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ON-GOING PROJECT
| Strengthening and Enhancement of Reprographic services of PASTIC. |
| Sponsoring Ministry |
Ministry Of Science and Technology |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Cost(In million) |
37.41 |
| Main Objective |
- Enhancing the printing quality of PASTIC Press.
- Strengthening the printing services.
- Introduction of latest computer graphic software technology to ensure high speed and quality Reprographic services with timely execution and quality assurance.
- Facilitating the printing work of publication, reports etc. of S&T and R&D organizations.
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| Main Components of the Programme |
- Acquisition of Machinery and Equipment
- Acquisition of Air-conditioning system
- Renovation of Reprographic Section
- Operational Vehicle
- Staff training
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COMPLETED PROJECTS
| Science Awareness through TV Channels |
| Sponsoring Ministry |
Ministry of Science & Technology, MoST |
| Duration |
02-09-2004 to 30-12-2007 |
| Cost(In million) |
16.00 |
| Main Objective |
Creation of awareness and interest in science and technology through multimedia, specially the TV leading to socio-economic development and better quality of life in Pakistan. |
| Main Components of the Programme |
- Acquisition, translation and dubbing of S&T films and documentaries on important aspects of science and technology.
- Production of S&T films and documentaries on important S&T issues and their possible solutions for the economic development of the country.
- Panel discussions on TV, involving scientists and eminent scholars, for clarification of scientific concepts and technological issues.
- Training of scientists and media practitioners for popularization of science through mass media.
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| Out put/Achievements |
- Programme 1:Acquired, translated and dubbed: 62 documentaries
Aired: 21 documentaries
- Programme 2:Documentaries produced:9
Aired:9
- Programme 3:Recorded and aired Panel Discussions:10
- Programme 4:Workshops organized:5
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| Establishment of National Science and Technology Database/Information Network at PASTIC. |
| Sponsoring Ministry |
Ministry Of Science and Technology |
| Duration |
2001-2005 |
| Cost(In million) |
39.70 |
| Main Objective |
To strengthen the S&T information service through resource sharing.
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| Main Components of the Programme |
- Establishment of National Science & Technology Database/ Information Network.
- Screening of Major Libraries of Pakistan and Preparation of Union Catalogue on CD-ROM.
- Training Programme for Library Automation.
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| Out put/Achievements |
- Networking was established with HEC PERN network and with network members.
- CD-ROM Databases were acquired according to requirement of PASTIC and network members.
- Services have been enhanced and time for service has been reduced from 4 weeks to a few hours
- Computers servers, Client PC's, licensed software and telecommunication infrastructure have been implemented / installed.
- Data of about 11626 Journals have been collected from 200 S & T Libraries.
- Compiled and published Union Catalogue of 200 librarieswhich was also prepared on CD-ROM and uploaded with advance searching facility on PASTIC website (URL www.pastic.gov.pk)
- Training lab was set up at PASTIC National Center and Sub-Center, Karachi
- Automation of PASTIC Library was initiated and 11625 records were entered in the database.
- Twenty one training courses/ workshops were organized on different topics, viz., Information handling for promotion of E-Business, use of Patent Information System, library automation, and knowledge management etc. in major cities of Pakistan. 1134 people from different libraries attended the courses.
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