Maharashtra
Schools & Colleges selected for Foldscope Project
A Schools
| Name of the PI | Name of the Institute | City | State | Email Address | Contact No. | Project Title | Total Fund Sanctioned (Rs.) |
Total Fund Released (Rs.) |
| Pravin M. Patankar | Shri. L.C. Kherde Jr. College | Amravati | Maharashtra | pmpatankar1973@gmail.com , cc- L.C.KherdeJr@rediffmail.com Shankarraovk@gmail.com |
0 | Diversity in organism, Biochemistry of cell, study of animal tissue, organization of cell, human health and diseases circulation, reproduction of plants, microbs in human welfare | 400000 | 3,00,000.00 |
| Mohan N. Ghongate | Bharat Vidyalaya | Buldana | Maharashtra | mohanghongate@gmail.com | 9226758969 / 7972400207 | Teaching and Research | 400000 | 3,00,000.00 |
| Aparna Deshmukh | Thakur College of Science & Commerce | Kandivali | Maharashtra | drasdeshmukh@gmail.com | 9920217132 | To study microflora and microfauna biodiversity of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali, Mumbai using foldscope microscope as educational and research tool | 400000 | 4,00,000.00 |
| Pawale Gundappa Mahadev | Shri Hanuman Vidyalaya | Latur | Maharashtra | pawalegm82@gmail.com | 8275453965 | Study of microflora and fauna from surrounding fresh water bodies of our village by using Foldscope as an efficient tool | 400000 | 3,97,546.00 |
| Mr. Madhavan Gopalan | SIES, College Art Science and Commerce | Mumbai | Maharashtra | madhavang@sies.edu.in | 9869478714 | Teaching | 400000 | 3,00,000.00 |
| Vivek Ponkshe | Jnana Prabodhini | Pune | Maharashtra | poorva.dixit@jnanaprabodhini.org | 9420481233, 02024207193 | Teaching | 400000 | 3,36,000.00 |
| Gore Tejashree Prakash | Shardabai PawarVidyaniketan, Shardanagar | Pune | Maharashtra | prakashgore01@gmail.com, suryamundhe@gmail.com | 9422651890, 9922414754 | Teaching and Research | 400000 | 3,00,000.00 |
| Aparupa Ghosh | Vidya Valley School, | Pune | Maharashtra | aparupa.ghosh@vidyavalley.com | +91 9881149630 | How can we use Foldscopes to measure organic pollution in water and to find out the effect of chemicals on micro organisms using Foldscopes | 400000 | 3,00,179.00 |
| Uma Bhalerao | MKH Sancheti Public School & Junior College | Wardha Road | Maharashtra | principal@sanchetischool.com | 9552512934 | Exploring pollen grains of different flowers with foldscope. | 400000 | 3,96,577.00 |
| Vaishali Handa | Dnyanmata High School | Amravati | Maharashtra | dhsamravati@gmail.com, vaishuhanda@gmail.com | 9923696757 | Teaching | 400000 | 3,00,000.00 |
| Dr. Vrushali Palayekar | National institute of research in reproductive health | Mumbai | Maharashtra | vrushalip11@yahoo.com | 0 | Teaching Tool for Reproductive Health for Low Socio Economic Students and Teachers of Ashram Shala, Zilla Parishad Schools and ASHAs from Rural India | 400000 | 3,00,000.00 |
B Colleges
| Name of the PI | Name of the Institute | Address of the Institute | State | Email Address | Contact No. | Category/Theme of the project | Project Title | Total Fund Sanctioned (Rs.) |
Total Fund Released (Rs.) |
| Mrs Smita Joshi | S3G Services | S3G Services 304, Shriram Apartment,Warje-Malwadi, Near Ganpati Matha Mandir,Pune-411058 | Maharashtra | info@s3gservices.com | 9158443094 | Microorganisms and Human Health | Research and development on Microorganisms and Human health , Surface and structural analysis | 800000 | 784850 |
| Dr. V.V. Pande | SANJIVANI COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION & RESEARCH | Sanjivani College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, (Sanjivani Rural Education Society) At: Sahajanandnagar,Maharashtra |
Maharashtra | drvishalpande@gmail.com | 9427677697 | Drinking water Quality | APPLICATION OF THE FOLDSCOPE MICROSCOPY IN EVALUATING DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PROCESS PLANT EFFICIENCY | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr. N.M.Ghangaonkar | Chandamal Tarachand Bora college | Shirur ( Ghodnadi), Dist: Pune(MS.)- India. | Maharashtra | nghanu@gmail.com, ctborainfo68@gmail.com | 9763808960 | Plant Biology, biodiversity. | To Isolate and Identify the Endophytic Mycoflora from Anticancer Plants and to study their biodiversity using Foldscope | 800000 | 780772 |
| Dr. Gayathri N. | The D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce | The D. G. Ruparel College of Arts, Science and Commerce Senapati Bapat Marg, Mahim (West), Opposite Matunga Maharashtra |
Maharashtra | gayathri.n@ruparel.edu gaya308@yahoo.co.in |
9820810196 022-24303733 022-28768243 |
Human welfare | To study the effect of mobile phone radiations on zebrafish embryogenesis | 800000 | 653587 |
