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2. Has largest standing army in the world As Indians we are all proud that, India Sends “Chandrayan” to the Moon Develops indigenous “Super Computers” Develops peaceful “Nuclear Program” Offers cheapest “Tata Nano” to the world Has unparalleled software capabilities Is self sufficient for food Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/GIST Presentation

3. borders are highly vulnerable to terrorists Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention But at the same time- - - - - Indian farmers continue committing suicides children still die of malnutrition villages experience acute water shortage rampant power shortages cities are becoming garbage dumps roads are in utter chaos SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/GIST Presentation

4. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention And Indian population is estimated to reach close to 170 Cr by the year 2051. SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3

5. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention It is a fact that 21st century belongs to Asia. And with all the Paradoxes that we saw in previous slides, India has a unique opportunity to emerge as one of the top two nations of the world. And a leading state like Maharashtra will have a historical role to play as a model and as an exemplar For this to happen, the future development of the state must be Science and technology driven. Further it must be sustainable development and must impact the lives of the entire population covering women, farmers, slum dwellers and the poorest of the poor. SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3

6. Hence, on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of statehood of Maharashtra, Dr Anil Kakodkar, Dr Vasant Gowariker, Dr Raghunath Mashelkar, Dr Vijay Bhatkar, Dr Yeshwant Waghmare and many more eminent scientists co created a movement called Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention GIST. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Socio Economic solutions have limitations in providing sustainable results, however “Science and Technology led solutions can provide sustainable breakthroughs and bring in Paradigm shift. SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3

7. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention The Indian Diaspora has done exemplary work at international levels. It is Imperative to leverage this expertise to innovate sustainable solutions tailored for the specific Indian needs. The coming together of the brightest Indian brains holds the promise for a brighter tomorrow. SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3 Only GIST can provide such opportunity.

8. GIST is a major initiative planned to provide a platform to the Global Indian Diaspora together with the local Scientists and Technocrats fraternity to contribute to the development of India using Science & Technology route for its sustainable and inclusive growth. The idea is also to capture the untapped potential of NRI scientists of repute for India’s development. GIST will offer a platform for the integration of Indian and global Indian S&T Community. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention

9. GIST 2009 Leadership Dr. Vasant Gowariker Convention Chairman Dr. Anil Kakodkar Chairman National Advisory Committee Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3

10. Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar Chairman Vision Committee Dr. Vijay Bhatkar President Vidnyan Bharati Gist Leadership Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3

11. Gist Leadership Dr. Yashwant Waghmare Chairman Organizing Committee Dr Bhushan Patwardhan Chairman Academic Program Committee Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3

12. Dr Prakash Ambegaonkar Chairman International Advisory Committee Shri Jayakumar Appukuttan Secretary General Gist Leadership Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention

13. Gist Leadership Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Shri Ravindra Wanjarwadkar Secretary General Shri Ravi Boratkar Secretary General

14. National Advisory Board (Names in alphabetical order of surnames) Dr Madhavrao Chitale Dr Anil Datar Dr Sanjay Dhande Mr Anil Gachake Dr Madhavrao Gadgil Dr Shankarrao Govariker Dr J B Joshi Dr Vinay Kamble Dr Ajit Kembhavi Dr Ashok Kukade Dr B D Kulkarni Dr Suresh Naik Dr G T Panse Dr Govind Swarup Dr Ramesh Singru Dr G D Yadav Shri Nilakanth Waghmare Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention

15. National Advisory Committee (Names in alphabetical order of surnames) Dr M S Swaminathan (Father in Green Revolution in India) Dr M K Bhan (Secretary Dept of Bio Technology) Dr Samir Brahmachari (DG DSIR & Secretary CSIR) Dr V M Katoch (Secretary to GoI & DG ICMR) Dr Shailesh Nayak ( Secretary Ministry of Earth Sciences) Dr T Ramasami (Secretary DST) Dr (Mrs) Sadhana Relia (Director DST) Dr W Selvamurti (Chief Controller R & D DRDO)

16. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Organizers Vijnana Bharati Maharashtra Education Society MM Active Sci Tech Comminucation

17. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Vijnana Bharati Established in 1982 as a Swadeshi Science Movement under the leadership of Prof. K I Vasu in Bangalore. The mission is “Swadeshi Movement with modern sciences adapted to national needs” Dr. Vijay Bhatkar is National President. Today Vijnana Bharati has spread its wings in 20 states and has 28 operating units. Maharashtra has four units in Mumbai, Pune & Nagpur & Aurangabad.

18. Maharashtra Education Society (MES), one of the oldest educational institutes in Maharashtra is completing its 150 years of formation and hence is celebrating the post centenary Golden Jubilee celebrations. They have 38 schools and colleges in Maharashtra and have more than 40,000 students studying. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3 MES

19. MM Activ the leading Sci-Tech Communication Company engaged in creating, planning, development and implementation of the fully integrated national & international trade shows focusing on frontier technologies. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3 MM Activ

20. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Patrons, Partners & Associates Supported By Knowledge Partners Associates Official Bankers GLOBAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE OF INDIAN ORIGIN (GOPIO), INC. National Federation Of Indian American Associations (NFIA) Govt. Of Maharashtra YESHADA DRDO Supporting Organisations

21. A Science and Technology Exhibition will be held simultaneously with this convention where achievements in Industry, Infrastructure, Healthcare, Education, Culture etc will be exhibited. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention More than 1500 delegates from India and abroad are expected to participate in this convention. The conglomeration will consist of Eminent Scientists, Technologists, Industrialists, Academicians, Research Workers, Universities, Policy Makers etc. SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3 Convention

