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State
Awards for Scientists and Engineers
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State Awards for Scientists
and Engineers
for the Years 2022 and 2023
(Sir M Visvesvaraya, Dr. Raja
Ramanna,
Sir C V Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan,
Dr. Kalpana Chawla State Scientists and Engineers Award
for the year 2022 and 2023)
With a view to recognize and
reward Scientific and Technological talent in the state, the Department of
Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of
Karnataka has instituted several awards to the Scientists and Engineers of the
State who have made significant contribution towards the development of the
State in various fields of Science and Technology. These awards are being
given every year since 1996.
The Government of Karnataka has constituted a
Selection Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri A. S. Kiran Kumar to select
eligible Scientists & Engineers for these awards. Karnataka State Council for
Science and Technology (KSCST) has been entrusted with the responsibility of
implementation of this programme.
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Award
for Senior Scientists
Sir M. Visvesvaraya award is
given to the senior scientists considering their lifetime contributions for the
development of science and technology in the State. This award is being given
to two senior scientists, every year. This award carries a cash prize of
Rs.2,00,000/- each (Rupees Two Lakh), a memento and citation.
Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for
Scientists / Engineers
Dr. Raja Ramanna award is given
to the scientists / engineers who have made a significant contribution in the
field of History & Philosophy of Science / Science & Society / Science
Education. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000 (Rupees One Lakh
Fifty Thousand), a memento and citation.
Sir C.V. Raman Award for
Scientists
Sir C V Raman award carries a
cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh), a memento and a citation. This
award is given to scientists, below the age of 50 years, who have made
outstanding achievements in the following fields
Prof. Satish Dhawan Award
for Young Engineers
Prof. Satish Dhawan award carries
a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh), a memento and citation. This
award is given to Engineers, below 50 years of age, who have made outstanding
contributions in the field of Engineering Sciences.
Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for
Women Scientists
Dr. Kalpana Chawla award is given
to a woman Scientist / Engineer for the outstanding work towards the
development of Science and Technology in the State. This award carries a cash
prize of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh), a memento and citation.
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The KSCST invited nominations for the State Awards
for the year 2022 and 2023 during July 2023 and received a total of 331
nominations for these awards in various categories. The Selection Committee
under the Chairmanship of Shri A. S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman ISRO,
recommended 28 Scientists and Engineers for the State Awards.
The awards presentation function is organised on 26th September 2024 at 4.00
PM at J N Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Shri
Siddaramaiah, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka has kindly
agreed to present the State Awards in presence of Bharat Ratna Prof. C N R
Rao, FRS, Linus Pauling Research Professor, Honorary President, JNCASR and
Shri N. S. Boseraju Hon'ble Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and
Technology, Government of Karnataka will preside over the function.
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We are pleased to share the google drive links below containing digital
photos and video coverage of the State S&T awards presentation function
held on 26th September 2024 at the J N Tata Auditorium, IISc.
Kindly download the photos and video within 25th October 2024 before the
link expires.
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Recipients of State Awards for Scientists and
Engineers
for the year 2022
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Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Award for the year 2022 |
Field |
Name and Address |
Photo |
Science and Technology |
Prof. Yadati
Narahari
Honorary Professor, Department of
Computer Science and Automation Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru |
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Prof. Rayappa Ramappa
Hanchinal
Former Chairperson, PPV & FRA, GoI, New Delhi and Former
Vice-Chancellor, UAS, Dharwad
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Dr. Raja Ramanna Award
for the year 2022 |
Field |
Name and Address |
Photo |
Science
Education |
Prof. Kapaettu Satyamoorthy
Professor and Director (Research) Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara
(SDM) University, Dharwad |
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Prof. Prabhugouda M. Patil
Professor, Department of Mathematics, KLE Technological
University, Hubballi
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Sir C. V. Raman Award
for the year 2022 |
Field |
Name and Address |
Photo |
Physical Sciences |
Prof. A. P. Gnana Prakash Senior Professor, Department
of Studies in
Physics, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru |
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Chemical Sciences |
Prof. Satish Amrutrao Patil
Professor & Chairman, Solid State and
Structural Chemistry Unit,
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
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Medical Sciences |
Dr. Rajesh Kumar T Professor, Dept of Biochemistry,
JSS
Medical College,
Mysuru
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Life Sciences |
Dr. Mohan C D Senior Scientist, CSIR-Indian
Institute of Toxicology, Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (former Associate Professor,
Mysore University)
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Agricultural Sciences and
