Summary of individual school reports

Name of States: Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar Name of RRA: The National Academy of Sciences, India, Allahabad, India

Year: 2009- 2010

Name of Activity

Name of School

No. of Field Visits/ Institutional Visits

No. of Guest Lectures No. of Audio-Visual Shows No. of Lab Experiments / Hands-

on Activities

Any OtherActivity

1 Govt. Excellence

Hr. Sec. School

Sidhi, M.P.

4Eco Club Forest, Black Bug or Baqdara Sanctuary, Pench National Park, Seori, M.P.

8Madagascar System for Paddy Crop; worm compost & irrigation; Objectives of Environ. Education; Necessity of Conservation of Medicinal plants; Asparagus Cropping; Wood land Birds of State;

5ECO- House Model selected for National Science Fair Calcutta; Quiz Competition on Natural Resource Awareness; DNA Club Visits by Students; Debate Contest on Kopen Hegon Conference is in favour to India or not; Science Drama on Megatron;

4Blood Grouping; Food Adulteration; Specimen-identification & Classification; Animal diseases, causes & prevention

Painting contest on Global warming, Essay writing on climate change, Poster contest of water pollution, Slogan writing contest, Project work on pollution, Food adulteration, Monitoring medicinal plants in Sidhi

2 Central Academy Hr. Sec. School, Shahdol,

M.P.

10Visit to Murna river to study storage of water; experimentation on ground water level, visit to medicinal park and local zoological park, release of pollutants from paper mill, Amlai, Shahdol, from National Thermal Power Station,

8Project tiger; Save water save life; Save planet; Conservation of wild life & their nature; Majhgawa Herbal Plant, Umaria; Aquatic animals & plants; Biological plants and their nature;

07Ozone layer depletion, Importance of forest and conservation, Effect of CFC gas on ozone layer; Effect of wastewater and solid materials by NTPC;

06Testing of increasing level of CO2 in atmosphere; Testing polluted water from factory; pH value of water;

08Slogan & Poster Camp for eco-system; Rally for pollution awareness; Poster and slogan about Pyramid & Food Chain, Conservation of oxygen & water cycle;

Chachai, Anupur, and from Sanjay Gandhi National Thermal Power Corporation, Manghthar, Umaria; visit to Siya Rose Garden, Shahdol; air pollution from factories like O.P.M. Amlai

Herbal Plants,

3 Meenakshi Educational

Institute, Sagar, M.P.

6Visit to Rahatgarh waterfall to test colloidal content in water; visit to Engineering College to understand importance of practicals; visit to Garpairah Hanuman Mandir to look for the Natural diversity; visit to Vila Dam for water analysis; visit to Bina Refinery Heavy Projects at Bina; visit to B.T. Institute of Research & Technology; visit to J.N.C.T. Bhopal for the presentation on Conservation by World Wild Foundation

13Composition of earth; gradation and degradation of earth; space exploration; increasing pollution & its ill effects; ecological awakening; psychological change due to climate & its effects; how technology plays hazardous and important role in human life; increasing pollution due to increasing vehicles; polythene and its impact on environment; global temperature change; global affairs and their relation with technology

9Global warming (through CDs); A program in Ravindra Bhawan in Sagar to enhance the importance of ecological diversities; a movie on Global warming (John Coleman); Depletion of Natural Resources; Global hazards in Antarctica due to thinning of Ozone layers; Algorie’s Climatic Warning through Youtube; Ravi and kharif cultivation by Gram Panchayat; Basics of chemistry –a film on al-chemie; Volcanic eruption and their behavior through Youtube;

12Effect of pollution on trees; Experiment on pollutant content and contamination of air; food adulteration; Radiation experiment in Engineering Colleges (by the Lecturers); Plant sampling from sadar area to check the contamination; Extraction of stomata of various plants; types of crop and their diseases; pH determination to suggest the nature of solution;

7Debate on the importance of politics in society is it necessary or not; Quiz on basic sciences; Seminar on Robotics, Mechatronics; Students presentation on Global hazards, ecological cycles & varied Human diversity, technological evidences;

4 Mother Teresa Hr.

Sec. School, Khajuraho,

M.P.

