Dr. S. Lakshmi Devi

Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi :  hi 
Alok Mukherjee:
 Do you think at today’s scenario pupil can be oriented towards science with so less salary package. 
Alok Mukherjee:
 What are present incentives to popularise science to make it a profitable profession. 
Arindam Datta:
 after qualifying the UGC or CSIR NET exam is their any job security for the student 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi :
 hello ,Good morning everybody. Welcome to Todays chat session careers in science. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi :
 You are welcome to ask questions to Dr. S. Lakshmi Devi 
rajesh:
 very good morning to you 
SAIKRISHNA JENA:
 hiiiiiiiiii…………? 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Hello, Rajesh Please ask 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Hello, Rajesh Please ask 
Tinku:
 Good Morning Mam 
Tinku:
 How are you? 
rajesh:
 what is science 
Tinku:
 Mam I want to Become a Scientist 
Tinku:
 so what should I do 
SAIKRISHNA JENA:
 I WANT TO BE A SPACE SCIENTIST GUIDE ME…………….
Tinku: i had done M.sc with Physics 
rajesh:
 why its valuable for students 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi :
 Rajesh Science is a systamatic study in persuit of truth 
rajesh:
 difference between Science student and Arts
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:  Hello Jena first you have do physics honous after that you can specialized 
rajesh:
 many student never study with science but they have good knowledge about science 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Jena after that you can specialized in space science 
SAIKRISHNA JENA:
 naw iam a +2 science student 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi :
 Jena after that you can specialized in space science 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi :
 Tinku You can join institutes of sciece Bangalore or go abroad for carring out research 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 vivek ask you question 
Vivek Panwar:
 With doing Science for last five years after post graduation I am very frustrated, since my friends after graduation are earning Rs 30,000 in Call Centres. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi :
 Vivek which particular subject in science? 
Alok Mukherjee:
 What are present incentives to popularise science to make it a profitable profession 
rajesh:
 we need to know basic need of science
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:  Alok there is a kishore vigyanic scholarship for students persuing sciece they have to apply for it 
Arindam Datta:
 after qualifying the UGC or CSIR NET exam is their any job security for the student 
kalish:
 hello mam 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi :
 In the eleventh plan for innovative students in science they are planning to start a programme called INSPIRE for innovative students will be available in DST website 
Alok Mukherjee:
 kishore vigyanic scholarship , what is the age limit 
Navneet Gupta:
 hello mam, my Question is – today we see Management education give better job then how can sciences attract student 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Arindam either you can become a lecturer or join for research
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:  Alok, you can apply in 10 & 12 class or in graduatiuon for Kishores scholarship 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Navneet if you have keen interest in science you can earn as much as you want because everything has becomae applied 
Vivek Panwar:
 I had been doing high level research in Atmospheric Sciences, IT has turned me philospher but what about my subsistence 
Vivek Panwar:
 I had been doing high level research in Atmospheric Sciences, IT has turned me philospher but what about my subsistence 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Science is more creative and innovative that gives
Arindam Datta: but is there any sequrity for the lecturership after the NET and after research what is there?? 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
  gives you job satisfaction 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Vivek I am sure you can get money for your subsitence 
kartik randev :
 i cannot sit for long hours to study .. should i take up sciences ? 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Kartik you have to work very hard what ever line you choose 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Arindam you have to prepare for you interview then only get a job and if you fail to do so then continue research 
Arindam Datta:
 Can a Lecturar perform research in our university system. 
kartik randev :
 if i take up commerce .. i dont have to give much time to studies .. but if i take up sciences il have to concentrate a lt on physics nd chemistry 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Navneet after science I can give example of students who have become the head of various department in the industries. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 arindam yes all the more better 
Vivek Panwar:
 I am searching for a job since many years but in vain. Mam, I am happy you are so sure, but in which way. Do you have any opening 
sukanya:
 studyng science in academics and day to day life sience is quite different 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Kartik you have to have a logical mind 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Kartik you have to have a logical mind 
khushi :
 im above average in studies .. im fairly gud at maths .. im thinking of taking up commerce .. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
  Sukanya go for fully applied science 
vivek Oberoi:
 Hiiiiiiiiiii……… 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Vivek what is your subject and specialization 
khushi :
 but i knw.. that if i put a little hard work .. i know i can do well in non med .also .. but im a little confused 
Alok Mukherjee:
 Do you think at today’s scenario pupil can be oriented towards science with so less salary package 
sukanya:
 whay r gud options after graduation in todays scenario 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Khushi you can take up commerce and persue CA 
kartik randev :
 what do u meana budat 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Alok is salary and money everything in life? 
