The Government of India has announced the first set of Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, or national awards for scientists on 7th August 2024.
Thirty-three of these awards will be given on August 23, the National Space Day to mark Chandrayaan 3’s moon landing.
The objective of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is to recognize the notable and inspiring contributions made by scientists, technologists, and innovators, either individually or in teams, across various fields of science, technology, and technology-led innovation.
The ISRO-Chandrayaan 3 Team will be awarded the Vigyan Team Award for their contributions to space science and technology.
Former Director of the Indian Institute of Science, Professor G. Padmanabhan, has been selected for the Vigyan Ratna Award in biological sciences. The Vigyan Ratna Award recognizes lifetime achievements and contributions in any field of science and technology.
Anandharamakrishnan C, Umesh Varshney, Bhim Singh, Adimurthi Adi, Syed Wajh Ahmad Naqvi, Sanjay Behari, and Rahul Mukherjee are among those selected for the Vigyan Shri Award.
