Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar is a National Award instituted by the Government of India to recognize the contributions of outstanding researchers in the fields of science, technology and innovation.
[3] The award consists of a certificate signed by the President of India and a medallion.
or private organizations in India who have done highly impactful research, discovery or innovation are eligible for the award.
Moreover, such persons of Indian origin and working abroad are also eligible for the award.
[2] The awardees are to be selected by a 17-member panel headed by the Principal Scientific Advisor to Govt of India from a list of nominated persons.