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'''India Science Award''' is one of the highest and the most prestigious national recognition by the [[Government of India]] for outstanding contribution to [[science]]. The primary and essential criterion for the award is demonstrated and widely accepted excellence in science. The award covers all areas of research in science including [[engineering]], [[medicine]] and [[agriculture]]. The prize money is [[Indian rupee| | '''India Science Award''' is one of the highest and the most prestigious national recognition by the [[Government of India]] for outstanding contribution to [[science]]. The primary and essential criterion for the award is demonstrated and widely accepted excellence in science. The award covers all areas of research in science including [[engineering]], [[medicine]] and [[agriculture]]. The prize money is [[Indian rupee|₹]]25 lakhs, and it also carries a citation and a gold medal. The award is announced and presented every year at the [[Indian Science Congress Association|Indian Science Congress (ISC)]].<ref name=ram>{{cite journal |author= Ramasami T|title= India Science Award – 2009 |url= http://www.currentscience.ac.in/Downloads/article_id_095_12_1762_1763_0.pdf |journal= Current Science |volume=95 |issue= 12| pages=1762–1763 |year=2008 }}</ref> | ||
The award was instituted by the [[List of prime ministers of India|10th Prime Minister of India]] Shri [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] in 2003.<ref name="dst">{{cite web |url=http://www.dst.gov.in/whats_new/press_releases05/india-science-award.htm |title=Welcome to Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India :: |publisher=Dst.gov.in |date=2005-03-02 |access-date=2013-11-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713152306/http://dst.gov.in/whats_new/press_releases05/india-science-award.htm |archive-date=13 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=anon>{{cite journal|author= Anon.|title= 90th Indian Science Congress: Résumé and Recommendation|url= http://www.sciencecongress.nic.in/html/pdf/90th_iscr.PDF|journal= Everyday Science|volume= 38|issue= 4|pages= 1–11|year= 2003|access-date= 3 June 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150924095253/http://www.sciencecongress.nic.in/html/pdf/90th_iscr.PDF|archive-date= 24 September 2015|url-status= dead}}</ref> The first award, for the year 2004, was given to a renowned chemist [[C.N.R. Rao|Prof CNR Rao]], for his works in [[solid-state chemistry|solid state]] and [[material chemistry]], by Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] at the inauguration of the 93rd Indian Science Congress on 3 January 2006.<ref>{{cite web| author= Rajeev M|title= Another major honour for C.N.R. Rao |date=4 January 2006| url= http://www.hindu.com/2006/01/04/stories/2006010406312200.htm | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060302100419/http://www.hindu.com/2006/01/04/stories/2006010406312200.htm | url-status= dead | archive-date= 2 March 2006 | work= [[The Hindu]]|access-date= 2013-06-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| author= United News of India, PTI|title= First India Science Award for Prof CNR Rao |date=3 January 2006| url= http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/Gadgets-Reviews/First-India-Science-Award-for-Prof-CNR-Rao/SP-Article1-41959.aspx | archive-url= https://archive.today/20130616034819/http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/Gadgets-Reviews/First-India-Science-Award-for-Prof-CNR-Rao/SP-Article1-41959.aspx | url-status= dead | archive-date= 16 June 2013 |work= Hindustan Times |publisher= HT Media Limited |access-date= 2013-06-03}}</ref> | The award was instituted by the [[List of prime ministers of India|10th Prime Minister of India]] Shri [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] in 2003.<ref name="dst">{{cite web |url=http://www.dst.gov.in/whats_new/press_releases05/india-science-award.htm |title=Welcome to Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India :: |publisher=Dst.gov.in |date=2005-03-02 |access-date=2013-11-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713152306/http://dst.gov.in/whats_new/press_releases05/india-science-award.htm |archive-date=13 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=anon>{{cite journal|author= Anon.|title= 90th Indian Science Congress: Résumé and Recommendation|url= http://www.sciencecongress.nic.in/html/pdf/90th_iscr.PDF|journal= Everyday Science|volume= 38|issue= 4|pages= 1–11|year= 2003|access-date= 3 June 2013|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150924095253/http://www.sciencecongress.nic.in/html/pdf/90th_iscr.PDF|archive-date= 24 September 2015|url-status= dead}}</ref> The first award, for the year 2004, was given to a renowned chemist [[C.N.R. Rao|Prof CNR Rao]], for his works in [[solid-state chemistry|solid state]] and [[material chemistry]], by Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] at the inauguration of the 93rd Indian Science Congress on 3 January 2006.<ref>{{cite web| author= Rajeev M|title= Another major honour for C.N.R. Rao |date=4 January 2006| url= http://www.hindu.com/2006/01/04/stories/2006010406312200.htm | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20060302100419/http://www.hindu.com/2006/01/04/stories/2006010406312200.htm | url-status= dead | archive-date= 2 March 2006 | work= [[The Hindu]]|access-date= 2013-06-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| author= United News of India, PTI|title= First India Science Award for Prof CNR Rao |date=3 January 2006| url= http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/Gadgets-Reviews/First-India-Science-Award-for-Prof-CNR-Rao/SP-Article1-41959.aspx | archive-url= https://archive.today/20130616034819/http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/Gadgets-Reviews/First-India-Science-Award-for-Prof-CNR-Rao/SP-Article1-41959.aspx | url-status= dead | archive-date= 16 June 2013 |work= Hindustan Times |publisher= HT Media Limited |access-date= 2013-06-03}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
