Government announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar; focus on scientific excellence without cash components
The Union government has announced 24 individual scientists and one team as recipients of the second edition of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP). The awards are divided into four categories: Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, and Vigyan Team. Notably, the RVP does not include a cash component, aligning it with the spirit of the Padma awards. The selection process, chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA), aims to consolidate various departmental science awards into a unified national framework, though it has faced calls for increased transparency to ensure merit-based selection.
Key Points
- The RVP replaces several departmental awards to create a unified national recognition for scientific achievement.
- Unlike the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) awards, the RVP awards do not carry a cash prize.
- The selection committee is chaired by the Principal Scientific Adviser and includes members from scientific academies.
- The Vigyan Yuva category is specifically for individuals under the age of 45.
Exam Facts
- Total number of RVP awards is capped at 56 annually.
- The awards were instituted in 2022 to streamline scientific recognition.
- Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) chairs the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Committee.
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