sukanya:
 whay r gud options after graduation in todays scenario 
vivek Oberoi:
 Mam, are there any scope in Applied Sciences 
khushi :
 that is exactly what i was thinking .. but many people tell me .. since im gud at studies .. i shud take up non,. med .. but im not really into physics nd chemistry 
kartik randev :
 what do u mean by that? 
vivek Oberoi:
 Mam i m persuing MA with psychology 
Alok Mukherjee:
 If not everything it is some very important thing in life. Can you deny this. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
  Sukanya what are your subjects? 
vivek Oberoi:
 But i m intrested to build my career in applied sciecne 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Khushi you can very well do biomedical science, biotechnology and bioinformatic 
sukanya:
 in govenment secotr most of the organizations r just applying the method of copy and paste from website sukanya: nothing innovative 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
  Alok all of us have done science and we are doing extremely well. 
khushi :
 maam can u plz elaborate what these fields are all about ? 
Alok Mukherjee:
 Dont you think, that time has already run out, with this uncontrolled inflation, science students are not at par to meet today’s need. Why this bias in servece sector. 
kartik randev :
 waiting……………………………………………………………………. 
Aryan:
 Mam I m doing Msc in Chemistry ,Is there is any scope to Persue the career in Astronomy 
vivek Oberoi:
 Mam Please answer my question 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
  Vivek you can join for Electronics, instrumentation, food technology, computer science in Delhi University 
Arindam Datta:
 but is there any sequrity for the lecturership after the NET and after research what is there
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:  Aryan for Astronomy you need good knowlege but you take astronomy as a hobby and joinAmateur astronomy clubs 
Aryan:
 Mam but i would like to get the Job in Astronomy 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 ivek you can become psycologist, counsellor 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Arindam after research you can join CSIR, DBT, DST 
navdeep:
 i want to become scientist.to become scientist what qualification should i have? 
Aryan:
 where can I get the information about the Astronomy carrier for my chemistry subject 
Vivek Panwar:
 Aryan do not be disheartened. You have very high prospects in Astronomy today. Whole Ministry of Space Science, with ISRO, SAC, PRL , TIFR all provide great oppertunity in Astronomy. Have you not heard of Sunita Williams , Kalpana Chawla 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Navdeep what have you done? 
Arindam Datta:
 but is that so easy to get the job in those organizations 
navdeep:
 M.sc only 
navdeep:
 maths 
Vivek Panwar:
 mam, i am doing Atmospheric science then how can i develop carrier in Psyhology or become a counsellor 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Navdeep you can go into operational research 
navdeep:
 scientist always have rational thinking towards science and in general life 
vivek Oberoi:
 Is there is any education courses in Jyotish Shashtra? 
Alok Mukherjee:
 Service sector is oriented towards Information Technology, Management, Computers, Commerce, Finances, Can Science compete, What are the steps you sceniors are taking to give light to the comming generation 
gautam:
 is scientist always have rational thinking towards science and in general life 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Vivek Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan conducts these courses 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Alok I am talking to senior scientist to reduce salary gap between mangement students and technical hands 
gautam:
 why working professional in govenment and private sector working for science have lots of differnce in working conditions 
Alok Mukherjee:
 I think mam, this is the job of policy makers and not senior scientists. The initiation should be from Planning Commission. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Gautam govt has limited money however they give free accomodations and pension after retirement 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Alok I agree with you 
gautam:
 but what is the attitude of employees towards work in govt 
Vivek Panwar:
 psycologist, counsellor ??? Can my skills in atmospheric Science be applied there. 
gautam:
 it is just to spend time 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Gautam I will send you a presentation on the attitude of employees towards govt. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Vivek we had answered some one else 
Arindam Datta:
 I have NET, Doctoral degree but still i am not getting a job in CSIR, DBT or DST……. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Arindam what’s your subjects? 
Arindam Datta:
 Mam, it is Environmental Science. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Arindam have you tried in CPCB ministry of Environment and you can also become entrepreneur. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Arindam be innovative think about how to make Delhi clean, pollution free, how to make DElhi Green, waste management, water management etc etc 
Arindam Datta:
 I see no opening in CPCB since long. 
Arindam Datta:
 Should I do all this and think on these without financial support. Do you know any organisation providing this. 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Arindam if you are keen you can submit your proposal to govt agencies and other private agencies for financial support. Ex. Mosquito repellent invertor became a millionaire 
Alok Mukherjee:
 Thank You Dr. Lakshmi Devi Ji. 
Vivek Panwar:
 Mam, see Science future today, so so dark, My friend after MSc and six yers experience in CPCB, has just joined as a juniour technician 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
  Vivek it all depends on the callibre of the studdent and you hav 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 you have to look for right opportunities 
Dr.S. Lakshmi Devi:
 Thank you all for participating in the programme and if you have any further query pls send you questions to info@vigyanprasar.gov.in