India Science Award was launched at the 90th Indian Science Congress on 3 January 2003, held at [[Bangalore University]], by the Prime Minister of India. On 30 June 2003 the [[Ministry of Science and Technology (India)]] approved the framework and guidelines of the award. The meeting was attended by 20 eminent scientists, government officials, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Science and Technology.<ref>{{cite web| author= Ministry of Human Resource Development and Science and Technology|title= Meeting on modalities for india science award |date=30 June 2006| url= http://pib.nic.in/archieve/lreleng/lyr2003/rjun2003/30062003/r3006200318.html|work= Press Information Bureau |publisher= PIB, Government of India|access-date= 2013-06-03}}</ref> | India Science Award was launched at the 90th Indian Science Congress on 3 January 2003, held at [[Bangalore University]], by the Prime Minister of India. On 30 June 2003 the [[Ministry of Science and Technology (India)]] approved the framework and guidelines of the award. The meeting was attended by 20 eminent scientists, government officials, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Science and Technology.<ref>{{cite web| author= Ministry of Human Resource Development and Science and Technology|title= Meeting on modalities for india science award |date=30 June 2006| url= http://pib.nic.in/archieve/lreleng/lyr2003/rjun2003/30062003/r3006200318.html|work= Press Information Bureau |publisher= PIB, Government of India|access-date= 2013-06-03}}</ref> | ||
==Criteria== | ==Criteria== | ||
India Science Award is given annually in recognition of distinguished achievements in science, including medicine, engineering and agriculture. The recipient is a scientist, of no age limit, who had made a groundbreaking scientific research that is widely demonstrated and accepted, and the work done primarily in India. [[Originality]] and [[innovation |innovatory]] outputs are more important than mere quantity. Contribution to scientific development of the country has a huge impression. | India Science Award is given annually in recognition of distinguished achievements in science, including medicine, engineering and agriculture. The recipient is a scientist, of no age limit, who had made a groundbreaking scientific research that is widely demonstrated and accepted, and the work done primarily in India. [[Originality]] and [[innovation|innovatory]] outputs are more important than mere quantity. Contribution to scientific development of the country has a huge impression. Groups or institutions are not eligible to receive this award. There can only be a maximum of two winners of the prize in a given year if more than one nominee is eligible.<ref name=ram/> | ||
==Recipients== | ==Recipients== | ||
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! Year !! Recipient !! Field | ! Year !! Recipient !! Field | ||
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| 2004 || [[C.N.R. Rao]] | | 2004 || [[C. N. R. Rao|C N R Rao]] || Solid state chemistry and materials science | ||
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| 2005 || | | 2005 || [[Arcot Ramachandran]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Ramachandran, Arcot, 1923-2018 |url=https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85308615.html}}</ref> || Environment Planning, Co-ordination and Research Programme | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2006 || | | 2006 || [[Siddhartha P. Tiwari|Siddhartha Paul Tiwari]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Tiwari’s Research on Rural Economies |url=https://www.latinpost.com/articles/156060/20220725/tiwari-s-research-on-rural-economies-in-asia-confronts-unprecedented-challenges-in-the-aftermath-of-the-pandemic.htm |access-date=27 July 2022 |website=Latin Post (NYC)}}</ref>|| Integrated rural agriculture development: science and technology | ||
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| 2007 || | | 2007 || [[Upinder Singh Bhalla]] || [[Neuroscience]] | ||
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| 2008 || | | 2008 || [[Govindarajan Padmanaban]] || [[Vaccine: Development and Therapy|Vaccine Development]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2009 || | | 2009 || [[Madhav Gadgil]] || [[Environmental protection|Environmental Protection]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 2010 || [[ | | 2010 || [[C. R. Rao|Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao]]|| Statistical theory and methodology | ||
|} | |} | ||
== Discontinued after 2010 == | |||
After 2010, the India Science Award was discontinued following its [[Mergers and acquisitions|merger]] with the [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology]]. The budget of the [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology]] was accordingly increased.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bhatnagar Award Details |url=https://www.biospectrumindia.com/news/58/12972/pm-confers-shanti-swarup-bhatnagar-prizes-for-st.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Award Merger and Budget |url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/24102255 |publisher=JSTOR}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[List of general science and technology awards]] | * [[List of general science and technology awards]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/article75035.ece C.R. Rao bags Indian Science Award] | * [http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/article75035.ece C.R. Rao bags Indian Science Award] | ||
