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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

• Has largest standing army in the world

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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

• borders are highly vulnerable to terrorists

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And Indian population is estimated to reach close
to 170 Cr by the year 2051.
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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.
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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.
Socio Economic solutions have limitations in
providing sustainable results, however Science
and Technology led solutions can provide
sustainable breakthroughs and bring in Paradigm
shift.
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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.
Only GIST can provide such opportunity.
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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 Indias development.
GIST will offer a platform for the integration of
Indian and global Indian ST Community.
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GIST 2009 Leadership
Dr. Vasant Gowariker Convention Chairman
Dr. Anil Kakodkar Chairman National Advisory Committee
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Gist Leadership
Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar Chairman Vision Committee
Dr. Vijay Bhatkar President Vidnyan Bharati
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Gist Leadership
Dr. Yashwant Waghmare Chairman Organizing Committee
Dr Bhushan Patwardhan Chairman Academic Program Committee
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Gist Leadership
Dr Prakash Ambegaonkar Chairman International Advisory Committee
Shri Jayakumar Appukuttan Secretary General
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Gist Leadership
Shri Ravindra Wanjarwadkar Secretary General
Shri Ravi Boratkar Secretary General
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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

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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)

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Organizers

• Vijnana Bharati
• Maharashtra Education Society
• MM Active Sci Tech Comminucation

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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.
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MES
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.
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MM Activ
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.
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Patrons, Partners Associates
Supported By
Knowledge Partners
Associates
Govt. Of Maharashtra
YESHADA
DRDO
Official Bankers
Supporting Organisations

GLOBAL ORGANIZATION OF PEOPLE OF INDIAN ORIGIN
(GOPIO), INC.

National Federation Of Indian American
Associations (NFIA)
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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.
A Science and Technology Exhibition will be held
simultaneously with this convention where
achievements in Industry, Infrastructure,
Healthcare, Education, Culture etc will be
exhibited.
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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
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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.
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Venue
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.
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Shiv Chhatrapati Sport Complex Bale Wadi Pune
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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

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• Disaster Management Internal Security
• Education
• Energy
• Environment Climate Change
• Food Agriculture
• Healthcare
• ICT e-Governance
• Urban Infrastructure Management
• Water Natural Resources
• Women Empowerment, Social Rural Development

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• Track Focus
• Science Technology Led Sustainable
• Inclusive Growth Solutions

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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Womens 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
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Poster Selection Dr Anil Sahasrabuddhe
Convener Dr Vidya Gupta Dr Hemanat Boragaonkar Dr
Milind Mujumdar Prof Sunil Kulkarni
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Idea Show Case Dr K N Ganesh Convener Dr
Rajendra Lagu Dr Satish Ogale Dr Kalpana Joshi
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Curtain Raiser in Pune on 9 th July 2009
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Curtain Raiser in Mumbai on 7th August 2009
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Please come and Associate with GIST 2009 in Idea
Show Case Presentation Poster Session As
Delegate in large number
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GIST 2010 Destination Gujrath
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