Centre announces Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar for scientific achievements, Pg9

Key Highlights:

• The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP), a national award for scientific achievement, was announced by the Centre, featuring 24 individual awards and 1 team award.
• Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was posthumously awarded the Vigyan Ratna for lifetime contributions to physics.
• Eight scientists received the Vigyan Shri awards, and fourteen young scientists were selected for the Vigyan Yuva awards.
• The CSIR Aroma Mission received the Vigyan Team award.

Detailed Insights:

• The RVP is designed as a Padma-style award to recognize contributions across science and technology.
• The inaugural RVP ceremony took place on National Space Day, 2024, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where 33 scientists were awarded.
• The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Committee, led by the Principal Scientific Adviser, selects award recipients and recommends them to the Minister of Science and Technology.
• The Vigyan Ratna recognizes lifetime achievements, Vigyan Shri acknowledges distinguished contributions, and Vigyan Yuva recognizes young scientists under 45 years.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP): A set of national awards recognizing significant contributions in various fields of science and technology.
• CSIR Aroma Mission: A project focused on developing and promoting aroma-based industries to benefit farmers and rural communities.
• National Space Day: Celebrated to commemorate India's achievements in space and inspire future generations in space exploration and research.