PSCST has succeeded in building a truly professional team, incredibly dedicated and collaborative with highest ideals of achievement and integrity.
We are a team of over 40 scientists & engineers working in fields ranging from industrial pollution control, ecological conservation, biotechnological applications, water regime management and inculcation of scientific temper among masses.
Technical Personnel
Executive Director
Neelima Jerath, Ph.D.,
Double Gold Medalist, Specialization in Ecology and Environmental Science. Diploma in Management. Trained at International Centre for Conservation Education, UK on Environment Education and Smithsonian Institution, USA on Environment Leadership. Recipient of Punjab State Award (1999) for work in Environment, Award of Honour for Environment Education and Awareness, State Farms Corporation Award and Women of the Year Award. Traveled worldwide. Worked as Asia Nodal Officer for UNESCO’s project on ‘Integrating Environment Policy, Education in Technical & Vocational Education’. Working on Environment Education and Training, Biodiversity Conservation and IPR
issues. Was Associate Editor of Indian Journal of Ecology for 3
years and has authored / edited 16 Books, 1 Educational Kit, 1
Directory, 5 Reports, 4 Booklets, 36 research papers and over 50
articles, abstracts, educational posters (for UNESCO), etc.
Email ID: neelimakj@yahoo.co.uk
ENVIRONMENT
Satnam Singh Ladhar
Ph.D. (Toxicology), Joint Director (Environment). (specialization in
Agriculture), Present assignments include National
Environment Awareness Campaign, management of solid waste and
implementation of National Green Corps Programme. Implemented
UNDP-GEF Small Grants Programme on awareness and capacity building
at Ramsar wetlands in Punjab and National Wetlands Conservation
Programme in Punjab. Advisory Member and life Member of various
National and International Associations on Environment and
wetlands. Authored/edited ten books and 27 research papers, review
articles and chapters in books on different aspects of forest
ecology, environment and toxicology. Organized a number of
workshops, seminars & trainings and participated in various
International and national workshops, conferences and trainings.
Email ID:
ssladhar@yahoo.com
S.K. Saxena, Ph.D; Principal Scientific
Officer (Environment). Present assignments include coordination of
scheme 'National wetlands Conservation
Programme' sponsored by MEF, GOI in the state, promotion of
community awareness on wetlands, livelihood issues, celebration of
World Wetlands Day, R & D requirements of Industries. Authored/edited five
books and more than 20 research publications/ articles on various
environment issues.
Email ID: drsaxena@yahoo.co.in
Gurharminder Singh: Senior Scientific Officer
(Environment) & Incharge (PIC & IPFC); M.Sc. (Agri.) Hons., Post
Graduate Diploma in Computer Application and Diploma in Software
Technology (Govt. of India). Working on agricultural and water
related issues of State, UNESCO Projects. Assisting Member
Secretary, Punjab Biodiversity Board (PBB) for works related to
PBB and other biodiversity related projects. Handling the
activities of Patent Information Center, Punjab and Intellectual
Property Facilitation Center for Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) of Punjab set up by Department of Science &
Technology, Govt. of India and Ministry of MSMEs, Govt. of India,
respectively. Coordinating the activities of Punjab
ENVIS Centre in State Environment and related issues;
www.punenvis.nic.in (MOEF,
GOI). Other assignments include Climate Change Cell & CDM related work and Status of Environment Reporting Project
(Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India). Authored 6
Books, 4 Scientific papers, 16 Newsletter/ Magazine articles, 1 CD
(desktop searchable database application related to biodiversity),
1 bilingual Educational kit (for UNESCO) comprising a film on
biodiversity, a booklet, a poster and a pamphlet.
Email ID: raymn23@gmail.com
Divya Kaushik:
Scientist (Patent Information Centre): M.Sc Biotechnology,
M.Phil Biotechnology, undertook training under the women scientist
scholarship scheme (WOS-C) in field of patents. Conducting IPR awareness programmes in
technical institutions, patent searches, filing and routine
activities of PIC
Email ID:
kaushikdivya@gmail.com
Preeti Arora, Ph.D;
Project Associate and a registered Patent agent. Undertook
training under the women scientist scholarship scheme (WOS-C) in
field of Intellectual Property Rights. CSIR-UGC NET (Life Sciences)
and GATE (Life Sciences) qualified. Authored 2 scientific papers.
