VASVIK Industrial Research Award is an Indian award, instituted to recognize and promote excellence in industrial research in the areas of science and technology.
The award is given annually to individuals or groups and carries a citation and a cash prize of 100,000.
Profile
VASVIK awards have been instituted by Vividhlaxi Audyogik Samshodhan Vikas Kendra (VASVIK),
a non profit making
non governmental organization
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established in 1974 by the Mumbai based business family of Patels,
headed by Mohan Patel, an ex Sheriff of Mumbai, who is credited with the development of the first ophthalmic nozzle pure aluminum tube.
The awards are annual in cycle and have been instituted with a view to promote industry based research in India in the fields of science and technology. Nine categories have been identified for the awards and individuals and groups are eligible for the awards, except one, which is reserved for women scientists.
The awardees are selected by a Board of Advisors nominated by the organization. The awards honour innovation in design and production techniques which foster economic growth of the country by way of import substitution, reduction of manufacturing costs and foreign exchange saving.
Categories
The awards are distributed in nine categories of which 8 are open categories and ''Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Industrial Research Award'' is extended to women scientists only.
* Agricultural Sciences and Technology
* Biological Sciences and Technology
* Chemical Sciences and Technology
* Electrical and Electronic Sciences and Technology
* Environmental Sciences and Technology
* Mechanical and Structural Sciences and Technology
* Information and Communication Technology
* Materials Sciences and Technology
* Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Industrial Research Award for Women Scientists
Recipients
Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Biological Sciences and Technology
Chemical Sciences and Technology
Electrical and Electronic Sciences and Technology
Environmental Sciences and Technology
Mechanical and Structural Sciences and Technology
Information and Communication Technology
Materials Sciences and Technology
Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel Industrial Research Award for Women Scientists
See also
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List of physics awards
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References
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Indian science and technology awards
Indian awards
Awards established in 1976
Physics awards
Research in India
Research awards
1976 establishments in Maharashtra