* [https://www.govtjobsportal.in/2017/04/national-awards-and-honours-in-india.html Prof. C.N.R. Rao becomes first recipient of India Science Award 2004] | * [https://www.govtjobsportal.in/2017/04/national-awards-and-honours-in-india.html Prof. C.N.R. Rao becomes first recipient of India Science Award 2004] | ||
* [http://www.indiaedunews.net/Science/India_Science_Award_for_eminent_statistician_C.R._Rao_10087/ India Science Award for eminent statistician C.R. Rao] | * {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20131203014122/http://www.indiaedunews.net/Science/India_Science_Award_for_eminent_statistician_C.R._Rao_10087/ India Science Award for eminent statistician C.R. Rao]}} | ||
[[Category:Indian science and technology awards]] | [[Category:Indian science and technology awards]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:05, 5 May 2025
| India Science Award | |
|---|---|
| Location | New Delhi |
| Presented by | Indian Science Congress Association Ministry of Science and Technology (India) |
| First awarded | 2004 |
India Science Award is one of the highest and the most prestigious national recognition by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to science. The primary and essential criterion for the award is demonstrated and widely accepted excellence in science. The award covers all areas of research in science including engineering, medicine and agriculture. The prize money is ₹25 lakhs, and it also carries a citation and a gold medal. The award is announced and presented every year at the Indian Science Congress (ISC).[1]
The award was instituted by the 10th Prime Minister of India Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2003.[2][3] The first award, for the year 2004, was given to a renowned chemist Prof CNR Rao, for his works in solid state and material chemistry, by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the inauguration of the 93rd Indian Science Congress on 3 January 2006.[4][5]
History[edit | edit source]
India Science Award was launched at the 90th Indian Science Congress on 3 January 2003, held at Bangalore University, by the Prime Minister of India. On 30 June 2003 the Ministry of Science and Technology (India) approved the framework and guidelines of the award. The meeting was attended by 20 eminent scientists, government officials, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Science and Technology.[6]
Criteria[edit | edit source]
India Science Award is given annually in recognition of distinguished achievements in science, including medicine, engineering and agriculture. The recipient is a scientist, of no age limit, who had made a groundbreaking scientific research that is widely demonstrated and accepted, and the work done primarily in India. Originality and innovatory outputs are more important than mere quantity. Contribution to scientific development of the country has a huge impression. Groups or institutions are not eligible to receive this award. There can only be a maximum of two winners of the prize in a given year if more than one nominee is eligible.[1]
Recipients[edit | edit source]
| Year | Recipient | Field |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | C N R Rao | Solid state chemistry and materials science |
| 2005 | Arcot Ramachandran[7] | Environment Planning, Co-ordination and Research Programme |
| 2006 | Siddhartha Paul Tiwari[8] | Integrated rural agriculture development: science and technology |
| 2007 | Upinder Singh Bhalla | Neuroscience |
| 2008 | Govindarajan Padmanaban | Vaccine Development |
| 2009 | Madhav Gadgil | Environmental Protection |
| 2010 | Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao | Statistical theory and methodology |
Discontinued after 2010[edit | edit source]
After 2010, the India Science Award was discontinued following its merger with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology. The budget of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology was accordingly increased.[9][10]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ramasami T (2008). "India Science Award – 2009" (PDF). Current Science. 95 (12): 1762–1763.
- ↑ "Welcome to Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India ::". Dst.gov.in. 2 March 2005. Archived from the original on 13 July 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ↑ Anon. (2003). "90th Indian Science Congress: Résumé and Recommendation" (PDF). Everyday Science. 38 (4): 1–11. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ Rajeev M (4 January 2006). "Another major honour for C.N.R. Rao". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 March 2006. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ United News of India, PTI (3 January 2006). "First India Science Award for Prof CNR Rao". Hindustan Times. HT Media Limited. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Ministry of Human Resource Development and Science and Technology (30 June 2006). "Meeting on modalities for india science award". Press Information Bureau. PIB, Government of India. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ "Ramachandran, Arcot, 1923-2018".
- ↑ "Tiwari's Research on Rural Economies". Latin Post (NYC). Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ↑ "Bhatnagar Award Details".
- ↑ "Award Merger and Budget". JSTOR.