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News– The Government of India has announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2025. It includes 24 individual and one team award.
About Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar
- Modelled on the Padma Awards, it is among the highest scientific recognitions in India, honouring excellence in science, technology, and innovation.
- Objective: To celebrate and acknowledge outstanding contributions by scientists, technologists, and innovators—individually or in teams—across diverse scientific domains.
- Eligibility: Open to individuals from both government and private sectors, as well as independent contributors, for breakthroughs in science or technology-led innovation.
- Persons of Indian Origin abroad, whose work benefits Indian society, are also eligible.
- Award Categories:
- Vigyan Ratna (VR): Lifetime achievement in science and technology.
- Vigyan Shri (VS): Distinguished contributions in any scientific field.
- Vigyan Yuva–Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB): For scientists under 45 years with exceptional work.
- Vigyan Team (VT): For teams (three or more members) with remarkable collaborative contributions.
- Domains Covered: Awards span 13 fields — Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Earth Science, Medicine, Engineering, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Technology & Innovation, Atomic Energy, Space Science & Technology, and Others — ensuring fair domain and gender representation.
