Introduction

Environmental Information Awareness Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) uses a network of decentralized framework endowed with the agenda of integrating country-wide efforts towards environmental conservation and management. It encompasses the best functional aspects of the erstwhile ENVIS Scheme. It will serve as a one stop platform for dissemination of environmental information, informed policy formulation on various facets of environment and facilitation of alternate livelihoods through green skilling. It involves a recalibrated approach towards charting out a pathway for MoEF&CC to establish the quintessential social connect in order to enhance impact on the ground level. The Kerala EIACP deals with state of the environment aspects of Kerala State and is functioning at Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE).

Aims and Objective

• To nurture green, sustainable and inclusive workforce in order to enhance both living and environment standards while fostering gainful and self-employment of youth.
• To conduct skilling courses not only in traditional areas but also in new emerging areas like electric vehicles, hazardous waste/ Bio-medical waste etc. considering their future scope, requirements and prospects.
• To be involved in the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) being conceptualized by the Ministry.
• To facilitate technical and environmentally conscious industrial participation focused on sustainable development.
• To develop national and international collaboration for knowledge exchange and skilling and facilitating attainment of the SDGs.
• To aid sustainable livelihoods of tribal population especially in NER based on traditional knowledge and crafts.
• To facilitate informed decisions and policy making by catering to demand for research, innovation and data on emerging issues related to environment.
• To facilitate transition to environmentally conscious futuristic citizens including awareness among public/communities on environment related issues.
• To conduct Capacity Building Programmes in the State
• To conduct Green Skill Development Programmes

Target Beneficiaries

• Youth and students keen to pursue a career in environmental sector
• Budding entrepreneurs, working professionals including those in industrial sector, scientific and technical institutions and International Organisations
• Tribal population and NER
• Line Departments/Ministries (including MoEF&CC) and their autonomous bodies, research scholars and academic organisations/institutions
• General public/communities

Contact

Dr. P Harinarayanan
Senior Principal Scientist and EIACP Hub Kerala Coordinator
Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram 695004
Kerala, India.
Tel: 0471 2548299; 2548210
E-mail: ker@envis.nic.in, envkerala@gmail.com
Website https://eiacp.moef.gov.in/drc/eiacp/centre/32

Introduction
Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) play a key role in gaining an advantageous position in the competitive technological game for economic growth. India enjoys a large asset of R&D personnel and infrastructural facilities. Scientists and policy makers need more information, orientation and facilities for protecting the products of their intellectual powers. The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India had set up Patent Facilitation Centre (PFC) at Technology Information Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) and as a State level extension, Patent Information Centres were setup at State Capitals.

The Patent Information Centre (PIC) – Kerala, established at Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) has been functioning as a satellite centre of TIFAC, DST, Govt. of India, since 26th May 2003.

The major objectives of PIC- Kerala are;

• To generate massive awareness on the significance of IPR among Scientists, Researchers, Students, Faculty, Professionals, Entrepreneurs, grass root innovators, etc, throughout the State.
• To facilitate the filing of all forms of IPR, generated from the State.
• To provide Advisory services on IPR related matters
• To increase the Intellectual Property output of the State.

Schemes and Services

I. Technical and Legal support to individual inventors/ Institutions/ Departments/ Startups, etc., for filing all forms of IPR.

PIC provides technical and legal support for filing all types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, geographical Indications. Protection of plant varieties, IC layout designs, etc. KSCSTE has empanelled four Intellectual Property (IP) Firms to assist the stakeholders in drafting, filing their intellectual property rights applications at subsidized professional rates. This initiative ensures that individuals and organizations can access professional services at affordable costs, facilitating smoother and more efficient IP filing processes. For more details contact us.

II. In-House Patent and Trademark Search (Free of Cost)

Before proceeding with the filing of application for Patent and Trademark, it is crucial to assess the patentability of the invention or the availability of a trademark. PIC offers free in-house prior art search service for providing relevant documents related to your invention to assess its novelty and generates trademark search report (free of cost) to ascertain the availability of the trademark for registration.

 How to apply?

