Rashtriya Vikas Puraskar

Rahtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) is to recognise the notable and inspiring contribution made by the scientists, technologists and innovators individually or in teams in various fields of science, technology and technology- led innovation.

The RVP shall be one of the highest recognition in the field of science, technology and innovation in India.

Scientists/ technologists / innovators working in government, private sector organizations or individuals working outside any organisation, who have made distinguished contributions in terms of path-breaking research or innovation or discovery in any fields of science, technology or technology- led innovation shall be eligible for the awards. People of Indian origin staying abroad with exceptional contributions benefiting the Indian communities or society shall also be eligible for the awards





The awards shall be given in the following four categories

a) Vigyan Ratna (VR) award to be awarded to recognize lifetime achievements & contributions made in any field of science and technology.

b) Vigyan Shri(VS)award to be awarded to recognize distinguished contributions in any field of science and technology.

c) Vigyan Yuva- Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) award to be awarded to recognize & encourage young scientists who made an exceptional contribution in any field of science and technology.

d) VigyanTeam (VT) award to be awarded to a team comprising three or more scientists/researchers/innovators who have made an exceptional contribution working in a team in any field of science and technology.



No. of Awardees:

Name of Award Max. No. of Awards

Vigyan Ratna (VR) 03

Vigyan Shri (VS) 25

Vigyan Yuva - Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) 25

Vigyan Team (VT) 03

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Source: Ministry of Science and technology