The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 awards were announced today, celebrating significant achievements in the field of science. The prestigious Vigyan Ratna award will be awarded posthumously to Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar, honoring his legacy and contributions to science.
In addition to Prof. Narlikar, eight distinguished scientists have been selected for the Vigyan Shree award, recognizing their remarkable work across various scientific disciplines. Furthermore, the Vigyan Yuva category has acknowledged 14 young scientists for their innovative contributions.
The Vigyan Team award is given to the Aroma Mission CSIR team, which has made significant advancements in agricultural science. These awards are presented to acknowledge exceptional contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
The four categories for the awards include Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shree, Vigyan Yuva (Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar), and Vigyan Team. The recipients have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and application.