Please download the Patent Facilitation Form, fill the necessary details and send the signed copy to iprickerala@gmail.com

III. Technical and Financial assistance for organizing Seminars/ Workshops/ Conferences/ Training Programmes on IPR.

PIC-Kerala provides technical and financial assistance to the Government Organizations/ Departments/ Universities/ R&D Institutions / Educational Institutions and well established Non-Governmental Organizations/ Professional Bodies, for organizing Seminars/ Workshops/ Conferences/ Training Programmes on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). The objectives of such programmes are to create awareness on the various aspects of IPR especially Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Designs, Geographical Indications etc., among the Scientists, Researchers, Students, Faculty, Industrialists, Entrepreneurs, Grass root Innovators and General Public. The maximum financial assistance provided for organizing a one-day programme is Rs. 50,000/- and for a two-day Programme is Rs.75,000/-.

 How to apply?

Proposals for financial/technical assistance for conducting IPR awareness programmes will be invited through notification in the website. Proposals can be submitted online only during the active period of call for proposals.

VI. Technical, Legal and Financial support to grass root innovators for filing patents

PIC provides technical, legal and financial support to financially backward grass root innovators for filing their patents, as per the IPR Policy of KSCSTE.

V. Technical Support for establishing IPR Cells in Institutions

PIC provides technical support for establishing Institutional level IPR Cells. Proposals under the scheme will be invited through Notification and eligible Institutions/ Organizations can apply online during the active period of Notification.

 Contact Us

The Nodal Officer,
Patent Information Centre- Kerala (PIC-Kerala),
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSTE),
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004
Kerala, India
Tel: 0471 2548211, 2543234, 2548315, 2548312
E-mail: iprickerala@gmail.com
Website: www.patentcentre.kerala.gov.in

Downloads

• Patent Facilitation Form
• Guidelines for financial/technical assistance for organizing IPR awareness Seminars/Workshops/Conferences/Training Programmes
• Terms and Conditions for organizing IPR awareness programmes
• Guidelines for establishing IPR Cells with technical support of KSCSTE
• Statement of Expenditure & Utilization Certificate
• Information Booklet on IPR
• KSCSTE Empanelled Intellectual Property Firms

INTRODUCTION
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) formulated the programme National Green Corps (NGC) in 2001-2002, for promoting Eco-club formation and activities in schools across the country. In the year 2022-23, National Green Corps programme is revamped to Environment Education Programme (EEP), a component of the revamped Central Sector scheme ‘Environment Education, Awareness, Research and Skill Development (EEARSD)’. Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment is the Nodal agency of the programme in the State.

This programme intends to leverage on the key sectoral strength of Eco-clubs already formed under National Green Corps programme, other such clubs formed under various programmes/ schemes of the Government. The objective of the Programme is to sensitize children/ youth, on issues related to environment and to motivate them to adopt sustainable lifestyle, through varied pedagogical initiatives like workshops, projects, exhibitions, campaigns,  Competitions, Nature camps, summer vacation programmes, etc. About 4500 schools in the State are actively participating in the programme through the Ecoclub groups created in schools.

