Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Science & Technology
Category: Science, IT & Communications
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The objective of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) is to recognise the notable and inspiring contribution made by the scientists, technologists and innovators individually or in teams in various fields of science, technology and technology- led innovation.

Benefits:
- The awardees shall be presented a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President of India &amp; a medallion. A commemorative brochure, containing the citation and photograph of the awardees shall also be released on the day of the ceremony.
-  In case of posthumous award, the decoration of the award shall be received by the ‘next of kin’ of such awardee.
- The decoration to such persons who are not able to attend the award ceremony due to personal reasons (including indisposition, preoccupation, etc.) the award shall be deemed to have been conferred on such a person. No other person (including the spouse/next of kind) should be allowed to receive the award on behalf of the absentee awards except in posthumous cases.

Eligibility:
- All scientists, technologists and innovators working in any field of science in government or private organizations who have contributed or done pathbreaking research, technology led innovation or discovery in any fields of science or development of innovative technologies/ significant societal impact shall be eligible for the award.
-  Scientists, technologists and innovators of Indian origin abroad with exceptional contributions benefitting the Indian communities or society at large shall also be eligible.
- The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar shall be given in the following 13 domains:

   1. Physics.
   1. Chemistry.
   1. Biological Sciences.
   1. Mathematics &amp; Computer Science.
   1. Earth Science.
   1. Medicine.
   1. Engineering Sciences.
   1. Agricultural Science.
   1. Environmental Science.
   1. Technology &amp; innovation.
   1. Atomic Energy.
   1. Space Science and Technology.
   1. Others.

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Application Process:
[Online]
Registration:
Step-1: Visit the official website.Step-2: Click on the Registration button.Step-3: Choose type Individual or  Organization.Step-4.1: Under Individual category provide the following details.                - Name as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof.               - Date of Birth.               - Nominator/Applicant Type.               - Mobile No.               - Email ID.               - Aadhaar Number.Step-4.2: Under Organization category provide the following details.               - Type of Organization.               - Name of the Authorized Person as per Aadhaar/Valid Identity Proof               - Date of Birth.               - Brief Description about the Organization (100 Words)               - Designation               - Mobile No.               - Email ID.               - Aadhaar Number.Step-5: Submit.            
Apply:
Step-1: Visit the official website.Step-2: Click on login button on portal and login using the credentials. Step-3: From the list of awards, select scheme name, then click "Nominate / Apply Now".Step-4: On the next page, fill in all the mandatory fields in the online application form, and then click "Submit".

Documents Required:
Nomination Form.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the nominee.
Detailed description of the nominee's contribution.
Supporting documents (research papers, patents, awards certificates, testimonials, letters of recommendation, etc., depending on the specific nomination).
Aadhaar Card.
Photograph.