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AWARDS AND HONOURS - August 2024

Aug 2024

Aug 09, 2024

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 Announced

  • In a significant move to recognise and honour outstanding contributions to science, technology, and innovation, the Indian government announced the inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskars. This new award system, replacing over 300 previous awards from various science departments, aims to celebrate the achievements of academics, technologists, and inventors across the country.
  • The government announced a total of 33 Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskars across various categories:
  • Thirteen scientists received the Vigyan Shri award for their distinguished contributions across different scientific domains.
  • Eighteen young scientists under the age of 45 were honoured with the Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awards, continuing the legacy of the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar prize.
  • The Team Chandrayaan-3 was recognized with the Vigyan Team award for their exceptional contribution to India's space program, particularly for the successful moon landing mission.
  • This new award system represents a significant consolidation of India's science honours. It replaces the previous system, which included the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award, instituted in 1958 and named after the renowned chemist who was the first chairman of the University Grants Commission and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research.

Aug 08, 2024

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024 Announced

  • In a significant move to recognise and honour outstanding contributions to science, technology, and innovation, the Indian government announced the inaugural Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskars. This new award system, replacing over 300 previous awards from various science departments, aims to celebrate the achievements of academics, technologists, and inventors across the country.
  • The highest honour, the Vigyan Ratna Puraskar, was awarded to Dr. Govindarajan Padmanabhan, a celebrated biochemist and former director of the Indian Institute of Science-Bengaluru. Dr. Padmanabhan, also a Padma Bhushan laureate, receives this lifetime achievement award in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of biochemistry.

Aug 06, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu Conferred 'Companion of the Order of Fiji' in Capital Suva

  • Indian President Droupadi Murmu was on a two-day state visit to Fiji, marking a milestone in the diplomatic relations between the two nations. The visit, characterised by ceremonial honours and high-level meetings, underscored the growing partnership between India and Fiji in various spheres of cooperation.
  • President Murmu was conferred with the 'Companion of the Order of Fiji', the highest honour bestowed by the Fijian government. This prestigious recognition symbolises the deep respect and strong ties between India and Fiji.
  • President Murmu was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour by the Fiji Military Force. This formal welcome exemplified the respect and importance Fiji attributes to India's head of state.

Aug 02, 2024

MRPL Wins Greentech Pollution Control Waste Management & Recycling Award

  • The Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) was awarded the prestigious Greentech Pollution Control Waste Management & Recycling Award in the Circular Economy Leadership category. This recognition highlights MRPL's significant achievements in managing hazardous and other types of waste in an environmentally friendly manner, emphasizing circular economy practices.
  • The award underscores MRPL's commitment to maintaining a robust waste management system, focusing on recycling and reusing hazardous waste, and recovering precious metals through recycling processes. Notably, the company achieved zero waste disposal to landfills during the fiscal year 2023-24.

Aug 01, 2024

Tamil Epigrapher V. Vedachalam Honoured with Prestigious V Venkayya Epigraphy Award

  • The year 2024 marks a significant milestone in the field of Indian epigraphy as V. Vedachalam, a renowned Tamil epigrapher and historian, received the prestigious V Venkayya Epigraphy Award. This accolade not only recognised Vedachalam's extensive contributions to the field but also highlighted the continuing importance of epigraphic studies in understanding India's rich historical tapestry.
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