichiru Matsuura, Director General, UNESCO; HE Dr. A.R. Kidwai,  and Dr. Abid Hussain.

World Conclave of Scientist - 26 to 29th Nov 2010

UNESCO South Asia & South East Asia Science & Technology Policy Forum & Zaheer Science Foundation, New Delhi organized World Conclave of Scientists on “Regional Cooperation in Science & Technology: Opportunity and Challenges in the Context of Globalization” during 26-29th November 2010. The venue of the Conclave was Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. The Conclave was attended by a large number of delegates from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Italy, UK, Russia, Finland, Afghanistan, Australia, Germany, Mexico and USA. There were six Keynote Addresses and 34 research papers were presented in the areas of Climate Change and Environment; Health Services; Information and Communication Technology and Science and Technology Policy Studies. One of the important features of the Conclave was the presence of Member of Parliaments of the region including India who participated in the special session of the Parliamentarians on science and technology policy of their respective countries.

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Technical Program of the Conclave

“Regional Cooperation in Science & Technology: Opportunities and Challenges in the context of Globalization” during 26-29 November, 2010 at Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi.

Program is comprised of invited lectures, Contributed papers and extensive discussion.

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