In October 2025, the Government of India (GoI) announced the winners of the 2nd edition of Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP 2025), the nation’s highest recognition for outstanding and inspiring contributions in science, technology, and innovation.
Exam Hints:
- What? Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 winners announced.
- By Whom? Government of India (GoI)
- Purpose: To recognise excellence in innovation, research, and scientific leadership
- Award Categories: 4 (Vigyan Ratna, Vigyan Shri, Vigyan Yuva–SSB, Vigyan Team)
- Fields Covered: 13 scientific domains
- Lifetime Award: Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar – Physics
- Team Award: CSIR Aroma Mission – Agricultural Science
About Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar:
Introduction: The RVP was introduced in 2023 and first presented in 2024 to recognise and promote groundbreaking research and outstanding achievements in the fields of science and technology.
Recognition: It is regarded as the highest national recognition for individuals working in science, technology, and innovation sectors in India.
Award Domains: The awards are conferred across 13 domains, namely Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Earth Science, Medicine, Engineering Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, Technology & Innovation, Atomic Energy, Space Science & Technology, and allied fields.
Award Categories: The RVP 2025 comprises four categories,
- Vigyan Ratna (VR): Lifetime achievement in any field of science and technology.
- Vigyan Shri (VS): Distinguished contributions in science and technology.
- Vigyan Yuva – Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY–SSB): Exceptional work by young scientists (below 45 years).
- Vigyan Team (VT): Outstanding collaborative contributions by teams comprising three or more scientists.
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 – Awardees:
Vigyan Ratna(VR): Professor Jayant Vishnu Narlikar was honoured posthumously for his outstanding lifetime contributions to physics, particularly in the fields of astrophysics and cosmology.
Vigyan Shri(VS) Awardees: Eight distinguished scientists were honoured with the Vigyan Shri award for their exemplary contributions across diverse scientific disciplines, including agricultural science, atomic energy, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering sciences, environmental science, mathematics & computer science, and space science.
Vigyan Yuva – Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar(VY-SSB) Awardees: In 2025, the award recognised 14 exceptional young scientists (below 45 years) for their outstanding contributions and innovative research across various domains of science, engineering, and technology.
Vigyan Team(VT) Award: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – Aroma Mission Team was recognised for its exceptional contributions to agricultural science, particularly in promoting sustainable farming practices through the cultivation of aromatic crops.
List of 2025 Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar awardees:
| Category | Awardees | Field |
|---|---|---|
| Vigyan Ratna(VR) | Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (posthumous) | Physics (Astrophysics & Cosmology) |
| Vigyan Shri(VS) | Dr. Gyanendra Pratap Singh | Agricultural Science |
| Dr. Yusuf Mohammad Seikh | Atomic Energy | |
| Dr. K. Thangaraj | Biological Sciences | |
| Prof. Pradeep Thalappil | Chemistry | |
| Prof. Aniruddha Bhalchandra Pandit | Engineering Sciences | |
| Dr. S. Venkata Mohan | Environmental Science | |
| Prof. Mahan Mj | Mathematics & Computer Science | |
| Jayan N | Space Science & Technology | |
| Vigyan Yuva – Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar(VY-SSB) | Dr. Jagdis Gupta Kapuganti, Dr. Satendra Kumar Mangrauthia | Agricultural Science |
| Debarka Sengupta, Dr. Deepa Agashe | Biological Sciences | |
| Dr. Dibyendu Das | Chemistry | |
| Dr. Waliur Rahaman | Earth Science | |
| Prof. Arkaprava Basu | Engineering Sciences | |
| Prof. Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Prof. Shweta Prem Agrawal | Mathematics & Computer Science | |
| Dr. Suresh Kumar | Medicine | |
| Prof. Amit Kumar Agarwal, Prof. Surhud Shrikant More | Physics | |
| Ankur Garg | Space Science & Technology | |
| Prof. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam | Technology & Innovation | |
| Vigyan Team(VT) Award | Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Aroma Mission Team | Agricultural Science – sustainable farming & aromatic crops |
Recent Related News:
In September 2025, the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research / Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR/CSIR) Scheme on “Capacity Building and Human Resource Development (CB&HRD).
- The scheme has been approved for the period of the 15th Finance Commission Cycle (FCC) 2021-22 to 2025-26 with a total outlay of Rs.2,277.397 crore (cr).
- It is implemented by the CSIR and will cover all R&D institutions, national laboratories, Institutes of National Importance, Institutes of Eminence, and Universities across the country.