05Visited Vermiculture farm at Maharajpur to promote worm culture for agriculture; Panna National Park for floral and faunal biodiversity; visited silent zone of Panna National Park for Crocodile conservation; visited Pollution Control Board for testing water quality; visited Pahal Vatika Garden Khajuraho

06Lecture on Ecology; Wild life conservation; Water conservation; Environment and man; Relation between animal and environment; Natural resources and conservation;

02Show of Wild and pet animals by LCD; film of Jurassic Park which provided information on extinct animals like Dinosaur

06Demonstration of osmosis and diffusion; Photosynthesis with light and dark reaction; Respiration of plant: release of CO2; Luminous zone by Bunsen burner; Candle experiment; Acclimatization of animals (fish) in aquarium;

04Save Environment Save Life on the occasion of Children’s day; Identification of faunal diversity from local vicinity of Khajuraho; Compilation of biodiversity register; Quiz, debate and exhibition contest on environment

5 E.C. I. Higher Sec.

School Rewa, M.P.

04Kuthuliya Agriculture Farm, Rewa; Chachai, Rewa; Govindgarh, Rewa; Bandhav Garh- Umaria, M.P.

06Water pollution; Conservation of Food Stuff; Fruits poisoning; Biodiversity and Human Health

05Water sampling and testing for pH and hardness; Food adulteration testing in milk and Khowa; Determination of purity and concentration of different samples of milk; Collection of medicinal plants

10Essay competition on Natural Resources, Water Conservation; Environmental Protection is the Protection of Human beings; Demonstration of scientific names and uses of medicinal plants; Poster competition; Project report on biodiversity, medicinal plant, water harvesting, balance diet, ecosystem, global warming, green house effect, rain water harvesting, organic revolution

6 Bonanza Convent Hr. Sec. School, Satna, M.P.

04Visit at Unimech Industries of Submersible pump; Rarua Farm Botanical Garden, Satna; Fishery Farm, Maihar; Engineering and Technology Institute (VITS)-Satna

07Different fields of Biotechnology; Water conservation and alternative sources of energy; Recent development in electronics; Space science; Climatic conditions; Bio-medical fields; Biochemistry

04Working of CRO equipments; Science movie based on recent development in the field of biotechnology; movie based on power generation; movie based on animal science

04Experiments on transistors FET and CRO; Lab works on microscopic examinations in Zoology department, Satna and on electronics projects at BCS-Satna;

06Summer School 2009; Demonstration of Food Adulteration kit; Debate, quiz competition on Science Day (10th Nov.); School level and then District level exhibition, quiz and debate competition

7 Shealing Home

English. School,

Chhatarpur, M.P.

04Raju Nursery Mausahniya-Nowgong; Vegetable Nursery Baruasagar Jhansi; Urmil Dam Bada Malhara Chhatarpur

05Biodiversity; Global warming; Water storage and Wild life conservation; Man and Environment; Medicinal Plants

04Biodiversity; Save water; CDs on Global warming; Save wild life and conservation of environment;

05Working model experiments on mathematics; Classification of plants; Photosynthesis; Water testing (Purity level); Solar energy model

08VTP Training; Workshop for mathematics; Poster making competition on ‘Save wild life’; Green day celebration; Quiz on Environment & Forestry; Slogan competition on ‘Save water’, Poem recitation contest on Save trees, Reduce pollution;

Debate competition “For the Protection of trees, we should stop construction”; Essay on “How can the wastage of natural resources be minimized”; Summer Camp-Poster making for the safety of environment, Dance theme based on ‘Stop Pollution’

8 Govt. Excellence

Hr. Sec. School, Maihar,

M.P.

06Govt. P.G. Vivekanand College; Olea Temple; Podi fish form; Baba Talab; Duadhan Jalprapat; Deviji Temple Hill; Chchai Jal Prapat;

08Man & Communicable disease; Disaster management; Summit on Copenhagen; Water conservation in India; Water harvesting; Green house effect; Global warming a myth; Chemical pollution; Biodiversity on Earth

08Global warming; Genetic Engineering; Biodiversity Conservation; Types of Communicable diseases; Cell division & its growth; DNA isolation; Diseases of AIDS; Physiology of different organ systems in man; Embryology of plants; Visuals on Local Biodiversity; Woodland birds;

08Surveying indigenous and Extinct species of animals and plants; Food adulteration; Water quality testing; Soil testing; Biochemical test of fat, protein, starch, urine etc; Blood testing; Dissection of flower parts in different plants; Sugar tests in blood of man; Blood pressure check up from Sphigmomanometer ;

06Developing science bulletin board and science library; Project & Exhibition on Nature and Environment; Rally for awareness of nature; School garden activity; Rally for awareness of sanitation;

9 Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Datia, M.P.