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Activities under EEP

• Sustainable life style Workshop for teachers & students: Sustainable life style workshops are organised for teachers and students of ecoclub schools under EEP Programme. The trainings are organised as one day programme for teachers and students at educational district level with the cooperation of District Implementation and Monitoring Committee of National Green Corps.
• Nature Camps: The programme aims to conduct field visits for NGC students in different protected areas/National parks/wildlife sanctuaries for 2-3 days to create awareness among school students on Environment and Nature. It  providesthe  studentsan  opportunityto  learnabout  naturalresources,  ecosystemservices  and  the importance of the area by involving them in activities such as: Know your Environment,  by preparing small checklist of flora and fauna seen/spotted by them in the nature trail, Bird watching, Trekking, Green Pledges, Group Discussion involving record/sharing of experiences and other nature based activities.
• Thematic campaigns & competitions:
  District and State level thematic competitions are organised every year for the Ecoclub students. Competitions such as Quiz, Painting, Essay writing, Debate etc. in connection with the Observation of Environmentally important days will be done. Under Thematic campaigns funds are released to the schools for organising Beach/ River/ Pond/ Public place cleaning campaigns, Street plays etc.
• EEP School Projects:
  As part of EEP programme funds are released from EEP for carrying out environment related projects in schools. The funds may be given to schools as student project to a group of students and a mentor for doing projects on environment related activities.
  The funds can be utilized for doing projects on environment such as Setting up of Biodiversity, Medicinal, Butterfly, Vegetable gardens, Miawaki forests, Bamboosetum, Waste composting measures in schools, Adopting measures for Plastic free campus, Adoption of natural bodies/places for protection, Hands on training for students on LED bulb making workshop, Mushroom cultivation.
• Hands on training for students @ R&D centers :
  KSCSTE–EEP Kerala organise hands on training for Ecoclub students at R&D Institutions  such as KFRI, STIC, CWRDM, JNTBGRI, MBGIPS & MSSRF on Tissue culture, Waste Management Techniques, Plantation Methods, Mushroom Cultivation, Water Quality Analysis, Traditional Knowledge transfer etc

 ELIGIBILITY

All registered schools in the State under State Government, CBSE and ICSC are eligible to form eco-clubs in the schools. The schools have to register in the EEP Portal maintained by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (https://eepmoefcc.nic.in/)

The Eco-club in school will be headed by the Principal or their nominee. The structure should include the Eco-club Coordinator and Eco-club Monitor in each class. About 50-100 students can become the members of each eco-clubs.

CONTACT

Dr. Anilkumar C

State Coordinator EEP

Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram 695004
Tel: ++91 + 471 2548223,317
E-mail: mail.kscste@kerala.gov.in, keralangc@gmail.com,
https://eepmoefcc.nic.in/

DOWNLOADS

• List of EEP District Coordinators

The National Children’s Science Congress (NCSC) is a program that aims to cultivate scientific curiosity among children across the country. The program encourages the use of scientific methods to explore and comprehend everyday problems related to their immediate surroundings. It is an inclusive program that welcomes children from all backgrounds, whether they are in or out of school, and regardless of their geographic, language, and cultural backgrounds. Children with disabilities are also welcomed. Through hands-on experience and the scientific method, the NCSC inspires children to explore, innovate, and discover scientific concepts. The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment (KSCSTE) serves as the State Nodal agency for implementing the Children’s Science Congress program, which involves schools from diverse socio-economic backgrounds across the State.

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The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has sanctioned the DBT Skill Vigyan State Partnership Programme in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, which will be executed in Kerala through the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). KBC, KSCSTE is collaborating with 15 state academic and research institutions to provide student training, technician training, and faculty training programmes. The three-month student and technician training programmes offer a monthly stipend and certification from the Sector Skill Councils under the Govt of India. The faculty training programmes offer 14-day hands-on training in cutting-edge areas of biotechnology.

FACULTY TRAINING PROGRAMME

The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has sanctioned the DBT Skill Vigyan State Partnership Programme in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, which will be executed in Kerala through the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). KBC, KSCSTE is collaborating with 15 state academic and research institutions to provide student training, technician training, and faculty training programmes.

The Faculty Training Programme is conducted by KSCSTE in collaboration with seven partnering institutions. The programme is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of faculty members and scientists in the field of biotechnology. It provides hands-on training in advanced and emerging areas of biotechnology, equipping participants with the latest tools and techniques to apply in their research and teaching endeavours.

Partner Institutions

1. Amrita School of Biotechnology, Amrita Viswa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri, Kollam
2. Department of Biotechnology, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT), Cochin
3. Business Incubation Centre – KUFOS, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Cochin
4. Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) Laboratory & Research Institute, Kollam
5. KSCSTE – Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode
6. College of Horticulture, Kerala Agriculture University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur
7. Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII), Kottayam

Courses Offered:

Details of Course Coordinators of the Faculty Training Programme

Student Training and Technician Training Programmes

The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, has sanctioned the DBT Skill Vigyan State Partnership Programme in Biotechnology and Life Sciences, which will be executed in Kerala through the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE). KBC, KSCSTE is collaborating with 15 state academic and research institutions to provide student training, technician training, and faculty training programmes.

