Dervan Vigyan Mahotsav
Dervan Vigyan Mahotsav was celebrated as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – 75 Years of Indian Independence, an initiative of the Govt. of India to fuel the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
The theme is based on five pillars: Freedom Struggle, Ideas@75, Actions@75, Achievements@75, and Resolves@75.
The event focuses on key issues for a self-reliant India, including nutrition and health, indigenous technology, environment, education, and energy.
It aims to enlighten students on the contributions of Indian scientists to the freedom struggle and showcase India’s journey in science and technology from rich traditional knowledge to modern advancements.
Features include addresses by eminent personalities and interactive discussions with experts under the theme “Broadening the Horizons.”
INAUGURATION CEREMONY
Chief Guest: Shri. Jayantrao Sahasrabudhe (National Organizing Secretary, Vijnana Bharati)
Co-Guest: Dr. Ravindra Kulkarni (Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai)
Sessions & Events
Biosimilar Development & Beating the Affordability Challenge
Date: 18/04/2025
Speaker: Dr. Shilpa Gadgil (Vice President, Bioprocess Development R&D)
Green Building
Date: 17/02/2025
Speaker: Mr. Nijanand Sarawate (Sustainability Consultant, Catalyst Partners, USA)
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Date: 29/01/2025
Speaker: Dr. Sanjay Deshpande (Consultant Anaesthetist)
Drug Discovery and Development – An Indian Story
Date: 06/01/2025
Speaker: Dr. Sudhir Anil Kulkarni (Vice President, Discovery Research at Novalead)
AIDS Awareness
Date: 03/12/2024
Speaker: Dr. Yogendra Shelke (ICTC Incharge, Walawalkar Hospital)
Career Guidance
Date: 21/11/2024
Speaker: Dr. Pratima Sheorey (Director & Founder, eVyaas Learning Pvt. Ltd.)
National Space Day
Date: 23/08/2024
Speaker: Dr. Aishwarya Thakur (Post Doctoral Researcher, National Institute for Astrophysics, Rome)
Importance of Nutritional Balanced Diet and Its Sources
Date: 24/06/2024
Speaker: Dr. Yellojirao Mirajkar (GIST Forum, India)
Particle Accelerator and Its Applications
Date: 13/06/2024
Speaker: Dr. Asawari Dhavale (Senior Scientist, BARC)
Motivation to Join Armed Forces
Date: 08/06/2024
Speaker: Major Archis Sabnis (Major, Indian Armed Forces)
Indian Knowledge System
Date: 12/04/2024
Speaker: Dr. Kalyan Sundaram (Senior Scientist)
Clean Energy
Date: 27/01/2024
Speaker: Dr. Ashish Lele (Director, CSIR – National Chemical Laboratory)
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Date: 25/01/2024
Speaker: Mr. Narendra Kale (Innovative IT Entrepreneur)
Encouraging Youngsters to Join Armed Forces
Date: 28/12/2023
Speaker: Smt. Anuradha Gore (Principal Retd., Raja Ramdev Poddar High School)
Career Guidance in Joining Armed Forces
Date: 05/12/2023
Speaker: Capt. Rammohan Oka (Naval Pilot, Indian Navy)
Space Science
Date: 04/12/2023
Speaker: Dr. Pramod Kale (Ex. Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO)
AIDS Awareness
Date: 02/12/2023
Speaker: Dr. Prasanna Nakate & Dr. Yogendra Shelke (Doctors at B.K.L. Walawalkar Hospital)
A Seminar on Banking and Educational Loan
Date: 27/10/2023
Speaker: Mr. Yashwant Barve (Financial Inclusive Counsellor, Bank of India)
Learning Physics by Doing
Date: 14/10/2023
Speaker: Dr. Jayant Joshi (Engineer at UGC-DAE CSR, BARC)
Memory and Concentration
Date: 07/10/2023
Speaker: Dr. Krishnaji Kulkarni (Consultant in Neuropsychology)
Guidance to the Students
Date: 07/10/2023
Speaker: Padmavibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar (Nuclear Physicist, Retd. Chairman AECI)