04Visit to power house to know energy consumption; Gandhi Park; Computer & Bio Lab to know the instrumentation; Working with Nature

04Infectious diseases and prophylaxis; Global warming; Working with nature; Conservation of energy; Characteristics of potable water;

05Slide show on stem cell; presentation on biodiversity; DNA Garden; Electric power distribution; Global warming

06Study of plant population frequency; Soil sampling; pH determination; soil moisture; soil texture; plantation of trees; Preservation of plant & natural resources

Seminar on AIDS, Cancer, Biodiversity and Environmental crisis commenced; Properties of soil; Purification of water; Study of biodiversity; Hariyali Mahotsava Plantation Programme; VTP at NASI

10 C.A.B. Inter 04 07 02 02 07

College Meerut

Cantt, U.P.

Field survey for Solar Eclipse; visit to Gandhi Bagh Meerut for studying biodiversity and the nature; Field survey to know whether life exist on another planet or not

Chandrayaan; Ozone day; Solar eclipse; medicinal plant; Global warming; Food adulteration and water testing; Biodiversity loss and conservation;

Audio-visual on Solar EclipseGlobal warming

Food AdulterationWater testing

Poster display on Ozone day; IQ test; Quiz on Biodiversity; G.K. Awareness exam; Talent hunt exam on Scientific aspect of Deepawali; Project of Astronomy; Chart contest on pollution

11 T.D. Inter College, Jaunpur,

U.P.

05Local tour for floral biodiversity; visit to Sarnath Temple and Zoo and Museum; visit to Central Library of BHU; visit to historical fort of Ramnagar built by Kashi Naresh; visit to Regional Science City at Lucknow

03Health and Hygiene; Environmental Pollution; Awareness towards environment

04Science exhibition show; Speech contest on global warming; Debate and Quiz contest on Problematic life is a result of Scientific development; Speech contest on Environmental Pollution;

04Water testing of local samples; Testing of adulteration in spices and ghee; H2S gas preparation; Qualitative analysis of different common salts;

03Demonstration of food adulteration; Yoga-Pranayam Training; Project of Medicinal plants and Biodiversity

12 Prabhat Academy

Pratapgarh, U.P.

2Water bodies of Pratapgarh; Science Exhibition (organized by NASI, Allahabad)

7Global warming and its effect on plants; Increasing population & its effects on environment; Changing Environmental Conditions; Development of Biotechnology; Wonders of Science; Development in agriculture & technology;

6Day to day changing of Environmental temperature & climate; Enhancing pollution in urban areas;

5Presence of heavy metals in groundwater; working model on water harvesting system; Utilization of solar energy (solar cell, solar electronic devices); Model demonstration on green house effect; Experiment showing global warming;

13 Parker Inter College

Moradabad, U.P.

03Herbarium Collection Near Tajpur Village; Dear Park visit; Biodiversity Nature Camp;

14Biodiversity; Demerits of Deforestation; Ecological balance; Inter species relationship; Structure; Endangered species; Remote sensing; Wild animals; R.- D.N.A. Technique; Medicinal plants; Global warming; Domestic uses of plants; Pollution; Human environment

05Film show on Biodiversity, Global warming, wild life, Vulture, Monkeys

04Experiment on soil erosion, D.N. A. Isolation, Sterilization, Food adulteration

08Quiz/ Debate; V.T.P. Allahabad; Winter School

14 Mahagaon 04 04 02 02 09

Inter College Kaushambi,

U.P.

