TEXT: Dr. Sahebrao Sonkamble, Scientist, CSIR- NGRI, Hyderabad, has been selected for the prestigious National Geoscience Award (earlier known as National Mineral Award) by the Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India for the year 2017 for their significant contributions in the field of Groundwater Exploration (including project development, hydrogeological studies and management of groundwater resources) Team Award.