Astronomy, Space and Technology
Date: 03/10/2023
Speaker: Leena Bokil (Space Educator, NASA-Honeywell Program)
A Healthy Lifestyle
Date: 30/09/2023
Speaker: Dr. Achyut Joshi (Consultant in Nephrology and Internal Medicine)
Yoga and Its Benefits
Date: 09/09/2023
Speaker: Dr. Veena A. Londhe (Honorary Prof., Dept. of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai)
Astrochat with Students
Date: 29/08/2023
Speaker: Dr. Shreeya Shetye & Dr. Nicolas Wijsen (KU Leuven University, Belgium)
Start Up Culture in India
Date: 26/08/2023
Speaker: Mr. Neeraj Athalye (Innovation Evangelist, Sales Leader & Operation Head, SUSE)
Astrology – Mediniya Jyotish, Palmistry, Phal Jyotish
Date: 19/08/2023
Speaker: Vidyavachaspati Shri Udayraj Sane (Astrologist)
Introduction to Astrophysics
Date: 31/07/2023
Speaker: Dr. Aishwarya Thakur (Post Doctoral Researcher, National Institute for Astrophysics, Rome)
Cryogenics-Refrigeration and Solar Energy
Date: 15/07/2023
Speaker: Dr. Nihar Walimbe (Principal, Dhole Patil College of Engineering, Pune)
Career Opportunities in Pure Science
Date: 30/06/2023
Speaker: Dr. Sampada Kalan-Lele (Scientist, City University of New York)
Introduction to Textile Value Chain
Date: 17/06/2023
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Ashwini Raybagi (DKTE Society’s Textile and Engineering Institute)
Business Intelligence, Business Analytics and Data Science
Date: 08/04/2023
Speaker: Mr. Adesh Gokhale (Ex. Executive Director and Head of IBM West India)
Making of Raman, Bhabha and Sarabhai
Date: 28/02/2023
Speaker: Padmashree Dr. Madhav Deo (Retd. Director, Cancer Research Institute)
Introduction to Radiology Instruments
Date: 24/02/2023
Speaker: Dr. Vasudeo Bhide (MD, Diagnostic Radiologist, USA)
Oilseeds, Oils and Oleo Chemicals
Date: 04/02/2023
Speaker: Dr. Ajit Joshi (PhD in Technology, ICT Mumbai)
Burning Environmental Issues
Date: 28/01/2023
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Bhaskar More (FISER in Zoology)
Artemis: Back to the Moon and Beyond
Date: 24/12/2022
Speaker: Mr. Amit Salvi (Senior Scientist, TRDDC Pune)
Science and Technology
Date: 10/12/2022
Speaker: Dr. Sanjeev Katti (Ex. Director General, ONGC Energy Centre)
General Guidance on Science
Date: 17/09/2022
Speaker: Dr. Arvind Natu (Senior Scientist, IISER Pune)
How Do Animals Develop?
Date: 20/08/2022
Speaker: Dr. Surendra Ghaskadbi (Emeritus Scientist, CSIR)
Reaching Out To The Stars: A Journey Through The Universe
Date: 13/08/2022
Speaker: Dr. Yashwant Gupta (Centre Director, NCRA-TIFR)
Space Disasters, Successful Failures
Date: 06/08/2022
Speaker: Mr. Amit Salvi (Senior Scientist, TRDDC Pune)
DNA: The Master Molecule
Date: 30/07/2022
Speaker: Dr. Rita Mulherkar (Senior Scientist, Tata Memorial Centre)
NASA: A Mesmerizing Destination
Date: 23/07/2022
Speaker: Ms. Aarti Patil (Teacher Liaison Officer, Space Foundation, NASA)
Monoclonal Antibodies: Biotechnology Based Medicine
Date: 16/07/2022
Speaker: Dr. Jyoti Iyer (Senior Scientist, B.K.L. Walawalkar Hospital)
Health Benefits of Good Posture
Date: 09/07/2022
Speaker: Dr. Sunil Nadkarni (Orthopedic Surgeon, Spine Specialist)
Artificial Intelligence: The Technology Ruling the World
Date: 02/07/2022
Speaker: Dr. Kaustubh Sakhare (Technical Specialist, Lear Corporation)
Microbiology in Day to Day Life
Date: 25/06/2022
Speaker: Dr. Suneeti Gore (Asst. Professor, Dept. of Microbiology, Fergusson College)
Junk the Junk Food!
Date: 18/06/2022
Speaker: Dr. Anand Joshi (Gastroenterologist, B.K.L. Walawalkar Hospital)