Jawaharlal Nehru Prize for Science Popularisation

by Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA)

Swadeshi Science Movement, the Kerala chapter of Vijnana Bharati honoured with the prestigious "Jawaharlal Nehru Prize" for the year 2005-2006 instituted by the Indian Science Congress Association for the popularisation of science. The award includes a cash award of Rs.One lakh and a plaque. The selection board specially appreciated the key role played by Swadeshi science movement for its endeavor for the promotion and popularisation of sciences at all levels, especially among students at shool and college level and for the common man .The selection board also mentioned the efforts of Swadeshi science movement to blend the modern sciences with the traditional ones and the age old socio-cultural and scientific value based system.

The award was received by Shri. P.N. Subramanian, State President from the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 3rd January, 2006 during the  inaugural session of 93rd Indian Science Congress held at Acharya N G Renga Agricultural University, Hyderabad

Shri. P.N. Subramanian (State President, SSM Kerala)  receiving award from

Hon'ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh 

Jawaharlal Nehru Prize: was instituted on the occasion of celebration of 50 years of Independence of India by the Indian Science Congress Association as an annual award to be awarded to organisations (preferably NGOs) for Popularisation of Science. The award carries a cash amount of One lakh along with a Plaque. Nominations for these awards are invited from Members of the Council of ISCA and the final selection is made by a Selection Committee comprising of General President, General Secretary (Outstation), Treasurer, one Expert for each of the Awards (nominated by the General President) and General Secretary (Headquarters). To get selected the organisation should be a duly registered body with in India, having sustained interest in popularising science as evidenced by relevant activities and assessment is done base on the activities carried out during the last five years.