Visit to local and nearest villages for campaigning against polythene misuse; visit to K.V.K. areas for local biodiversity knowledge; visit for local water problem; visit near the local bank of Ganga river for the study of biodiversity

Life cycle of Honey bee and its significance; Significance of biodiversity; Food adulteration; Magic of Science

Film show on water conservation and water resources of different states of India; show on Dudhwa National Park;

Regular laboratory experiments held on water testing and food adulteration.

Summer Schools and V.T.Ps.; Essay writing on Biodiversity; Poster and Debate on Natural Resources; Slogan writing on Biodiversity Conservation; Kara Mahotsava

15 M.D. Jain Inter College Agra, U.P.

06Botanical Garden (University Campus); visit to bank of Yamuna for assessing water pollution; Shahjahan Garden to study biodiversity; visit at Chitrakoot with RRA Club

06Medicinal Plants; Wild life & Endangered species; Types of ecosystems and conservation; rDNA Technology; Remote sensing

08Slide show on Medicinal plants; Model of Ecosystem; A document film on bear- ‘Wild life species’; Science Exhibition; Group discussion on water problem and remedy;

04Water testing; food adulteration; Air pollution testing;

10Winter School at Lucknow; Attended four seminars with RRA Club; Group discussion on communicable diseases, Quiz & Debate; Workshop on biodiversity & its conservation; Workshop on herbarium preparation

16 Tagore Public School

Allahabad, U.P.

04Visited Agricultural Deemed University Allahabad; visited Utthan Jhalwa for their projects; visited NASI, Allahabad for Winter School and VTP; visited Vaidyanath factory to learn about Ayurvedic medicine; visited nearby villages for plant sampling

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04Environment; Global warming; Climate change; Brown clouds

08Water testing or river sample; water testing of drinking water; adulteration in milk, spices, purification of water, Herbarium collection

08District level competition- Debate, Quiz, Oration, Painting, Creative writing, Exhibition; Cleaning of the Sangam Ghat; Preparation of Jute and Cotton bags and its distribution in Magh Mela; Celebration of Birthday of C.V. Raman; Scrape book preparation; Seminar-cum-conference on Global warming

17 C.P. Vidya 02 07 01 05 08

Niketan, Farrukhabad,

U.P.

Visit to Simra Nagla for surveying rare species of medicinal plants; Biodiversity visit to Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mussouri and Dehradun

Sustainable development; Wild life and endangered species; Ecosystem and Biodiversity; Swine flu: A Pandemic threat; Water conservation and its consequences; Celebration of International Year of Biodiversity;

Film show on ‘An inconvenient thruth: A Global Warming’

Microscopic study of aquatic microorganism under compound microscope; Demonstration of osmosis, Unequal transpiration; Plasmolysis and Photosynthesis

VTP programmes; Celebration of World Environment Day & International Year of Biodiversity; Environment Awareness Rally; Tree Plantation in respect of Gandhi Ji and Shastri Ji Jayanti; Distribution of 500 plants in a Rally on the eve of Children’s Day; Environmental Quiz & Poster presentation on ‘Our Environment & Biodiversity’

18 S D D B Ram Inter College,

Pilibhit, U.P.

03Nanakmata Gurudwara Uttaranchal; Nanaksagar dam Uttaranchal; Van Aushadhi Shala L. H. State P.G. Medical College; Bareilly for studying comparative biodiversity

05Wild life; Ecosystem; Tissue culture; I.P.R. Issue; r- DNA Technology

03Global warming; Water recharge and conservation; Dudhwa National Park

05Slide making; DNA isolation; Vermiculture; Animal preservation; Water testing;

05Slogan and conferences on World Ozone day; District level competition- debate, quiz, oration, exhibition; essay competition; Nature March; Group awareness in villages for herbal medicinal plants

19 D A V Inter College,

Mehdawal, Sant Kabir Nagar, U.P.