| Dr. Satish V. Patil | North Maharashtra University | School of Life Sciences, North Maharashtra University, P.O.Box. 80, Umavi nagar, Jalgaon-425001 (MS), India |
Maharashtra | satish.patil7@gmail.com satish.patil7@gmail.com svpatil5@rediffmail.com |
(0257) 225 7421 | Biodiversity/ Microorganisms/Agriculture | Is there crop specificity in rhizospheric bacterial grazing protozoans? | 800000 | 600000 |
| Ms. V.D.Jadhav | SVERI’s College of Engineering | Pandharpur, Gopalpur –Ranjani Road, P.B. No: 54, Gopalpur, Pandharpur-413304Dist: Solapur, Maharashtra |
Maharashtra | vdjadhav@coe.sveri.ac.in |
9545553837 | Human Health | Development of a CAD system for the early detection of Lung Cancer | 800000 | 800000 |
| Prof. Dipalee Malkhede | Pune University | Department of Chemistry Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune |
Maharashtra | ddm@chem.unipune.ac.in | 9503266913 | Air quality, Biodiversity, Microorganisms and Human Health |
Experiential learning in areas of interest in science and social concern | 800000 | 600000 |
| Dr. Dinesh Dayaramji Khedkar | Shri Shivaji Science College | Shivaji Nagar, Morshi Road, Amravati – 444 603 (M.S.) India. |
Maharashtra | ddkhedkar@shivajiscamt.org | 0721-2660855 | Plant Biology | Study of Leaf Surface Diversity in the plants in and around city of Amravati |
800000 | 778048 |
| Dr. K. M. Nitnaware | Hutatma Rajguru Mahavidyalaya | Department of Botany, Hutatma Rajguru Mahavidyalaya, Rajgurunagar, Tal. Khed, Dist. Pune |
Maharashtra | kmnbotany@gmail.com | 8793355852 | Microorganisms and Human Health | Development of image retrieval system model for identification and classification of Cyanobacteria using foldscope microscope | 800000 | 640799 |
| Dr. Gayatri Gurjar | Fergusson College | Dept. of Biotechnology, Fergusson College, Pune |
Maharashtra | gayatri26gurjar@gmail.com | 8600336735 | Biodiversity | To understand plant-microbe associations at microscopic level and build a catalogue of both- pathogenic and symbiotic associations for better understanding of these interactions | 800000 | 600000 |
| Dr. Jagadish Rane | National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management(NIASM) | ICAR- National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management Malegaon, Baramati 415213, Pune |
Maharashtra | Jagadish.Rane@icar.gov.in | 9404684508 | Agriculture/Plant biology | On field in vivo monitoring of pollen tube growth of dry land agricultural crops to identify the genotypic resilience to drought | 800000 | 760162 |
| Dr. Arati Prabhu | SVKM’s Dr. BhanubenNanavati College of Pharmacy | SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, Maharashtra | Maharashtra | aratisp@gmail.com | 9820890221 | Human health | Foldscope platform for screening of potential anticancer compounds: A Validation study | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr. Mohan Kale | Konkan Gyanpeeth Rahul Dharkar College of Pharmacy and Research Institute | Konkan Gyanpeeth, Shaikshanik Sankul,Vengaon Road, Dahivali-Parade, Post- Tiware, City: Karjat, Dist-Raigad Maharashtra |
Maharashtra | kalemkpharm@gmail.com sandeepwaghulde@yahoo.co.in p.kgrdcp@gmai.com |
9860926927 | Biodiversity/ Agriculture | The objective of our research project is to recycle marine waste Oyster shells, dolomite limefor the preparation of various calcium and phosphorous neutraceuticals. | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr.Mrs.Waghmode Shobha Ajeet | Abasaheb Garware Arts and Science College | Department of Chemistry, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune-411004 | Maharashtra | shobha.waghmode@mesagc.org | 9422316895 | Microorganisms and Human Health | synthesis of core-shell nanoparticles using green approach as an antimicrobial agent | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr. Mrs. Anupma Harshal | Kishinchand Chellaram College | Kishinchand Chellaram College Dinshaw Waccha Road, Churchgate, Mumbai-400020. |
Maharashtra | anupma.anuphd@gmail.com | 9820164415 | Biodiversity, Ecology, Plant Biology | Application of Foldscope to identify, characterize and barcode (DNA) them using PCR. | 800000 | 780365 |
| Dr. Gulab D. Khedkar | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Paul Hebert Centre for DNA Barcoding and Biodiversity Studies, University Campus, Aurangabad-431004 | Maharashtra | gdkhedkar@gmail.com | 9423777971 | Biodiversity, Microorganisms and Human Health | Use of foldscope for public participation in vector borne diseases management | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr. Shivram Gangadhar Khadke | Smt. Kasturbai Walchand College | Smt. Kasturbai Walchand College, Sangli, Rajnemi Campus, Woodhouse Road, Timber Area, Sangli-416416, Maharashtra, India. |
