Bhubaneswar: Odisha Bigyan Academy honoured 18 scientists, researchers and science writers for their outstanding contributions to scientific research, innovation and science communication at its Award Investiture Ceremony for 2024, held at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.
Dr Surendra Kumar Biswal received the prestigious Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence, the highest honour conferred by the Academy Monday. The award carries a cash prize of `2 lakh, along with a gold-coated silver medallion, memento, certificate, citation and uttariya.
The Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award was presented to Prof Umakanta Subudhi, Prof Subhankar Bedanta and Prof Jagadish Chandra Paul for their research contributions within Odisha, while Prof Raghunath Sahoo was recognised for his work outside the state. Each recipient received Rs 1 lakh.