The awards cover 13 scientific and technological domains, including Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Earth Science, Medicine, Engineering, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Technology & Innovation, Atomic Energy, Space Science, and allied fields. The initiative reflects India’s commitment to fostering scientific excellence and nurturing innovation.
Nominations were invited from October 4 to November 17, 2024, through the official portal awards.gov.in. Submissions underwent rigorous scrutiny by a panel of eminent scientific leaders, including the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India and heads of national academies.
2025 Awardees
Vigyan Ratna: Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (Physics, posthumously)
Vigyan Shri: Dr. Gyanendra Pratap Singh (Agricultural Science), Dr. Yusuf Mohammad Seikh (Atomic Energy), Dr. K Thangaraj (Biological Sciences), Prof. Pradeep Thalappil (Chemistry), Prof. Aniruddha Bhalchandra Pandit (Engineering Sciences), Dr. S Venkata Mohan (Environmental Science), Prof. Mahan Mj (Mathematics & Computer Science), Shri Jayan N (Space Science & Technology)
Vigyan Yuva: Dr. Jagdis Gupta Kapuganti (Agricultural Science), Dr. Satendra Kumar Mangrauthia (Agricultural Science), Shri Debarka Sengupta (Biological Sciences), Dr. Deepa Agashe (Biological Sciences), Dr. Dibyendu Das (Chemistry), Dr. Waliur Rahaman (Earth Science), Prof. Arkaprava Basu (Engineering Sciences), Prof. Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Mathematics & Computer Science), Prof. Shweta Prem Agrawal (Mathematics & Computer Science), Dr. Suresh Kumar (Medicine), Prof. Amit Kumar Agarwal (Physics), Prof. Surhud Shrikant More (Physics), Shri Ankur Garg (Space Science & Technology), Prof. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam (Technology & Innovation)
Impact and Significance
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar motivates young researchers, strengthens the national research ecosystem, and showcases India’s leadership in science and technology. By honouring visionaries across multiple domains, the award aims to inspire the next generation of innovators and advance India’s global position in science-led development.