Maharashtra | shivramkhadke@gmail.com | 7588611977 | Agriculture | Identification and Isolation of pathogens on Grape crop by using Foldscope as a simple and efficient tool | 800000 | 692000 |
| Dr. Praveen Rahi | National Centre for Microbial Resource, National Centre for Cell Science, Pune, | National Centre for Microbial Resource, National Centre for Cell Science, Pune, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building, Garware Circle, Sutarwadi, Pashan, Pune | Maharashtra | praveen@nccs.res.in | 9923059695 | Biodiversity and Agriculture | To explore the extent of pea root-nodule morphology and nodule bacteria diversity for enhancing growth and yield potential in the Northeastern region of India (Nodubiome) | 800000 | 631388 |
| Dr. ShardaVaidya | Smt.Chandibai. Himathmal.Mansukhani College | Smt.Chandibai. Himathmal.Mansukhani. College, Smt.ChandibaiHimathmal Mansukhani Marg, Opposite to Rail Way Station,Ulhasnagar-421 003, |
Maharashtra | sharda.vaidya@yahoo.in | 9819625170 | Biodiversity | Biodiversity and conservational studies of Basidiomycetes and Myxomycetesmembers fromMatheran and the college Campus of Smt. C. H. M. College, Ulhasnagar-03, Maharashtra |
800000 | 600000 |
| Dr. Nitin N. Adhapure | Vivekanand Arts, Sardar Dalipsingh Commerce and Science College | Vivekanand Arts, Sardar Dalipsingh Commerce and Science College, Samarth nagar Aurangabad 431001 (M.S.) | Maharashtra | adhapurenn@gmail.com | 9028581550, | Biodiversity | Fluorescent Foldscope”, a Research Tool for studying Endohyphal/Endofungal bacteria present in dimorphic fungi | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr. Tania Bose | Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology | Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, S.P. Pune University (Formerly Pune University) Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007 |
Maharashtra | tania.bose@gmail.com; tbose@unipune.ac.in | 9748186310 | Microorganisms and Human Health | Morphological analysis of process of ageing in Saccharomyces cerevisiae using foldscope in cell-cycle dependent cohesin mutants serving as a model to study its molecular and cellular etilogy. | 800000 | 600000 |
| Dr. Vikas Jha | Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce | National Facility for Biopharmaceuticals, Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga East, Mumbai- 400019 | Maharashtra | vikas.nfb@gmail.com | 7208393870 | Biodiversity | Taxonomic evaluation using pollen grain sculpture and seed coat characters of genus Euphorbia from Western Ghats of India | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr. Valencia D’souza | Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce | National Facility for Biopharmaceuticals, Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Nathalal Parekh Marg, Matunga East, Mumbai- 400019. | Maharashtra | valencia.nfb@gmail.com | 8108788016 | Microorganisms and Human Health | To evaluate the effects of toxic compounds on metabolic and structural changes in the cell morphology of bacteria using foldscope | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr. M.J. Kolet Dr. Subhashree Ghosh |
KME Society’s – G.M. Momin Women’s College | KME Society’s – G.M. Momin Women’s College, Bhiwandi, Thane |
Maharashtra | mjkolet@hotmail.com | 9820113152 | B/Micro organism and Human health | To develop suitable model of Paramoecium using foldscope for eco-toxicological evaluation which may serve as bio-indicator for water quality and to ascertain the interaction of human pathogenic fungus Cryptococcus neoformans and Paramoecium.sp. | 800000 | 688290 |
| Dr. Rafi Ahmed | Maharashtra College of arts, science and commerce | K.I.H.E. Society, Maharashtra college of Arts, Science and Commerce 246-A . Jahangir Boman Behram Marg. Mumbai | Maharashtra | rafiahmed12@rediffmail.com | 9757129168 | Marine Biodiversity, Microorganisms, Ecology | DEVELOPMENT OF NATURAL PROCESSES FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY PONDS OF SINGERBAND VILLAGE DIST. CACHAR (ASSAM) | 800000 | 746415 |
| Mr. Aniruddha B. Jadhav | Vivekanand Arts, Sardar Dalipsingh Commerce & Science College | Vivekanand Arts, Sardar Dalipsingh Commerce and Science College, Samarth nagar c431001 (M.S.)Aurangabad-431001 State – Maharashtra |
Maharashtra | aniruddhajadhav@vivekanandcollege.edu.in aniruddhajadhav810@gmail.com |
8007373330, | Microorganisms and Human Health, Sanitation. |
