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Astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar, who passed away in May 2025, has been posthumously awarded the Vigyan Ratna Puraskar.
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The Government announced the second edition (2025) of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar, honouring India’s leading scientists across 13 domains.
Announced on: 26 October 2025
Organized by: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology
About the Award:
- The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is India’s national-level science award recognizing outstanding and inspiring contributions in the fields of: Science, Technology, Innovation.
- It aims to celebrate and honour individuals driving India’s scientific and technological progress.
Four Categories of Awards:
1. Vigyan Ratna (VR): Up to 3 awards for lifetime achievements in Science and Technology.
2. Vigyan Shri (VS): Up to 25 awards for distinguished contributions.
3. Vigyan Yuva – Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB): Up to 25 awards for exceptional young scientists.
4. Vigyan Team (VT): Up to 3 team awards for collaborative scientific achievements.
Fields Covered (13 Domains):
Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Earth Science, Medicine, Engineering Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Technology & Innovation, Atomic Energy, Space Science and Technology, Others.
Notable Winners 2025:
Vigyan Ratna: Late Jayant Narlikar – Astrophysics (for challenging the Big Bang theory)
Vigyan Shri: Dr. G.P. Singh – Agricultural Science
Vigyan Shri: Dr. Y.M. Seikh – Atomic Energy
Vigyan Shri: Dr. K. Thangaraj – Biological Sciences
Vigyan Shri: Dr. Pradeep Thalappil – Chemistry
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