Centre Announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar; Jayant Vishnu Narlikar Awarded Vigyan Ratna
The Government of India announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP), a new set of national awards for scientific excellence. Eminent physicist Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was posthumously awarded the Vigyan Ratna for lifetime achievement. The awards are categorized into Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri (for distinguished contributions), Vigyan Yuva (for scientists under 45), and Vigyan Team. This year, 33 scientists were honored across various categories. The selection process is managed by a committee chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
Key Points
- The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is modeled after the Padma awards to recognize scientific achievements at the national level.
- Categories include Vigyan Ratna (lifetime), Vigyan Shri (distinguished), Vigyan Yuva (young scientists), and Vigyan Team.
- The Vigyan Team award was given to the CSIR Aroma Mission for its collective contribution.
- The selection committee is headed by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India.
Exam Facts
- Jayant Vishnu Narlikar received the Vigyan Ratna posthumously.
- Eight scientists were selected for the Vigyan Shri awards.
- The Vigyan Yuva award is restricted to scientists under the age of 45.
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