Publication Activities of Srujanika

A. Bigyan Tarang:

A resource magazine in Oriya linking education, science and development being published since 1988-89.

B. Books

1. Kheli Kheli Sikhiba (Learning through play) - 1988/2002
2. Kagajara Khela (Paper Play) - activities with paper - 1990/2002
3. Diba Swapna (A book on education) - 1992
4. Ama Katha (Our Thoughts) - 1993
5. Aasa Tara Dekhiba (Let us watch the stars) - 1995
6. Ama Manara Geeta (Songs in our Hearts) - 1995
7. Kahinki Bhai Kahinki? (Why ? Why ? Why ?) - 1996
8. Kagaja Bhangara Maja (Primer on Origami) - 1997
9. Gachhabaida (Healer Plants, an identification guide) - 1997
10. Prathamika Siksha Padhhati (Primary Education Methods) - 1997
11. Kagajaru Akruti (Shapes from Paper, Mid-level Origami) - 1998
12. Paribesara Katha O' Batha (Environment Facts and Problems) - 1998
13. Bigyan Pahali (Science Riddles) - 1998
14. Ganita Kuhuka (Magic of Mathematics) - 1998
15. Jalasampada (Water Resources) - 1999
16. Anuru Anthariksha (From Atom to Universe) - 1999
17. Chhai Aluara Khela (Game of Light and Shadow) - 1999
18. Paribesha Pradushana (Pollution) - 1999
19. Kagaja Bhangaru Jyamiti (Geometry through Paper folding) 2000
20. Chitra Pahachare Chidiakhana (Steps to a Zoo) - 2000
21. Jibanara Piladina (Early Life forms) - 2000
22. Sahajare Ankiba Gachhalata (Easy to Draw Plants) - 2001
23. Haatatiari Khelana (Handmade Toys) - 2001
24. Paribesha Darpana (Environment Overview) - 2001
25. Patraru Chitra (Leaf Figures) - 2002
26. Paribesa O' Atmanirvarashilata (Environment and Self-reliance) - 2002
27. Prakruti Parakha (Exploring Nature through Activities) - 2003
28. Bigyana Parakha (Hands-on Low-cost Science Activities) - 2003
29. Graha Bigyana (Planetary Science) - 2003
30. Bikasha pain Binasha (Arundhati Roy's The Greater Common Good) - 2003
31. Prasna Kare Anarko (Anarko's questions) - 2004
32. Baisaikelara Kahani (The Bicycle Story) - 2004
33. Graha Sanchara (Planetary Transit) - 2004
34. Pade Chhande Paribesa (Environment in Rhymes) - 2004
35. Kimiara Bigyana (Science Behind Magic Tricks) - 2005
36. Atha Kuhuka (Glue Magic) - 2005
37. Gijubhai Siksha Nidhi (Gijubhai's Educational Treasures) - 2005
38. Haata Pa'ntare Bigyana (Science Within Reach) - 2005

In addition to the titles listed above, many topical booklets have also been developed which serve as guide books to poster presentations on specific programmes. These include: What is science, Sun, Mars, Universe, Eclipse, Moon-landing, Changing Sky-1996.

Srujanika team has also been involved in developing/transcreating/editing books in Camera Ready Copy form for other organisations like the National Book Trust, India, Vigyan Prasar (Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India), Centre for Environment Education, Ahmedabad, Centre for Environment Studies (Govt. of Orissa), etc. Some major books brought out in Oriya language under this approach are:

1. Diva Swapna, Gijubhai Badheka, NBT, New Delhi
2. Totto-Chan, T. Kuroyanagi, NBT, New Delhi,
3. Surya (The Sun - An Ecology Book), NBT, New Delhi,
4. Bharatiya Khelana Tiarira Maja (The Joy of Making Indian Toys), NBT, New Delhi,
5. Kuni Khelana (Little Toys), NBT, New Delhi,
6. Shakti (Energy), NBT, New Delhi
7. Kitamanankara Ajaba Dunia (The Wonderful World of Insect), NBT, New Delhi
8. Sampurna Surya Paraga (Total Solar Eclipse), Vigyan Prasar (Govt. of India), New Delhi
9. Mo Bandhu Sri Liki (My Friend Mr. Leakey), Vigyan Prasar, New Delhi
10. Kamputar'ra Maja (Fun with Computers), Silicon Sahitya, Bhubaneswar,
11. Janiba Bujhiba Internet (Introducing the Internet), Silicon Sahitya, Bhubaneswar
12. Sabuja Padaskhepa Digdarshaka (Green Action Guide), CEE, Ahmedabad
13. Hati… Hati… Hati (Endangered Elephants), CEE, Ahmedabad

Srujanika also provides topical write-ups to various Oriya newspapers on interesting events. One of the regular features along this line has been the monthly sky chart and planet positions. Besides these some newspapers/magazines reproduce selected materials from Bigyan Tarang and other books of ours.