Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) award
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- 2 senior scientists conferred with KSTA Lifetime Achievement Award
Prof. C.N.R. Rao â KSTA Lifetime Achievement Award
- Awardee: Ramakrishna, Scientist and former Director of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
- Issuing Authority: Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA).
- Purpose: In recognition of his significant contribution to the field of Science and Technology.
- Cash Prize & Reward: A gold medal worth âč2 lakh and a cash prize of âč1 lakh.
- About Award: This is a prestigious honor instituted by the KSTA to recognize distinguished senior scientists for their lifetime work.
KSTA Lifetime Achievement Award in Science Communication in Kannada (2023)
- Awardee: Sreemathi Hariprasad, former scientist at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI).
- Issuing Authority: Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA).
- Purpose: For exceptional service in popularising STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Medicine) specifically in the Kannada language.
- Cash Prize & Reward: A gold medal worth âč1 lakh and a cash prize of âč75,000.
- About Award: This award focuses on bridging the language gap in science and acknowledging those who make technical knowledge accessible to the local population.
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