India struggles to win science Nobels because rigid institutions block innovation. Bureaucratic hiring, internal politics, and metric-driven incentives suppress young talent. Experts insist India must overhaul governance, ensure transparent hiring, and promote merit-based funding to unlock transformative scientific progress.
Click to View MoreThe Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP), instituted by the Government of India in 2023, is a prestigious national award recognizing outstanding contributions in science and technology. It has four categories—Vigyan Ratna (lifetime achievement), Vigyan Shri (recent distinguished work), Vigyan Yuva (for scientists under 45), and Vigyan Team Award (for collaborative innovation). The awards include a medal and citation but no cash prize, aligning with the spirit of the Padma Awards. The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) chairs the selection committee, which recommends awardees to the Minister of Science & Technology. RVP aims to promote scientific excellence, streamline recognition, and enhance the national stature of India’s science awards, though transparency and merit-based selection remain key for its credibility.
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