Awarded First prize in poster presentation in national seminar on
Technical Advances in Environment Management and applied Zoology
held in Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Attended one
international conference, two national conferences, two national
symposium and four workshops. Job responsibilities include
compilation of syllabus of IPR subject (to be introduced in
various colleges of Punjab) and resource material for the same,
conducting of IPR awareness programmes in technical institutions,
patent searches, providing information to inventors about IPRs
filing system in India
Email ID:
arora1205@gmail.com
Ravleen Singh, Senior Programme Officer (ENVIS). M.Sc, MBA, B.Ed; Diploma in Management,. Worked as CEE Consultant to Punjab School Education Board for the project ‘Environment Education in School System’. Also coordinated the Project ‘Global Learning and Observation to benefit Environment’ and developed a bilingual Eco chart/ map for Punjab. Currently working on Project
"Environment Information System – Environment Management Capacity Building on Water Resource Management".
Email ID: ravleen8@rediffmail.com
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Jatinder Kaur Arora, Ph.D;
Additional Director (Biotechnology). Trained on management & policy issues in biotechnology at Malaysia by International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR) and on Biosafety
issues by NBPGR. Worked as technical resource person for UNESCO for the development of educational material for developing countries on fundamentals and applications of biotechnology. Listed in Asia/Pacific Who’s Who (Vol.V).
Recipient of National Award for Women's Development through
Application of Science & Technology of Ministry of Science &
Technology, GOI for the year 2006 from President of India,
Punjab State Award 2007, Gr8 Women Award 2010 of Indian Television
Academy, Distinction Award from Society for Promotion of Plant
Science Research, Sulochni Lekhika Puruskar, ICAR fellowship
etc. Referee, Journal of Food Science & Technology Has been Member
of various Task Forces of Govt. of India; Secretary, All India Biotech Association (Northern Chapter); Life Member, Association of Food Scientists & Technologists; Member, Association for the Promotion of DNA Fingerprinting and other DNA Technologies and Member, Research Board of Advisors, American Biographical Research Institute Inc. Has authored/edited
9 books, 3 educational multimedia CDs and more than 60 publications.
currently engaged in development and implementation of
Biotechnology projects as well as S&T Projects for women
empowerment.
Email ID: jkarora20@rediffmail.com
Dapinder K Bakshi, Ph.D; Senior Scientific Officer (Biotechnology).
University Gold Medalist. Developed fungal/microbial
consortium for biodegradation of commercial textile dye effluents.
6 years post doctoral experience in the field of Medical
Biotechnology in the sphere of microbial molecular diagnostics &
molecular characterization at PGIMER, Chandigarh. Worked as Senior
Research Analyst and as Consultant for US based Cos. in the areas
of Pharma / Biotech patenting. Authored 6 international
publications in esteemed journals. Currently engaged in project
entitled "Production and Promotion of Neem based Pesticides as
Environmental Friendly alternative to Chemical Pesticides".
Email ID: dapinderbakshi@rediffmail.com
Alkesh,
Ph.D.; Senior Scientific Officer (Biotechnology). Awarded merit
scholarship in Master’s and Doctorate programmes. Has done
research on “Production of carotenoids as food colorants from
natural sources “at Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and
Forestry. Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) from
Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board. Member of Association of
Food Scientists and Technologists. Has been trained on Food
Quality, Food Safety & GMP aligned with HACCP systems.
Participated and presented paper in Seventh International
Symposium on Temperate Zone Fruits in the Tropics & Subtropics.
Four years rich experience in the field of Processing and value
addition of Horticultural crops. Worked as State Head Quality
Assurance, State Manager for New Product Development in Reliance
Industries Ltd. and Production & QC Manager, R & D Head in Hygeia
F& V Processors Pvt. ltd. Authored 6 publications in National &
International journals/books. Currently engaged in Identification,
formulation, monitoring and evaluation of projects in various
areas of Biotechnology in the state.
POPULARIZATION OF SCIENCE
Neelam Gulati Sharma, Ph.D; Additional Director
(Popularization of Science). Carried out research in Biophysics on
‘Study of trace elements in skin tumorigenesis with special
reference to selenium using neutron activation & radiotrace
techniques’ at Punjab university, Chandigarh. 2nd
position in order of merit. Recipient of UGC & CSIR fellowships.
After a stint at NIS, as Junior Research
Officer, joined PSCST in 1988. Credited with bringing the
prestigious ‘Pushpa Gujral Science City project to Punjab.
Currently implementing various short and long term science
popularization projects including National Science Day, National
Technology Day, and Motivational Programme for talented students.
