The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has unveiled the list of winners for the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (SSB) awards for 2022. Named after CSIR’s founder, Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, this prestigious award honors exceptional contributions to science and technology. Each recipient is granted a cash prize of INR 5,00,000 and is recognized for remarkable research in various fields, including Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean, and Planetary Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Eligibility extends to Indian citizens up to the age of 45, including Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) working in India. The awardees’ names are publicly disclosed on CSIR’s Foundation Day, September 26.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards: These prestigious accolades are named after Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, the founding Director of CSIR India. They honor outstanding contributions to science and technology in India.
- CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research): CSIR is India’s premier research and development organization, dedicated to promoting scientific and industrial research.
- OCI (Overseas Citizens of India): OCI refers to individuals who hold foreign citizenship but have Indian heritage and are eligible for various privileges in India, including eligibility for the SSB awards.
- PIO (Persons of Indian Origin): PIOs are individuals of Indian ancestry living abroad, who are also eligible for the SSB awards when working in India.
- Governing Body of CSIR: This body oversees CSIR’s operations and decisions, including the selection of SSB award recipients, guided by Advisory Committees.
