Indian scientists shocked as government scraps nearly 300 awards

Wonders of India! India has more scientific awards than gods? (just kidding) 😊

"... For instance, the country’s main science and technology funding agency, the Department of Science and Technology, will retain just four of its 207 awards; the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research will scrap or merge six out of its seven awards; and the Ministry of Earth Sciences will cancel three of its four awards, according to the minutes. The departments of atomic energy, space and health will axe all of their awards, 45 in total, and introduce new awards for research in atomic energy and space. The awards that will be culled are not named, but can be inferred in some cases.
The government also plans to introduce a new prize, the Vigyan Ratna award, which will be India’s version of a Nobel prize. The details are yet to be provided. ..."

Indian scientists shocked as government scraps nearly 300 awards Although there are issues with how some winners are chosen, researchers say the prizes provide important recognition for work.