To determine the pathogenic protozoan organisms associated with packaged drinking water in our communities | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr Urmila Deshmukh | BioTRaK Research Foundation c/o BioTRaK Research and Diagnostics | BioTRaK Research Foundation c/o BioTRaK Research and Diagnostics Centre Office No. 1 & 2, first floor, Giriraj Icon Plot No 76, Sector 18, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai | Maharashtra | deshmukh.urmila@gmail.com | 9892200793 | Microorganisms and Human Health | To study human milk structure, focused on milk fat globules and micro-organisms and correlate it with nutritive functions | 800000 | 600000 |
| Dr. Angeline Jeyakumar | Savitribai Phule Pune University | Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences Savitribai Phule Pune University Ganeshkind Road, Pune Maharashtra |
Maharashtra | angejp@unipune.ac.in, angelinejaykumar@gmail.com | 9370675944 | Human health and sanitation | Effect of integrating technology based communication strategy using foldscope and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) interventions in Palghar district, Maharashtra, for diarrhoea prevention | 800000 | 679378 |
| Ms. Sanskriti Menon | Centre for Environment Education | Centre for Environment Education Central Regional Cell 1/2 Pinewood Apartment, Vidhate Colony, Aundh Pune 411007 | Maharashtra | sanskriti.menon@ceeindia.org | 9822455250 | Biodiversity | Engaging local communities and students in citizen science (social microscopy) in exploring the microscopic life at the Deepor Beel (Ramsar) wetland in Guwahati, Assam and the Pashan Lake in Pune, Maharashtra. | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr. Bhawesh sawant (Dr.shardul gangan) | Taraporevala Marine Biological Research Station | Taraporevala Marine Biological Research Station, New Administrative Building, Bandra (E), Mumbai. PIN:400 051,INDIA. |
Maharashtra | bhaweshsawant@gmail.com | 9969036472 | Biodiversity | To provide a defaulted information of otolith morphology and shape indices to complement the characterization of some indices to complement the characterization of some ichthyologic taxa, which is potentially useful in systematic and/or phylogenetic studies of marine bony fishes. | 800000 | 600000 |
| Dr. Maya Murdeshwar | St. Xavier’s College | St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Mumbai, Mahapalika Marg | Maharashtra | maya.murdeshwar@xaviers.edu | 9820844848 | Biodiversity, Ecology | Mapping the Microscopic Biodiversity of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai | 800000 | 600000 |
| Ms. Jaai Pandit | G.N.Khalsa College | G.N.Khalsa College , Nathalal Parekh Marg Opposite Don Bosco School Matunga Mumbai 400019 | Maharashtra | jaai.nfb@gmail.com | 7021676002 | Biodiversity | Studying the cytogenetics and generation of DNA Barcode of Brachyuran crabs from various locations of Maharashtra, India | 800000 | 800000 |
| Dr Abhay Gaidhane | Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences | Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences Sawangi Meghe Wardha – 442001 Maharashtra State, India |
Maharashtra | abhaygaidhane@gmail.com | 9765404075 | Microorganisms and Human Health | Study the feasibility and acceptability of foldscope by Community Health Workers in the diagnosis of Scabies and Fungal Skin Infection, in rural community | 800000 | 721192 |
| Dr. Tushar H. Borse | Vidya Pratishthan’s Arts Science and Commerce College | Vidya Pratishthan’s Arts Science and Commerce College, Vidyanagari, MIDC, Baramati | Maharashtra | thbvsbt@gmail.com | 9527689969 | Biodiversity, Microorganisms and Human Health | Wetland study to understand the biodiversity of algae present in backwaters | 800000 | 779000 |
| Dr. Swanand Gajanan Kulkarni, | SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, | SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, Dist- Solapur.(Maharashtra), Pin-413304 | Maharashtra | swanand293@gmail.com | 7875212835 | Material Science and Engineering | Use of Foldscope for taking microscopic images of composite material to identify microstructural details like matrix and reinforcement phases, porosity, cluster formations grain formations etc. | 800000 | 647454 |
| Mr Avinash S. Kale, | MVP Samaj’s , S.V.K.T. Arts | MVP Samaj’s , S.V.K.T. Arts , Science and Commerce College Deolali Camp Nashik, Maharashtra, PIN- 422401 | Maharashtra | avinashkale25@rediffmail.com | 9975201656/9422422920 | Microorganisms and Human Health | Isolation and detection of methicillin resistant Bacteria from touch screen containing electronics gadgets. Development of awareness among people about health and hygiene of gadgets having touch screens. |
800000 | 600000 |