Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar

September 23, 2023

The government has introduced a new set of National Awards in the field of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Named the “Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar” (RVP), these awards aim to recognize the remarkable contributions made by scientists, technologists, and innovators in various fields of science and technology.
Eligibility
- eligibility for these awards extends to scientists, technologists, and innovators working in government or private sector organizations, as well as individuals working independently.
- The criteria for recognition include distinguished contributions in terms of path-breaking research, innovation, or discovery in any field of science, technology, or technology-led innovation.
- People of Indian origin residing abroad are also eligible for these awards.
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar will be awarded across four categories.
- The ‘Vigyan Ratna’ award will honour lifetime achievements in any field of science and technology.
- The ‘Vigyan Shri’ award will acknowledge distinguished contributions in any field of science and technology.
- The ‘Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar’ award aims to recognize and encourage young scientists under the age of 45 who have made exceptional contributions in any field of science and technology.
- Lastly, the ‘Vigyan Team’ award will be given to a team of three or more scientists, researchers, or innovators who have made exceptional contributions in any field of science and technology.
The awards will cover 13 domains, including Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Earth Science, Medicine, Engineering Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Technology & Innovation, Atomic Energy, Space Science and Technology, and others.
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Committee (RVPC), headed by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and comprising Secretaries of Science Departments, members of Science and Engineering Academies, and distinguished scientists and technologists from various fields of science and technology, will review all nominations.
The awards will be announced on May 11th (National Technology Day) and conferred on August 23rd (National Space Day).