Handled GOI projects like International year of physics, year of
Scientific Awareness, International Year of Planet Earth, Transit
of Venus, Rise of Modern Indian Science, Total Solar Eclipse, and
International Year of Astronomy & Improvement of Science teaching
through the use of Low Cost teaching aids. Developed a website for
GOI,
www.understandingplanetearth.in . Co edited 5 books and
authored 11 research papers and 15 popular science articles. Long
term projects like documentation of traditional Agricultural
practices, Location specific problems requiring S & T
international in Punjab. Creating awareness about application of Geo-informatics for local
problem solving. Co-editor of Future Frontier & Nirantar Soach.
Recipient of Punjab State Award 2007.
Email ID: neelam3950@rediffmail.com
Kulbir
Singh Bath,
Ph.D.; Principal Scientific Officer (Popularization of Science).
Carried out research on the Aquatic Ecosystem of Punjab and
Limnology of Harike wetland ecosystem in Punjabi University,
Patiala. Recipient of Merit Scholarship in Graduation, ZOOTOP
medal of Punjabi University and Post- Doctorate Research
Associateship of CSIR. Has authored 32 research papers, 15
articles and co-edited 7 books & compiled many scientific reports,
project reports, annual reports . Currently implementing
schemes/ projects/ programmes of Popularization of Science
including organization of workshops, lectures, meetings etc. for
teachers, students & general public. Current interest includes
setting up of Science Communication Centers and Compilation of History of Science & Technology in Punjab. Completed/
implemented important projects
such as Database of R & D Institutes, Location Specific Problems
Requiring S & T Intervention in Punjab, R & D Requirements of
Industries in Punjab and Chandigarh, Year of Planet Earth, Root &
Shoot, Eco-water Literacy campaign, Science & Sanitation programs etc. State coordinator of Punjab for Children Science
Congress. Co-editing quarterly Newsletter ‘Future Frontiers‘ &
monthly popular science magazine ‘Nirantar Soach’.
Email ID: ksbath@yahoo.com
Nitu Gupta, Project Associate. MCA. Presently working under the project "History of Science and Technology in Punjab
". Looking after the Design, Development & Maintenance of the website
and www.pscst.gov.in .Also
assisting in long & short term programmes of POS division.
Email ID: guptanitu7@gmail.com
Mandakini Thakur, Project Associate. MA History (PU), B.Ed
(Himachal University) . Currently working under the project
"History of Science and Technology in Punjab".
Email-ID:
minz_thakur@yahoo.co.in
Preeti Thakur, Project Associate. MSc Biotechnology
(Punjabi University), MEd (PU). Currently working under
Popularization of Science division for implementing projects such
as CSC, NSD, NTD etc.
Email-ID: thakur86preeti@gmail.com
CONSULTANCY CELL
Pardeep Garg, B.E.
(Civil), M.E. (Env.) Hons. Certified Energy Auditor from Bureau of
Energy Efficiency (BEE), Principal Scientific Officer. Seventeen
years of experience mainly in the filed of industrial pollution
control. Has undertaken projects for evolving national emission
standards for induction & arc furnaces, design of CETPs for
vegetable tanning units and metal finishing units, design of
energy efficient cupola furnace etc. Trained in “Advanced Waste
Water Treatment” under the Association for Overseas Technical
Scholarship (AOTS)” sponsored by New Energy & Industrial
Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Japan. Specialised in
design of air pollution control devices for foundries (induction
and cupola), design of low cost technologies for sewage treatment,
design of waste water treatment plants for par-boiled rice mills
and municipal solid waste management. Technical inputs were given
in the projects, “Cleaning of Budha Nallah” & “Restoration of
Ecology of Holy Bein”.
garg_pardeep@rediffmail.com
Krishan Kant Singla, B.E.; Process
Engineer. Has more than 10 years experience in the field of Industrial pollution control. Associated in air pollution control in Brick kilns, rice shellers, rolling mills,
municipal solid waste management & energy auditing in industries.
Email ID: krishankantsingla@yahoo.co.in
Ranjit Singh, B.E.
(Chemical), MSc (Pollution Control), Assistant Process Engineer.
Has more than 5 years experience in the field of Industrial Air
Pollution Control and Energy Conservation. Has undertaken projects
on energy conservation in steel re-rolling mills and working on
evolvement of cost effecting energy efficient waste heat recovery
system (recuperator), re-heating furnace, pulverizer, insulation,
instrumentation, pulverized coal combustion system etc.