The student and technician training programmes offer a three-month, hands-on, stipendiary training experience to individuals at the entry level, including plus two students, graduates, and postgraduates, specializing in various biotechnology fields. These programmes have been developed in collaboration with four prominent Sector Skill Councils under the Government of India’s purview: the Life Science Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI), Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative (FICSI), and Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC). The curriculum for these programs is in alignment with the Qualification Packages (QPs) established by the Sector Skill Councils, which are tailored to meet industry requirements.

Knowledge Partners

1. LSSSDC – Life Science Sector Skill Development Council
2. ASCI – Agriculture Skill Council of India
3. FICSI – Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative
4. HSSC – Healthcare Sector Skill Council

STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAMMES [Duration: 3 months]

LSSSDC – Life Science Sector Skill Development Council; FICSI – Food Industry Capacity and Skill Initiative

TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAMMES [Duration: 3 months]

LSSSDC – Life Science Sector Skill Development Council; ASCI – Agriculture Skill Council of India; HSSC – Healthcare Sector Skill Council

Total number of students to be trained per year: 400

Number of students to be trained under LSSSDC: 260
Number of students to be trained under ASCI: 80
Number of students to be trained under FICSI: 40
Number of students to be trained under HSSC: 20

Details of Course Coordinators of the Student Training Programme

Details of Course Coordinators of the Technician Training Programme

The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology, and Environment (KSCSTE) has established a Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) cell with the financial support of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India (No. DST/SCSP/SCCELL/2020/7 (G) date 23rd March 2021). The Cell officially started functioning from the 1st November 2021, with an aim to provide Science and Technology (S&T) based solutions for capacity building of both institutional and human capacities for the sustainable development of SC and ST communities.

Objectives.

• To assess the Livelihood System for sustainable livelihood planning through science, know-how, and practices.
• To capture traditional indigenous knowledge and upgrade the skills, building on local innovation and local knowledge systems.
• Establishment of a database of promising technologies that can be taken up for widespread adaptation.
• Mapping of the above data and resources on a Spatial Domain.
• To act as a Coordination Cell to promote the adaptation of appropriate and relevant technologies for the socio-economic development of the target population.
• Promotion, replication, and scaling up of successful technologies leading to socio-economic empowerment and capacity building.
• Development of programs and projects for strengthening human capacities, Institutional capacities, and technology deployment.

Approach

• The SC & ST Cell follows a participatory, bottom-up approach by engaging directly with communities to identify livelihood needs, capture local innovations, and combine them with scientific and technological interventions. This synergy will help shape effective strategies and guide policy initiatives aimed at the holistic development of SC/ST communities in Kerala.

Contact 

Dr. P Harinarayanan
Senior Principal Scientist, and Principal Investigator SC&ST CELL
Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom
Thiruvananthapuram
0471 2548299
Email:   kscstescstcell@gmail.com

National Science Day is observed to mark the novel discovery of Raman Effect by the great Indian Physicist Sir C. V. Raman on 28th February, 1928. The basic objective of observation of National Science Day is to spread the message of importance of science and its application among the people. KSCSTE is co-ordinating the State level activities in connection with the observance of National Science Day.

Procedure

In recognition of the contributions of the legendary Indian mathematician, Sri. Srinivasa Ramanujan, the Union Government of India in 2012 had decided to celebrate December 22, birthday of Srinivasa Ramanujan, as the National Mathematics Day every year. The basic objective of celebrating National Mathematics Day (NMD) is to spread the message of importance of mathematics for the development of humanity. Various initiatives are encouraged to enthuse, motivate and inculcate a positive attitude to learn mathematics among the younger generation of the country. Capacity building of teachers & students through training/ camps in Mathematics, development, production & dissemination of teaching learning materials (TLMs) for Mathematics and research in related areas will be a priority.

Procedure

Proposals in the prescribed format are generally invited in the month of October every year through advertisement in KSCSTE website and dailies.

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