• Purpose: Recognize contributions in Science, Technology, and Innovation.
• ISRO Chandrayaan-3 Team: Awarded Vigyan Team Award.
• Govindarajan Padmanabhan: First recipient of Vigyan Ratna Puraskar.

Award Categories

• Vigyan Ratna (VR): Lifetime achievement.
• Vigyan Shri (VS): Distinguished contributions.
• Vigyan Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB): For young scientists (under 45 years).
• Vigyan Team (VT): For exceptional team contributions.

• Who: Scientists, technologists, innovators (Indian or of Indian origin).
• Fields: 13 domains, including Physics, Chemistry, Space Science, etc.
• Criteria: Notable research, innovation, or discovery.

Additional Details

• Committee: Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Committee (RVPC).
• Award Ceremony: 23rd August (National Space Day).
• Awards: Sanad and a medal.