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.