State Award for Scientists
and Engineers
for the Year 2019
(Sir M Visvesvaraya, Dr. Raja
Ramanna,
Sir C V Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan,
Dr. Kalpana Chawla State Scientists and Engineers Award
for the year 2019)
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 2019 during January 2020 and received a total of 160 nominations
for these awards in various categories. The Selection Committee under the
Chairmanship of Shri A. S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman ISRO, recommended 13
Scientists and Engineers for the State Awards for the year 2019.
The awards presentation function is organised on 11th March 2022 at 4.30 PM at
Banquet Hall, Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru. Shri Basavaraj S. Bommai, Hon'ble
Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka has kindly agreed to present the State
Awards to the eminent Scientists and Engineers in presence of Bharat Ratna
Prof. C N R Rao, FRS, Linus Pauling Research Professor, Honorary President,
JNCASR and Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayan, Hon'ble Minister for Higher Education,
Information Technology, Biotechnology & Science and Technology, Electronics,
Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood, Government of Karnataka
and other dignitaries.
