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Santosh Takale
Santosh Takale is Senior Scientific Officer (Scientist - G) at Bhabha AtomicResearch Center (BARC), Mumbai.

Apart from his official responsibility, He is active in Science Communication & Youth empowerment activity on his own, In this self initiated project, he has delivered more than Two thousand (2100+ nos.) lectures addressing Seven Lakhs fifty thousand (7,50,000 nos) students, teachers & general people on the topic-'understanding the Universe with Scientific Temperament'.

This Lecture covers the details of struggle by Scientists and Social reformers to achieve today’s development in Science and Technology.He will, also cover Glorious past of Indian Astronomy, the Origin of Universe, Solar System, Species and Various misconception attached to it. The details of Vastness of Universe and related Myths and Facts will also be covered. Intent of this lecture, is to inculcate/foster National Integration, Scientific Temperament & ethical Values. Opportunities available for young minds in present world will also be touched upon.

He has Addressed ALL States (29 nos); UTs (7 nos) of India. Total 276 nos of Districts were addressed; want to address remaining 436 nos. districts by end 2022.

He has delivered Lecture in every district of Maharashtra, Kerala,Bihar, Dadar Nadar Haweli, Goa, Chandigarh, Meghalaya, Lakshadweep, Andaman, Nicobar &amp; Karnataka as well as many districts of Arunachal, Assam, Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Daman, Rajasthan, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, Andhra, Telangana, Puducherry, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, & Delhi.

He has done B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering & advance studies in Nuclear Engineering at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. He has obtained certification like IWE (International Welding Engineer), ISNT Level III in Ultrasonic Testing &amp; ASNT-II in RT, ECT, MPT, DPT, VT. He is Founder & Advisor of TCT & its Skill Development center, Free Competitive Exam Study cum Residential facility at Shirdhon-Panvel, Vidnyan Gurukul, Computer &amp; English Literacy program, Sky Watcher’s Association of Raigad-MH (SWAR). He is also honorary member of many oraganisations in technical & social field. He has been honoured with many prestigious awards for his outstanding contribution in the field of science & technology as well as social field. Additional details about him/his social activities are available on Google/Internet.

Social Activities
1. Science Communication, Social Awareness & Reformative Lectures - Delivered more than Two thousand (2100 nos) lectures all over India addressing approx Seven Lakhs (7,50,000 nos.) of students, teachers &amp; general people, to inculcate Scientific Temper among masses. All these sessions were completely free of cost. He has Addressed ALL States (29 nos) & UTs (7 nos) of India. Total 276 nos of Districts were addressed & want to address remaining 473 nos districts by end 2022.

2. Guidance for Competitive Exams – UPSC/MPSC & other competitive exams study centre with residential facility at his residence - Shirdhon, Panvel-Raigad, MH-410221. Present intake capacity of 35 Boys & 35 Girls. Free of cost facilities provided to candidates ( 3 yrs Max); Accommodation, Food, Library, Guidance Lectures, Gym/Recreation & Internet facility. Selection based on Bio data, Written exam, Personal Interview & Test Period of 3 months before final selection. Min Edu Qualif - 12th Pass.

3. Takale Vidnyan Gurukul (Grooming youngsters to be Better Citizen for Better Society) - Approximately 100 nos of students from age 4 to 15 years are groomed for academics, good ethical behaviour at Shirdhon, Panvel, Raigad, MH-410221.

4. Free Hostel Facility for Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram (VKA) Students at Panvel.

5. Pvt Skill Development Center - This is the 'Mind & Skill Development Training', has the objective of making Innovative & Skillful Youths, Who understand importance of planned & systematic Hard work. We will be offering courses like Welder, Fitter & Electrician to deserving students at least possible cost.

6. Computer & English Literacy – Till date more than 1500 students were made computer literate at ICIT-Panvel & Shirdhon. More than 500 students were given guidance for Spoken English. These activities were done at very marginal fees.

7. Shramdan, Sanskar Shibir, Nature Camps & Nature trails – These camps are conducted to introduce independency (swavlamban), Simple living &amp; high thinking, importance of hard work (Shramasanskar), adventure, decision making, team work etc. among the kids and youths. Such camps are conducted in long holidays or weekends, more than 300 participants have attended above activity till date.

8. Essay & Elocution competition – The events are conducted based on the burning topics of society, which have included following topics in past; SEZ, Social forestry, Population explosion, Superstitions, Organ Donation etc. More than 1000 participants have participated in above activity. Media and Corporate appreciation was good.

9. Annual Prize Distribution – People contributing selflessly for betterment of society are felicitated annually, till date more than 100 teachers, journalist, social reformer, activists, schools, organizations, entrepreneurs are honored. More than 3000 nos of meritorious students from various school nearby Panvel, Khalapur, Navi Mumbai, Uran & Pen are felicitated till date.

10. Personality Develop, Communication skills, Career / Life Guidance / Interview Techniques – These sessions are delivered on demand basis for group or individual without any cost. More than 100 such sessions are conducted till date at various places.

11. Excursion to Science Centers, National Parks, Forts & Archeological sites – These visits are organized for people associated with Takale Charitable Trust social activities as well as general public. Till date visited Science center, Snake parks, few forts etc.

12. Water Literacy, Tree Plantation, Conservation of Nature & Social forestry – These activities are conducted by Takale Charitable Trust or in association with relevant groups, till date more than 10 nos of such events are organized, few Lectures delivered and 1000 nos of trees are planted, in Ransai & Karnala reserve forest area of Panvel & Uran.

13. Fitness center, Yoga Sessions & Dental Camps – Fitness center is planned at Vidnyan Gurukul-Shirdhon. Yoga sessions are conducted on weekends. Dental Camps for ZP schools are conducted occasionally.

14. Library & Study center – Small Library is planned at Vidnyan Gurukul-Shirdhon. Study center for village kids is run at Shirdhon, daily from evening 18.00 to 20.00 Hrs. Till date we have e-published 2 books (Snakes-Myths & Facts) and many scientific/social articles, Videos, Speeches - these are free download from internet.

15. Astronomy Guidance & Sky Observation site – Astronomy guidance, Sky observation & Telescopic Observations are organized regularly at Takale Vidnyan Gurukul, Shirdhon {GPSC - 18.9266331, 73.1294258}. Many Schools and Astronomy enthusiastic groups visit our site with advance intimation.