KSCST : State Science and Technology Awards

Science and Technology State Awards
for the Year 2013 and 2014

(Sir M Visvesvaraya, Dr. Raja Ramanna,
Sir C V Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan,
Dr. Kalpana Chawla State Scientists and Engineers Awards
for the year 2013 and 2014)

With a view to recognize and reward Scientific and Technological talent in the state, the Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science and 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.

Government of Karnataka has constituted a high-level committee consisting of many eminent scientists under the Chairmanship of Karnataka Rathna Prof. C N R Rao, National Research Professor and Linus Pauling Research Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore and Chairman, Vision Group for Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka 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 to honor 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. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh) a memento and a citation.

Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for Scientists / Engineers

Dr. Raja Ramanna award is given to a scientist / Engineer who has made a significant contribution in the field of History & Philosophy of Science / Science & Society / Science Education. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 75,000 (Rupees Seventy Five Thousand), a memento and a citation.

Sir C.V. Raman Award for Scientists

Sir C V Raman Award carries a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand), a memento and a citation. This award is given to scientists who have made outstanding achievements in the following fields :

Life Sciences
Physical Sciences & Mathematics
Chemical Sciences
Agricultural Science and Animal Husbandry
Medical Sciences

Prof. Satish Dhawan Award for Engineers

Prof. Satish Dhawan Award carries a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand), a memento and a citation. This award is given to Engineers who have made outstanding achievements in Engineering and Technology.

Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for Women Scientist / Engineer

Dr. Kalpana Chawla award is given to a woman scientist / engineer who has made outstanding work in her field for the development of science or technology in the state. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand), a memento and a citation.

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On behalf of Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology is organising the awards presentation function on 30th December 2015 at J N Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore at 4.30 PM.

Sri Siddaramaiah, Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka and President, KSCST has kindly agreed to present the awards to the eminent Scientists and Engineers. Sri S R Patil, Honourable Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology, Science & Technology and Planning & Statistics will preside over the function. Bharat Ratna Prof. C N R Rao, FRS, National Research Professor and Linus Pauling Research Professor, Chairman, Vision Group on Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka will be the Chief Guest and Prof. Anurag Kumar, Director, Indian Institute of Science will be the guest of honour.