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Govt announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar to honor achievements in science and technology

By India Education Diary Bureau Admin On Aug 9, 2024

Government has announced the recipients of the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, a high honor recognizing exceptional contributions in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. This award aims to acknowledge the remarkable achievements of scientists, technologists, and innovators, both individually and in teams.

The ISRO-Chandrayaan 3 team has been awarded the Vigyan Team Award for their significant contributions to space science and technology, further cementing India’s position in the global space arena.

Professor G. Padmanabhan, the former Director of the Indian Institute of Science, has been selected for the Vigyan Ratna Award in biological sciences. This award celebrates his lifetime achievements and contributions to the field.

The Vigyan Shri Award will be conferred upon Anandharamakrishnan C, Umesh Varshney, Bhim Singh, Adimurthi Adi, Syed Wajh Ahmad Naqvi, Sanjay Behari, and Rahul Mukherjee for their outstanding work in various scientific disciplines.

The Vigyan Yuva Award, which recognizes promising young scientists, will be presented to Dr. Bappi Paul, Dr. Abhilash, Radha Krishnan Mahalakshmi, Purabi Saikia, Digendranath Swain, Prabhu Rajagopal, and Prashant Kumar.

The award ceremony for all categories will be held on August 23rd, coinciding with the celebration of National Space Day.