Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Latest News
The Centre recently announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) — its Padma-style national awards for scientific achievement — with 24 individual awards and one team award.
About Rashtriya Vigyan PuraskarÂ
- Modelled on the Padma awards, the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is one of the highest recognitions in the field of science, technology, and innovation in India.
- Objective: To recognize the notable and inspiring contribution made by the scientists, technologists, and innovators individually or in teams in various fields of science, technology, and technologyÂ-led innovation.
- Eligibility:Â
- Scientists/technologists/innovators working in government or private sector organizations or any individual working outside any organization, who have made distinguished contributions in terms of path-breaking research or innovation or discovery in any field of science, technology, or technology-led innovation shall be eligible for the awards.Â
- People of Indian Origin staying abroad with exceptional contributions benefiting the Indian communities or society shall also be eligible for the awards.
- The awards shall be given in the following four categories:
- Vigyan Ratna (VR) award will recognize lifetime achievements & contributions made in any field of science and technology.
- Vigyan Shri (VS) award will recognize distinguished contributions in any field of science and technology.
- Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) award will recognize & encourage young scientists up to the age of 45 years who made an exceptional contribution in any field of science and technology.
- Vigyan Team (VT) award to be given to a team comprising three or more scientists/researchers/innovators who have made an exceptional contribution working in a team in any field of science and technology.
- It shall be given in the 13 domains, namely 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 representation from each domain/field, including gender parity will be ensured.
Source: TH
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) FAQs
Q1: What is the primary objective of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)?
Ans: To recognize notable contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
Q2: Who is eligible to receive the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP)?
Ans: Scientists, technologists, and innovators from both government and private sectors.
Q3: How many scientific domains are covered under the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar?
Ans: It shall be given in the 13 domains.