4Bakhira Lake; TRGL Balika Vidyalaya, Mehdawal to demonstrate food adulteration; Kushmi Jungle;

05Biodiversity; Wild life; Ecosystem; Uncontrolled milking of natural resources;

02Global warmingBiodiversity

2Food adulteration; Water testing;

05Project work on endangered bird; discussion forum for DNA club; School and District level Environmental quiz and poster contest; VTP at NASI;

20 D A V Public

01Biodiversity visit to

02Medicinal plants &

02CDs supplied by NASI,

03Developing skill of

04Painting competition on

School, Powergrid Campus,

Biharsharif, Bihar

Rajgir; their importance (Neem); World Population- at alarming stage;

Allahabad; Global warming; how to make science projects by audio visual means

Herbarium preparation; Isolation of DNA from seed; Testing of purity of water

the eve of Hiroshima Day(06 Aug); Essay contest on value of bio-resources-direct, indirect & ethical values; On the eve of Green Consumer Day (28th Sep) a lecture was organized;

21 D. A. V. Inter

College, Siwan, Bihar

6Sri Krishna Science Museum Patna; Patna Zoo; Gopalganj Thawe; Regional Science City Lucknow; Vindhya region around Chitrakoot; Panna Tiger Reserve; Maihar

8Population and Pollution; Marine ecosystem; Land ecosystem; Climate change; Biodiversity and Conservation of Natural Resources; Ecosystem and ecological balance; Conservation of energy; A lecture on earth on ‘Earth Day’;

5DNA Extraction at RRA, NASI; Global warming; Motion pictures on Deep Sea Flora & Fauna;

3Electronics-soldering; LED Lamp; DNA isolation from seeds; Aquarium preparation; Water testing; Food adulteration;

08Quiz programme on environment; Art competition on pollution, A rally on World Population Day; District level competition-debate, quiz, oration, exhibition; project work on pollution, observed galleries on Conservation of Natural Resources, Rally on world population; Global warming is a mystery-essay and debate; Atmospheric changes, Water quality & management and Dinosaur; Project work on biodiversity and waste disposal etc under VTP by RRA Club NASI

22 Chapra Central School, Chapra, Bihar

04Sri Krishna Science Museum Patna; Patna Zoo; Gopalganj Thawe; Chitrakoot; Panna Tiger Reserve Satna; Maihar

05Biodiversity and Conservation; Environmental changes; Importance of Forest; Energy conservation

04Global warming; 15 Science lectures provided through CDs provided by NASI;

05Water testing; Food adulteration; LED Lamp; DNA isolation from seeds; Aquarium preparation;

06Project on animal behaviour, natural resources, biodiversity and conservation; debate & quiz on AIDS; project on biodiversity and conservation wild life, plants and animals; VTP at NASI

A Report on visit of Programme Monitoring Unit (PMU), New Delhi

A panel of Scientists constituted by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, New Delhi, visited The National Academy of Sciences, India, Allahabad on 21st August, 2010 for the assessment of the Regional Resource Agency (i.e. NASI, Allahabad). It is worth mentioning that a project on ‘Natural Resources Awareness’ is being successfully run by the NASI for the last three years with the help of its established 25 DNA Club Schools (Nodal Centres) in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. Dr. B. C. Sabat, Senior Scientist, Union Ministry of Environment, New Delhi; Dr. P.K. Seth, Director, Biotech Park, Lucknow; and Dr. L. M. Misra, Scientist, CIMAP, Lucknow were the distinguished experts of the panel. The meeting started at 8:45 am in the Council room of the Academy.

Prof. Krishna Misra, Coordinator, Indo-Russian Centre for Biotechnology, IIIT, Allahabad and General Secretary-HQ, NASI; Prof. S.L. Srivastava, Coordinator, Science Communication Programme, NASI; Dr. Niraj Kumar, Principal Investigator, DNA Club Project and Executive Secretary, NASI; and Dr Mohd. Masood, Co-PI, DNA Club Project, NASI provided their active support to make the visit fruitful. Prof. D.K. Chauhan, Member, LAC, DNA Club Project, NASI, Dr. V.C. Srivastava, NASI; Sri A.K. Srivastava, Deputy ES, NASI, Sri B.P. Singh, AES, NASI; Dr. Chitranjan Kumar, JRF, DNA Club Project, NASI and Mrs. Meera Shukla also coordinated this programme to make it a grand success.

Prof. Krishna Misra extended warm welcome; and outlined the objectives of the DNA Club (i.e. Department of Biotechnology’s Natural Resources Awareness Club) to spread natural resource awareness among the students and general mass in order to equip them with relevant skill of bioresource conservation.

