SCIENCE TEACHERS' CONGRESS 2021 BROCHURE
October 14, 2021
DELHI STATE SCIENCE TEACHERS’ FORUM (Regd.)
ABOUT THE FORUM :
Delhi State Science Teachers’ Forum is a
non political academic , voluntary
organization of Science Teachers , Teacher
Educators & Educational Administrators of
National Capital Territory of Delhi. It has
nearly 5000 ordinary members, 1200 life
members and 300 institutions as members.
Since its inception in the year 1979, the
Forum has been doing the pioneering work
in the field of science education by carrying
out various activities. Eminent educationists
and scientists such as Dr. A P J Abdul
Kalam, Prof. D. S. Kothari, Prof. Yashpal,
Dr. S. Z. Qasim, Dr. S. K. Joshi, Prof.
Jalaluddin, Dr. Kishan Lal, Prof. A. R.
Verma, Dr. Ashok Parthasarthy and several
other persons of eminence have
deliberated in the programmes organized
by the Forum from time to time. In the year
2017, the Forum was bestowed upon with
the ‘National Award’ by Deptt. of Science &
Technology, Govt. of India for its efforts in
popularizing science among children.
OBJECTIVES :
To propagate, popularize and promote
science education.
To work for the betterment of science
education.
To promote innovation in pedagogical
concepts in science.
To disseminate the scientific information
among the learners.
To promote research in science education
To help in solving the academic problems
of science teachers.
To help and support the children in
academics belonging to the weaker
sections of the society.
LIFE MEMBERSHIP
Science persons, who wish to promote
Science teaching among school children
and pay a fee of Rs. 250/= are enrolled
as Life Members of the Forum.
6 th SCIENCE TEACHERS’ CONGRESS
MAIN THEME: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ABOUT THE MAIN THEME : A BRIEF
“My preferences are all for Science and
methods of science, for science has
opened up new vistas which wait to be
explained. Science and scientific methods
are the basis of life today. There lies in
science the search for truth on the one
hand and the betterment of humanity on
the other.
Jawahar Lal Nehru
With the advent of time, Science and
Technology is advancing at exponential
speeds now and is going to make it
possible within a decade to solve some of
the grand challenges of humanity. It will
need a global effort and that is why Indian
scientists, entrepreneurs and the
government have to play a vital role.
The World Commission on Environment
and Development Report-
“Our Common Future (1987)” defined
Sustainable Development as the
Development which meets and satisfies
the present needs without compromising
the future demands. Sustainable
Development does not mean shifting to
pre-Industrial Science and Technological
era but promising alternate methods and
strategies in science and technologies to
the present scenario.
Technology is often looked upon as an
elixir, as a panacea, as a cure for all. but it
is not so. It is to be treated as an enabler
and a multiplier and not as the main
product Human behaviour and the way
humans understand and use technology is
what matters. Sustainability can not be
merely about ivory tower concepts and
armchair ideas. Science and Technology
has evolved from being an island to a
‘Contiguous landmass’ linked to society,
industry and government working in close
collaboration with these three to solve
practical problems, which the country is
facing today.
The Science and Technology and the
innovation policy of 2020 states that if
India to “march ahead on a sustainable
pathway - - -- - - - towards achieving an
ATMNIRBHAR BHARAT, a greater
emphasis may be needed on developing
indigenous technologies and encouraging
grass-root innovations”.
A few vital thrust areas with regard to
science and technology developments
may be pondered upon as below:* Environmental Sustainability as a must
pursue option for the masses. * Energy
efficiency measures and how to
augment the respective National energy
productions. * Efficient water manage
ment and water resources. * Sustainable
waste management involving reduction
of waste, re-use of consumable,
recycling and recovery of waste that is
produced. * Updating knowledge on
recent Artificial Intelligence models and
tools available as AI technology needs
awareness about the specific applications
of institutional interest. Using algorithms
to decide the chances of a defendant
becoming a repeat offender. * Robotics,
nanotechnology, data science, cyber
security, space exploration and use of
IT in agriculture are also among the
sustainable goals.
Development of Science and Technology
is dedicated to science and technology
dissemination with a strong commitment in
spreading scientific awareness, especially
with Indian perspectives, ethos and
cultural milieu. Hence the success of
sustainable development goal lies in the
diffusion and use of science and technolo
gy innovations and skills. It will help to
elevate science and technology into
celebration and bring it close to everyday
life towards sustainable development.
DSSTF Office: Room No.101, Science
Centre, Link Road, Karol Bagh, N Delhi-5
Email: dsstfregd@gmail.com
Website I D: www.dsstf.org
For Life Membership, Contact: 9313602293
PLENARY SESSION
SUB –THEMES
Deliberations by Practicing Teachers
1. NEP 2020 — Future of Science
Education
Ms. Monika Sindhwani, PGT (Physics)
Bal Bharati Public School, Sect. 14,
Rohini, Delhi
Ms. Pooja Sharma, TGT (Biology)
Bal Bharati Public School, Sect. 14,
Rohini, Delhi
2. Enriching experiences-
Online
Science teaching
Dr. Ravijot Sandhu, PGT (Chemistry)
NDMC Navyug School, Laxmi Bai Nagar,
New Delhi
Dr. Puneeta Malhotra, (Advisor Science)
Society for Advancement of Education,
Cambridge Group of Schools, NCR
3. Augmented Reality (AR) - An
innovative tool in Science teaching
Ms. Rajinder Saini, TGT (N. Sc.)
Delhi Police Public School, (PTS Campus)
Wazirabad, Delhi
Ms. Yogita Girotra, TGT (N. Sc.)
Core Academic Unit, D O E, Delhi
Dr. K K Nathan, Principal Scientist
(Retd.), IARI, Smt. Geeta Gangwani,
Principal B B P S, Rohini and members of
the Organizing Committee, DSSTF
mentored and guided the teachers in their
presentations.
6th SCIENCE TEACHERS’ CONGRESS
Theme :
On Saturday , 09th October , 2021
Through: VIRTUAL MODE
Inaugural Session
Chief Guest
Prof. (Dr.) VENU GOPAL ACHANTA
Director
National Physical Laboratory, C.S.I.R.
Preside by :
Sh. UDIT PRAKASH RAI I.A.S.
Director of Education
Govt. of NCT of Delhi
Plenary Session
Preside by :
Dr. DINESH KUMAR
Professor, D.E.S.M.
N.C.E.R.T., New Delhi
Organized By :
DELHI STATE SCIENCE TEACHERS’ FORUM (REGD)
