STATE AWARDS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
FOR THE YEAR 2011

(Sir M Visvesvaraya, Dr. Raja Ramanna,
Sir C V Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan,
Dr. Kalpana Chawla State Scientists and Engineers Awards
for the year 2011)

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.

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 to select eligible Scientists & Engineers for these awards. Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) has been entrusted with the responsibility of operationalisation of these awards.

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Award for Senior Scientists

The Government of Karnataka instituted 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, every year since 1996. 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 was one of the eminent scientists from Karnataka who made exceptional contribution in the field of Science and Technology in the country, especially in the field of atomic energy. To honor Dr. Raja Ramanna, the Government of Karnataka instituted an award in his name in the year 2004. The 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

To encourage the young Scientists in the state, the Government of Karnataka instituted Sir C V Raman Award. This 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

To encourage young Engineers in the State, the Government of Karnataka instituted Prof. Satish Dhawan Award in the year 2003. This 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 the following fields.

• Aerospace Science and Technology

• Earth Science

• Engineering Science

• Computer and Electronics Engineering

Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for Women Scientist / Engineer

To encourage the women scientists/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 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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During July 2012, the KSCST invited the nominations for the above State awards for the year 2011. The nominations were scrutinised by the selection committee and recommended to the Government. The Government has approved the nominations recommended by the selection committee.

The Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology is organising the awards presentation function on 24th January 2013 at Prof. Satish Dhawan Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Sri Anand Vasant Asnotikar, Hon'ble Minister for Science & Technology and Fisheries, has kindly agreed to preside over the function and presents the awards to the eminent Scientists and Engineers.

Prof. G Padmanaban, Emeritus Professor and former Director, Indian Institute of Science will be the Chief Guest and Prof. P Balaram, Director, Indian Institute of Science will be the guest of honour.