Dr. Niraj Kumar introduced the distinguished scientists; and the 20 DNA Club Coordinators from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. Dr. Chitranjan Kumar presented the DNA Club Annual Report (June 2009- June 2010) of NASI, Allahabad before the panel of Scientists. The highlight of the report was : RRA (NASI, Allahabad) organized three Vacation Training Programmes (VTPs) on the theme of International Year of Biodiversity (2010) during this year and each VTP lasted for a period of 21 days.

Dr. Niraj Kumar discussed about the visits to scientific institutions, biodiversity tours to Vindhyan region of Chitrakoot and Maihar, Pilibhit, Haridwar and Rishikesh valley, Nanital and Bhimtal; scientific lectures, audio visuals, hand’s on experiments, proposed projects related to the diverse field of Environment, Climate change, Biodiversity loss and Conservation. Dr. Kumar emphasized that students and teachers were fortunate to have the exposure and opportunities to interact with the eminent scientists/resource persons. Prof. Krishna Misra presented the copies of the reports to the visiting scientists; and also proposed a vote-of –thanks in the end of the session.

The panel of scientists/experts visited to the DNA Clubs – Mahagaon Inter College Kaushambi (in rural area) and Tagore Public School Allahabad (in urban area) as per suggestion of Programme Monitoring Unit (PMU), New Delhi. These experts addressed a large gathering (more than 500) of students and teachers during the functions organized at both the DNA Clubs. Dr. B.C. Sabat stressed on the need to promote and support the participation of youth in the programmes and activities aimed for conservation of the biodiversity. He said that involvement of youngsters is vital to save our planet earth from pollution and degradation. Dr. Sabat informed the participants about the strenuous efforts being made by the environmentalists and others towards pollution control and conservation of nature. Students from other 5 schools around Kaushambi and 15 schools of the city also participated in the programme held at Tagore Public School. The organizing coordinator, Shri Sanjay Srivastava motivated the students to come forward for conserving our natural resources. Interactive sessions also followed through which the scientists made best effort to quench the thirst of inquisitive minds of the children. The talented participants were given certificates and Prizes by the distinguished guests on this occasion.

A meeting of the DBT panel and the Coordinators of 20 DNA Clubs of U.P., M.P. and Bihar was also organized at 4:45 pm in the Council room of the Academy. The following coordinators of DNA Club Schools were present:-

Sri M.S. Khan, Rewa, M.P.; Dr. A.K. Dubey, Khajuraho, M.P.; Mr. Manish Agrawal, Satna, M.P.; Sri Atul K. Garg, Maihar, M.P.; Mr. K.D. Gupta, Pratapgarh, U.P.; Mr. Manoj Prabhakar, Moradabad, U.P., Sri Anil Kumar Singh, Siwan, Bihar; Sri Sudhir Singh, Meerut, U.P.; Sri. Mukesh C. Jain, Agra, U.P.; Sri Lakshmi Kant Sharma, Pilibhit, U.P; Sri. Ravindra Nath Shukla, Sidhi, M.P.; Sri. Jagdish Chandra Misra, S K Nagar, U.P.; Sri Saurabh Rai, Sagar, M.P.; Sri M.P. Sharma, Datia, M.P.; Sri Pradeep Rai, Sagar, M.P.; Mr. K.C. Varghese, Principal, Chhatarpur, M.P.; Ms Shivali Kesharwani, Chhatarpur, M.P.; Sri Sanjay Srivastava, Allahabad, U.P.; Mr. Waseem Ahmad, Kaushambi, U.P.; Sri Jai Singh, Jaunpur, U.P.; and Sri S.K. Verma, Nalanda, Bihar. All the invited distinguished persons provided their opinion and the following important conclusions were reached at the end of the meeting:-

1. The Project on ‘Natural Resources Awareness’ be continued for the next year i.e. 2011.

2. The Audio-Visual aids be provided to the DNA Club Schools established by RRA, NASI, Allahabad.

3. Keeping in mind, the availability of students/ teachers participation in VTPs, the duration for each VTP will be shortened to 10 days.

4. Each Coordinator of the DNA Club School should have a laptop with net-connect facility.

5. Nodal Centres or DNA Club Schools be financially supported for organizing some special lectures related to natural resources, biodiversity and its conservation.