Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award (The Hindu)

  • 14 Sep 2023

What is the News ?

Rajnish Kumar, professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has won the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar prize for science and technology.

Facts About:

  • Named after the founder Director of CSIR India, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar.
  • Given annually for outstanding contributions in science and technology.
  • Prize amount: Rs 5,00,000.
  • Awarded in various disciplines including Biological, Chemical, Earth, Engineering, Mathematical, Medical, and Physical Sciences.
  • Eligible for Indian citizens up to age 45, including OCI and PIO working in India.
  • Recognizes work primarily conducted in India during the five years prior.
  • Awardees selected based on recommendations from CSIR Advisory Committees.