Animal Husbandry |
Dr. Sathish Bhadravati Shivachandra Principal
Scientist, ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and
Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru
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Prof. Satish Dhawan
Award for the year 2022 |
Field |
Name and Address |
Photo |
Engineering Sciences |
Prof. Shubhangi Digamber Chikte Professor, Department
of CSE, Special Officer - Research and Development, IPR & Women
Empowerment, VTU, Kalaburagi and Presiding Officer, ICC (Women Cell),
VTU, Belagavi |
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Prof. Hemantha Kumar
Professor, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal,
Mangaluru
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Prof. Jayashree Agarkhed Professor, Department Computer
Science & Engineering, P.D.A College of Engineering, Kalaburagi
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Dr. Madeva Nagaral Manager (Design), Aircraft Research
and Design Centre, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bengaluru
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Dr. Kalpana Chawla
Award for the year 2022 |
Field |
Name and Address |
Photo |
Science and Technology |
Dr. Pushpa S. Murthy Senior Principal Scientist and
Head,
Department of Plantation Products, CSIR-
CFTRI, Mysuru |
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Recipients of State Awards for Scientists and
Engineers
for the year 2023
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Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Award for the year 2023 |
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Name and Address |
Photo |
Science and Technology |
Dr. Shubha V Former Distinguished Scientist, CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru |
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Prof. Madan Rao
Senior Professor, National Centre for
Biological Sciences, TIFR, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru
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Dr. Raja Ramanna Award
for the year 2023 |
Field |
Name and Address |
Photo |
History & Philosophy of Science / Science and
Society / Science
Education
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Dr. C. V. Yelamaggad, Scientist-F, Centre for Nano and
Soft Matter Sciences, Arkavathi, Dasanapura
Hobli, Bengaluru |
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Prof. Ramanathan Srinivasan Sowdhamini
Senior Professor,
National Centre for Biological Sciences, UAS-GKVK Campus, Bengaluru
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Sir C. V. Raman Award
for the year 2023 |
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Name and Address |
Photo |
Mathematical Sciences |
Prof. Prasannakumara B. C. Professor, Department of
Studies in Mathematics, Davangere University, Shivagangotri, Davangere |
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Chemical Sciences |
Prof. Narendra Reddy
Professor, Centre for Incubation Innovation
Research and Consultancy, Jyothy Institution of Technology, Bengaluru
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Medical Sciences |
Dr. Dwarakanath Srinivas Professor and Unit Head,
Department of Neurosurgery, Neurocenter, NIMHANS, Bengaluru
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Life Sciences |
Prof. Sandeep M Eswarappa, Associate Professor,
Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
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Agricultural Sciences and
Animal Husbandry |
Dr. Basavaprabhu L. Patil Principal Scientist Division of Biotechnology, ICAR-Indian
Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru
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Prof. Satish Dhawan
Award for the year 2023 |
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Name and Address |
Photo |
Engineering Sciences |
Prof. Madhav Ramakrishna Rao Associate Professor,
Head of ECE Department, IIIT-Bangalore, Electronics City, Bengaluru |
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Dr. Jaya Prakash
Assistant Professor, Instrumentation and Applied
Physics, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
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Prof. Amarnath Hegde Associate Professor,
Department of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, Indian Institute
of Technology Dharwad
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Prof. Srisha Rao M. V. Associate Professor,
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science,
Bengaluru
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Dr. Kalpana Chawla
Award for the year 2023 |
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Name and Address |
Photo |
Science and Technology |
Dr. Sandhya Shenoy U SERB Research Scientist,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of
Engineering and Technology, Srinivas University, Mangaluru |
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Department of
Electronics, Information
Technology,
Biotechnology and Science & Technology,
Government of Karnataka
State Awards for Scientists and Engineers
Nominations invited for
the years 2022 and 2023
Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Lifetime Achievement Award
for Senior Scientists /
Engineers
Dr. Raja Ramanna Award
for Scientist / Engineer
Sir C. V. Raman Award
for Scientists
Prof. Satish Dhawan Award
for Engineers
and
Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award
for Women Scientist

Karnataka
State Council for Science and Technology
Indian Institute of Science
Campus, Bangalore - 560 012
Ph. 080-23341652, 23348848, 23348849, 23348840
Website: https://www.kscst.org.in /
https://kscst.karnataka.gov.in E-mail:
office@kscst.iisc.ernet.in
State Award for Scientists and Engineers
for the years 2022 and 2023
(Instituted by Government of Karnataka)
With a view to
recognize and reward Scientific and Technological talent in the
state, the
Government of Karnataka has instituted several awards to the
Scientists and Engineers of the State who have made significant
contribution towards the development of the State in various fields
of Science and Technology. These awards are being given every year
since 1996.
Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Lifetime Achievement
Award for Senior Scientists / Engineers
The
Government of Karnataka instituted Sir M. Visvesvaraya award
to recognize and honour the senior
Scientists / Engineers for their lifetime contributions for the development of science
and technology in the State. Two awards will be given every year.
Eligibility:
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They should be born in Karnataka or must have served in
Karnataka for over twenty years.
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They must have contributed significantly in their field of
Fundamental Research.
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They must have significant contributions to National and Human
development.
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Candidates should be above 50 years of age as on 28th February
of respective award year (i.e., 28.02.2022 for the award year
2022 and 28.02.2023 for the award year 2023).
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They must not have received the same award earlier.
This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lakhs), a
memento and a citation.
Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for Scientists / Engineers
The
Government of Karnataka instituted Dr. Raja Ramanna Award in the year 2004.
This award is given to a Scientists /
Engineers who has made a significant
contribution in the field of Science Education / History & Philosophy of Science /
Science & Society.
Eligibility:
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They should be born in Karnataka or domiciled for at least
twenty years in Karnataka.
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They must have done exceptional research work in the State of
Karnataka.
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They should have published at least five research papers in
National / International journals.
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Candidates should be above 50 years of age as on 28th February
of respective award year (i.e., 28.02.2022 for the award year
2022 and 28.02.2023 for the award year 2023).
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They must not have received the same award earlier.
This
award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand), a memento and a citation.
Sir C. V. Raman Award
for Scientists
To
encourage Scientists in the state, the Government of Karnataka instituted
Sir C. V. Raman Award. This award is given to scientists
who have made outstanding contributions in their fields. Five awards will be
given in this category.
The award committee invites nominations from eligible scientists in the
following fields.
Prof. Satish Dhawan
Award for Engineers
To
encourage Engineers in the State, the Government of Karnataka
instituted Prof. Satish Dhawan Award in the year 2003. This award is
given to Engineers who have made outstanding contributions in the
Engineering fields including Earth Sciences. Four awards will be
given in this category.
Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for Women Scientist / Engineer
To
encourage the women Scientists and Engineers in the state, the
Government of Karnataka has instituted an award in the name of Dr. Kalpana Chawla in the year 2003. This award is given to a woman
Scientist / Engineer who has made outstanding contributions in her
field for the development of Science or Technology in the state.
Eligibility for Sir C.V. Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan and
Dr. Kalpana
Chawla Awards
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They should be born in Karnataka or domiciled for at least for
twenty years in Karnataka.
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They should have published at least five research papers in National
/ International journals.
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They must have done exceptional research work in the State of
Karnataka.
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Candidates should be below 50 years of age as on 28th February of
respective award year (i.e., 28.02.2022 for the award year 2022 and
28.02.2023 for the award year 2023).
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They must not have received the same award earlier.
These awards carry a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh), a memento and a citation.
Women Scientists / Engineers (below 50 years of age) are eligible to
apply for Sir C V Raman and Prof. Satish Dhawan Awards in addition
to Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award. However, they have to submit the
separate nominations for each award.
Nominations may be sent in an envelope superscribed "Nomination
for ___________________ Award for the
year ..............." with all
necessary details, as per the PROFORMA, along with two latest
passport size photographs and documents.
The nominations (hard copy)
should be sent, on or before
21st August 2023 to the following address:
The Secretary
Karnataka
State Council for Science and Technology
Indian Institute of Science
Campus, Bangalore - 560 012
Ph. 080-23341652, 23348848, 23348849, 23348840 E-mail:
office.kscst@iisc.ac.in
Website: https://www.kscst.org.in /
https://kscst.karnataka.gov.in
NOTE:
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PROFORMA and
Excel data sheet can be downloaded from our websites:
https://www.kscst.org.in OR https://kscst.karnataka.gov.in
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Separate nominations should be sent to each award clearly
mentioning the year of award.
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Hard copy of the filled Proforma along with necessary
documents can be sent to KSCST on or before the last date.
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Softcopy of the filled Data Sheet (Excel File) can be
sent to KSCST by email: office.kscst@iisc.ac.in.
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Women Scientists / Engineers (below 50 years of age) are
eligible to apply for Sir C V Raman and Prof. Satish
Dhawan Awards in addition to Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award.
However, they have to submit the separate nominations for
each Award.
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Original documents should be produced whenever called for.
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Canvassing in any form entails disqualification.
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Decision of selection committee is final and binding.
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Click on this
link to download the Proforma in MS Word to be submitted in hardcopy
Click on this
link to download the data sheet in MS Excel
(to be sent by email after filling the information)
Email: office.kscst@iisc.ac.in
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Recipients of
State Awards for
Scientists and Engineers
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