Mumbai: VIVIDHLAXI AUDYOGIK SAMSHODHAN VIKAS KENDRA (VASVIK) hosted its 51st Annual Industrial Research Awards at B. J. Hall, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai, recognising outstanding contributions by Indian scientists and researchers across diverse scientific and industrial domains.
Industrial research continues to play a critical role in driving technological advancement and innovation across sectors.
The VASVIK Annual Industrial Research Awards aim to acknowledge exceptional scientific excellence, celebrate industrial innovation, and honour individuals whose research has made a meaningful impact on society and the national economy.
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VASVIK’s Legacy in Promoting Scientific Excellence
Established in 1973, VASVIK is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing science and technology in India. Over the past five decades, it has recognised more than 450 Indian scientists for extraordinary contributions that support industrial, technological, and economic progress. Awardees are selected for their innovative approaches, leadership, and direct impact on industrial growth.
For the 51st edition, VASVIK constituted seven independent advisory committees, each led by a chairman and supported by domain experts, to ensure a transparent and merit-driven selection of award recipients.
VASVIK Annual Industrial Research Awards Ceremony Highlights
The ceremony commenced with an address by Dr Mohan I Patel, Chairman of VASVIK, who welcomed the dignitaries and congratulated the awardees for their contributions across disciplines including agricultural sciences, biological sciences, chemical sciences, electrical sciences, environmental sciences, information and communication technology, material and metallurgical sciences, mechanical and structural sciences, and technology.
Professor M M Sharma, Chairman, VASVIK Board of Advisors, highlighted the credibility of the awards, noting that recipients are selected by highly respected scientists through an independent and merit-based process. He congratulated the awardees for their dedication and significant contributions to the country.
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VASVIK Announces Awardees for 2024 and 2025
The award presentation was led by Dr. A. B. Pandit, Vice-Chancellor, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, who read out the citations.
VASVIK Industrial Research Awardees for 2024:
- Dr Tapan Kumar Mondal
- Dr Praveen Kumar Vemula
- Dr Sharad V. Lande
- Dr Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam
- Prof Dr Shyam Asolekar
- Sanjay A. Wandhekar
- Dr Ram Niwas Singh
- Dr Pranab Kumar Mohapatra
- Prachi Kulkarni
Industrial Research Awardees for 2025:
- Dr Ch. Srinivasa Rao
- Dr Nitin Yadav
- Prof Sebastian Peter
- Prof Sushmee Badhulika
- Prof. Dr. Mukesh Khare
- Lal Chandra Singh
- Dr Jyotsna Dutta Majumdar
- Dr Ashis Kumar Sen
- Dr Jyotimayee Dash
Lord Dr. Frank Mentrup congratulated the award recipients and spoke about India’s growing role as a global hub of ideas and innovation. He underscored the importance of courageous thinking, responsibility, and scientific progress in shaping open and democratic societies.
Nayan Patel, Director of VASVIK, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries and congratulating the awardees. He reaffirmed VASVIK’s commitment to fostering scientific excellence and inspiring future generations of researchers.
