Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2021

In Context

• Recently, India’s highest science award called “Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2021” was presented to the 11 scientists on the occasion of the 80th foundation day of the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR).

Key Points

• About:
  • The award is named after the Founder-Director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) India, the late Dr (Sir) Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar and is known as the ‘Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) Prize for Science and Technology.
• Purpose:
  • It is the most coveted national recognition bestowed upon young scientists and engineers to honour their research and developmental work in India.
• Eligibility:
  • Any citizen of India engaged in research in any field of science and technology up to the age of 45 years is eligible for the prize. 
  • Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) working in India are also eligible.
• The prize is awarded on the basis of contributions made through work done in India only during the five years preceding the year of the prize.
• Nature of the prize
  • The prize comprises a citation, a plaque, and a cash award of Rs. 5 lakh. 
  • In addition, recipients also get Rs. 15,000 per month up to the age of 65 years.

Source: PIB