On the occasion of the entry of professor Sharad Chaphekar in the 75th year of his life on 25th  November, 2009, the ENBITECH( Environment and Biotechnology Foundation, Mumbai), are proud to institute ‘Vrishasharad Awards’.

The excellence of Professor Sharad Chaphekar and Dr. C.S. Lattoo in the field of Environmental Science/Ecology and Taxonomy respectively, is well recognized nation wide. The awards would encourage the youth of develop excellence in the respective fields. It will be given to the best dissertation in two subjects every year.

The dissertation will have to be based on extensive survey of relevant global literature, keen observations during field work in the country and incisive analysis of the reasoning made. It is expected that the conclusions drawn would lead to development of ideas for research/action should be between 4000 and 5000 words only., including tables, diagrams, photographs, reference list, etc .presented in the format of research paper/dissertation.

The topics for this year’s competition are:   

Relevance of Darwinism today- an ecological perspective

And

Have we reached the dead-end of organic evolution – a taxonomist’s view
Those intending to enter in the national-level contest should contact ENBIITECH immediately, positively by 15 July, 2010 for further details.

• Dissertation should be submitted, in electronic form, by 20 October 2010
• All the entries will be judged by eminent scientists in respective fields.
• Nominees for the awards will be announced on 10 November 2010. The selected nominees will have to present their views in the topic( abridged version of the dissertation) in about 10 minutes, on 25th November 2010, in Mumbai.(outstation candidates will be given travel subsidy)
• All quality entries will get recognition in the form of Merit Certificates. The Best entry for each topics will receive a cash awards Rs. 21,000/- and certificate of merit. Verdict of the expert judges will be final.
• Anyone – student, teacher, lay person interested in the subject – and within the age group of 21-32 is eligible to enter the contest. School /college/University teacher with less than five years of teaching experience are also eligible.

For further details, please contact:
Dr. Ramesh P.madav

Environment Biotechnology Foundation
3, Shivam Apartment, Sant Janabai Road, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai-400057
Email:ecology@enitech.org

(All correspondence and dissertations will to be in electronic form.)