EmailID: ranjit_185@yahoo.com
Magan Bir Singh Kalauria,
B.Tech. (Mechanical), MBA (Operations), Assistant Process
Engineer. Has more than 4 years experience in the field of
Industrial Air Pollution Control and Energy Conservation. Working
on Replication of APCD cupola, and Inductions, Duckweed &
constructed wetland, providing consultancy on clean development
mechanism (CDM) and doing projects on “Revision of Comprehensive
Industry Document (COINDS) for brick kiln, Energy efficiency improvement in
Indian Brick Industry”. .
EmailID:
mkalauria@yahoo.co.in
Abhishek
Chauhan, B.Tech. (Mechanical), Assistant Process Engineer (CDM).
Two years work experience in Biogas/Biomass based power generation
(Otto/Rankine cycle) and pollution control. Presently serving with
PSCST under the projects “Revision of Comprehensive Industry
Document (COINDS) for brick kiln, Energy efficiency improvement in
Indian Brick Industry”.
Email ID:
abhishek.pscst@gmail.com
Bhanu Kiran Chakwalia, B.Tech (Chemical), M. Tech from IIT
Roorkee(Industrial Pollution Abatement), Assistant Process
Engineer. Had been a member of GRBMP Group, Water Quality
Pollution status for Ganga River and Human Health Risk Assessment
Modeling (Project Associate) in IIT Delhi. Worked as Assistant
Professor in Chemical Department NIT Jalandhar for 1 year.
Presently, working on Scientific Evaluation of Water Purification
System in the State of Punjab. Areas of Interest: Emerging Water
Contaminants, Waste Water Management, Water Chemistry, EIA
Emial ID:
bhanuchakwalia@gmail.com
Punjab Biodiversity
Board
Dhiraj kumar Sehgal: PhD; Scientist,
Punjab Biodiversity Board. Worked as Research Associate at
Botanical Survey of India for 3 years. Authored 2 books, 10
scientific research papers, 1 CD (desktop searchable database
application related to biodiversity)
Email ID:
dr.dhirajkumar_sehgal @yahoo.com.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
Avdesh Kaushik, M.Com., M.B.A., L.L.B., A.D.T.,
Manager (F&A). Has 17 years of experience in the accounting of Govt.
Grants/Govt. Projects, Annual Plans, Non-Plan Budgets , Finance,
Direct/Indirect Taxation of Govt. Projects, Public Sector
Undertakings and Public Limited Company.
Email ID: akkaushik21@yahoo.com
Rakesh Grover, B.Com, Junior Accounts Executive (F&A). Working
in Accounts Wing since Nov 1986 and handling Income Tax, EPF, TA,
Medical bills etc. He has experienced in working on FACT and
Tally. He has also developed one software to calculate salary,
Income Tax, EPF etc of the members of the Council.
Harish Raj Rai, M.Com., C.A. Final (1st
Group), MBA (HRM), Assistant Manager (F&A). Has 25 years of experience in the accounting of Govt.
Grants/Govt. Projects, Annual Plans, Non-Plan Budgets , Finance,
Direct/Indirect Taxation of Govt. Projects, Public Sector
Undertakings and Public Limited Company. Also worked as Administrative officer/in administration for 8 years
Administration
Bharat Bhushan Sehgal, MA-Political
Science. Has 37 years of administrative experience in Punjab Civil
Sectt. Worked as Under Secretary to GOP in departments of Science
& Technology, Punjab Vigilance & Punjab Civil Aviation. Currently
working as Administrative officer.
Email-ID :
Sonu_Sehgal148@yahoo.co.in
Governing Body Members
1.Chief Minister, Punjab-President
2.Minister for Power, Punjab
3.Minister for Industries, Punjab
4.Minister for Agriculture, Punjab
5.Minister for Technical Education, Punjab
6.Minister for Local Govt., Punjab
7.Minister for Labour, Punjab
8.Minister for Urban Development, Punjab
9.Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Punjab
10.Minister for School Education, Punjab
11.Minister for Finance & Planning, Punjab
12.Minister of State for Science, Technology & Environment, Vice-President
Punjab
13.Vice Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
14.Vice Chancellor, Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar
15.Vice Chancellor, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot
16.Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala
17.Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
18.Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh
19.Chief Secretary to Govt. of Punjab.
20.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Science, Technology & Env.