22. GIST Interlinking INTERLINKS – Partnering Forum Key Features: Focus on delegates, companies and products Create your individual / corporate profile by selecting core competencies Search parameters allow other delegates to reach you Profile matching and scheduling appointments with other delegates many days prior to the actual Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention

23. Together with inaugural and valedictory sessions, the convention will have, Plenary, Idea Show Case Bullet Presentations Multi Track Conferences, Poster Sessions Science & Technology Exhibition, Net Working Dinner, Cultural Evening, The thoughts generated during the deliberations will be studied by the respective Vision Committees and will be used in preparing the Vision Document. SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3

24. Considering large number of delegates participation and equally large number visiting the Science & Technology Exhibition, The convention will be held at Balewadi Sports Complex Pune The complex is absolutely world class and has excellent facilities to hold such events. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3 Venue

25. SKK/Vidnyan Bharati/ GIST Presentation/Rev 3 Shiv Chhatrapati Sport Complex Bale Wadi Pune

26. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Academic program overview The Convention 3 Days About 9 Tracks 3 Sessions per Track 5 Idea Showcase Presentations 4-5 Invited Lectures 1 Panel Discussion with 5-6 panelists Poster Sessions 1 Vision Document 1 Roadmap

27. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Disaster Management & Internal SecurityDisaster Management & Internal Security EducationEducation EnergyEnergy Environment & Climate ChangeEnvironment & Climate Change Food & AgricultureFood & Agriculture HealthcareHealthcare ICT & e-GovernanceICT & e-Governance Urban & Infrastructure ManagementUrban & Infrastructure Management Water & Natural ResourcesWater & Natural Resources Women Empowerment, Social & Rural DevelopmentWomen Empowerment, Social & Rural Development

28. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Track Focus: Science & Technology Led Sustainable & Inclusive Growth Solutions

29. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Disaster Management & Internal Security Theme: Minimizing the risks and damages from natural disasters, man made disasters, and threats to internal security Track Team: Prof Gautam Sen Convener Air Marshal Bhushan Gokhale

30. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Education Theme: Information technology, reforms and teacher training for effective primary, professional and vocational education Track Team: Prof Arun Nigavekar Convener Dr Prabhakar Lavakare Dr Vidya Yervadekar, Dr Kumud Bansal, Dr Ramesh Panse

31. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Energy Theme: Powering the growing economy with cleaner and more efficient conventional and alternative energy sources Track Team: Dr M G Takwale Convener Dr V V N Kishore, Dr Nitin Pandit (IIEC Washington DC) Mr. R K Sinha Mr. Prabhakar Kukade Shri N R Waghmare (Advisor)

32. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Environment & Climate Change Theme: Rehabilitating the environment and mitigating the impacts of climate change through proper governance and financing Track Team: Prof Bharat Bhushan Dr Krishna Kumar Dr Sukumar Devotta Dr Rajendra Shende (IPCC Member Paris)

33. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Food & Agriculture Theme: Enhancing the productivity and sustainability of farming in the face of climate change and population growth Track Team: Dr Prabhakar Ranjekar Convener Dr R M Kothari, Dr G D Sharma, Dr K K Narayan, Prof Channapatna Prakash (Tuskegee University, Alabama)

34. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Healthcare Theme: Healthcare for the poor through scientific and technological innovation Track Team: Dr Sundeep Salvi Convener Dr Bhushan Patwardhan, Dr Anita Kar, Dr Rajiv Yervadekar, Dr Pralhad Patki

35. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention ICT & e-Governance Theme: Enabling grass roots progress and entrepreneurship through better ICT infrastructure and policy Track Team: Mr N Seeth Ram Krishna Convener Mr Venkat

36. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Urban & Infrastructure Management Theme: Planning and managing the growing urban areas to improve habitability and minimize the environmental impact Track Team: Dr Rajendra Jagdale, Convener Mr Ratnakar Gaikwad, Prof Sebastian Morris (IIM A)

37. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Water & Natural Resources Theme: Monitoring, protecting, developing, regenerating, and managing water and natural resources Track Team: Dr Venkat Gunale Convener Mr R K Suryvanshi, Dr Suresh Kulkarni, Dr N J Pawar

38. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Women’s Empowerment, Social & Rural Development Theme: Enhancing education and awareness, financing, and technology for achieving the millennium development goals Track Team: Dr Priyadarshini Karve Convener Dr N G Hegde, Mr G G Sohani, Dr Ashok Gadgil USA

39. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Poster Selection Dr Anil Sahasrabuddhe Convener Dr Vidya Gupta Dr Hemanat Boragaonkar Dr Milind Mujumdar Prof Sunil Kulkarni

40. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Idea Show Case Dr K N Ganesh Convener Dr Rajendra Lagu Dr Satish Ogale Dr Kalpana Joshi

41. Curtain Raiser in Pune on 9 th July 2009

42. Curtain Raiser in Mumbai on 7 th August 2009

43. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention Please come and Associate with GIST 2009 in Idea Show Case Presentation Poster Session As Delegate in large number

44. Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention GIST 2010 Destination Gujrath

45. Visit Us on www.gistconvention.org GIST Secretariat GIST Organizers Office C/O Institute Of Management MM Activ Sci Tech Communications Pvt Ltd And Career Cources (IMCC) Kamdhenu, 2 nd Floor 131, Mayur Colony, Kothrud, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune 411 029 Pune 411 016 Telefax - +91 20 6401 0295 Tel. +91 20 4003 2061 Fax. +91 20 4003 2702 Email enquiry@gistconvention.org Global Indian Scientists & Technocrats Convention