The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar‑2025 on 23 December 2025. The event took place at Gantantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
In its second edition, the awards recognised 24 distinguished scientists and research teams for outstanding contributions across multiple fields. The ceremony celebrated India’s finest achievements in science, technology and innovation.
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: The Purpose
The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar honours scientists and innovators for their notable and inspiring work. It recognises individuals and teams making a lasting impact on research and development.
The awards aim to motivate young researchers, foster innovation and strengthen India’s global scientific standing. From physics to agriculture and technology, the prize highlights the breadth and depth of Indian science.
2025 Awardees — Fields, Categories and Affiliations
Award Category: Vigyan Ratna
| Award Name | Awardee | Field | Affiliation |
| Vigyan Ratna | Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (Posthumous) | Physics | IUCAA, Pune |
Award Category: Vigyan Shri
| S.No. | Awardee | Field/Discipline | Affiliation |
| 1. | Dr. Gyanendra Pratap Singh | Agricultural Science | ICAR–NBPGR, New Delhi |
| 2. | Dr. Yusuf Mohammad Seikh | Atomic Energy | BARC, Mumbai |
| 3. | Dr. K. Thangaraj | Biological Science | CSIR–CCMB, Hyderabad |
| 4. | Prof. Pradeep Thalappil | Chemistry | IIT Madras |
| 5. | Prof. Aniruddha Bhalchandra Pandit | Engineering Sciences | Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai |
| 6. | Dr. S. Venkata Mohan | Environmental Science | CSIR–NEERI |
| 7. | Prof. Mahan Mj | Mathematics & Computer Science | TIFR, Mumbai |
| 8. | Shri Jayan N | Space Science & Technology | ISRO, Bengaluru |
Award Category: Vigyan Yuva
| S.No. | Awardee | Field/Discipline | Affiliation |
| 1. | Dr. Jagdis Gupta Kapuganti | Agricultural Science | BRIC–NIPGR, New Delhi |
| 2. | Dr. Satendra Kumar Mangrauthia | Agricultural Science | ICAR–IIRR, Hyderabad |
| 3. | Shri Debarka Sengupta | Biological Sciences | NCBS–TIFR, Bengaluru |
| 4. | Dr. Deepa Agashe | Biological Sciences | IIT Delhi |
| 5. | Dr. Dibyendu Das | Chemistry | IISER Kolkata |
| 6. | Dr. Waliur Rahaman | Earth Science | NCPOR, Goa |
| 7. | Prof. Arkaprava Basu | Engineering Sciences | IISc Bengaluru |
| 8. | Prof. Sabyasachi Mukherjee | Maths & Computer Science | TIFR / IIT Madras |
| 9. | Prof. Shweta Prem Agrawal | Maths & Computer Science | Mathematics & CS |
Award Categories in Brief
The awards were presented across four categories:
1. Vigyan Ratna – Lifetime achievement or extraordinary contribution.
2. Vigyan Shri – Distinguished contributions in specific fields.
3. Vigyan Yuva – Outstanding young scientists showing exceptional promise.
4. Vigyan Team – Collaborative research or technology-led innovation.
Hearty congratulations to all the Awardees of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025!Your groundbreaking research and innovation are shaping the future of science and technology in India, inspiring progress and national excellence.@rashtrapatibhvn@PMOIndia@IndiaDST@DBTIndia… pic.twitter.com/yKChO2k7c3 — SciCommIndia 🇮🇳 (@SciComm_India) December 24, 2025
Why this award matters?
These awards highlight India’s commitment to fostering scientific excellence at all levels. They aim to inspire the next generation of researchers and innovators. By recognising both individuals and teams, the awards promote collaboration, innovation and interdisciplinary research. They reinforce India’s position as a rising hub for science and technology globally.
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