21.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Finance
22.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Planning
23.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Housing and Urban Dev
24.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Health & Family Welfare
25.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Technical Education
26.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Industries & Commerce
27.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Power
28.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Local Government
29.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Education
30.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Agriculture
31.Secretary to Govt. of Punjab, Department of Animal Husbandry
Members other than Ex-officio members :-
32. Executive Director,
Punjab State Council for Science & Technology,
Chandigarh
33. Advisor,
Department of Biotechnology,
Block 2nd, CGO Complex,
7th-8th Floor, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
34. Director,
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education &
Research, Sector 67, Mohali
35. Director,
Institute of Microbial Technology,
Sector 39-A, Chandigarh
36. Dr. Harjit Singh,
Former Dean and Prof. Ameritus,
Department of Chemistry,
Guru Nanak Dev University ,
Amritsar
37. Advisor,
Department of Science & Technology,
Government of India, Technology Bhavan,
New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi
38. Dr. J.K. Sharma,
Former Head of the Department,
Thaper College, R&D, Patiala
Kothi No. 267,Sector 4, Panchkula
39. Director,
Thapar Corporate R&D & Thapar Institute of
Engineering & Technology, Patiala
40. Dr. R.S. Verma (Retd.),
(Specialist in Solar Energy),
Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering,
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.
41. Dr. K.K. Raina,
(Specialist in Physics),
Dean, Research, Thapar Institute of
Engineering &Technology, Patiala.
42. Dr. Satish Bhatia,
(Specialization in Biochemistry),
Chief, Clinical Research and Development,
Ranbaxy Research Laboratory, Gurgaon,
Res: Tower No. 1, Apartment No. 303,
Malibu, Sohna Road, Gurgaon.
43.Dr. R.S. Khandpur,
Director General,
Pushpa Gujral Science City,
SCO: 60-61, 3rd Floor, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh
44. Dr. R.P. Singh,
(Specialisation in Mechanical Engineering),
Principal, Guru Nanak Engineering College,
Ludhiana.
45. Dr. P.K. Bajpai,
(Specialisation in Chemical Engineering),
Deputy Director,
Thapar Institute of Engg. & Technology,
Patiala
46. Er. J. R. Abrol (Retd.),
(Specialisation in Electrical Designs),
155-A, Agar Nagar, Ludhiana
47. Dr. P.K.Bansal,
(Specialisation in Electronics),
Principal,
Giani Zail Singh college of Engg. & Technology,
Bathinda,
48. Dr. G.S. Wander,
Professor & Chief Cardiologist,
Hero DMC Heart Institute,
DMC & Hospital, Tagore Nagar, Ludhiana
Res : 95-B, Kitchlu Nagar, Ludhiana
Executive Committee Members
1. Chief Secretary to Govt. of Punjab - Chairman
2. Financial Commissioner &
Principal Secretary to Govt. Punjab,
Department of Agriculture.
3. Financial Commissioner &
Principal Secretary to Govt. Punjab,
Department of Technical Education.
4. Financial Commissioner &
Principal Secretary to Govt. Punjab,
Department of Industries
5. Principal Secretary to Govt. Punjab,
Department of Science, Technology & Environment &
Non-conventional Energy Chairperson
6. Vice Chancellor,
Punjab Technical University,
Jalandhar
7. Air. Marshal K.S.Bhatia (Retd.),
Kothi No. 2433, Phase-X,
Mohali
8. Chairman,
Punjab State Electricity Board,
Patiala
9. Secretary to Govt. of India,
Department of Non-conventional Energy Sources,
CGO Complex, Block No. 14,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003
10. Dr. Rajesh Kapoor,
Director,
Department of Biotechnology,
Ministry of Science & Technology,
Govt of India, 6th-8th Floor, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi 110 003
11. Secretary to Govt. of India,
Ministry of Environment & Forest,
Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Raod, New Delhi
12. Mrs. C.P. Sehgal, Advisor/Scientist ‘G’,
Department of Science & Technology,
Govt of India, Technology Bhavan,
New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi 110 016
13.
General Manager,
National Research Development Corporation,
20-22, Zamroodpur Community Centre,
Kailash Colony Extension,
New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi 110 016
14. Shri Anuj Sinha,
Advisor and Head,
National Council for Science Technology and
Communication (NCSTC),
Department of Science & Technology,
Govt. of India, New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi
15. Chief
General Manager,
National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD),
Plot No. 3, Sector 34,
Chandigarh
16. Dr. Pawan Kapur
Director
Central Scientific Instrument Organization,
Sector 30,
Chandigarh
17. Dr. Neelima Jerath
Member Secretary of Executive Committee of PSCST &
Executive Director of PSCST,
Sector 26
Chandigarh
