Context:
The President of India will confer the prestigious National Geoscience Awards – 2023 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims
National Geoscience Awards
- Initiated in 1966 by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, these awards were originally known as the National Mineral Awards until 2009.
- Aimed at celebrating and acknowledging the exceptional contributions of individuals and teams in various geoscience domains including mineral discovery, exploration, mining technology, and mineral beneficiation, as well as fundamental and applied geosciences.
Eligibility and Criteria
- Eligibility: Open to any Indian citizen who has made significant contributions to the field of geosciences.
- Categories of Awards:
- National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement
- National Geoscience Award
- National Young Geoscientist Award
Significance of the Awards
- These awards serve as a mark of recognition and appreciation for outstanding excellence, commitment, and innovation in geosciences.
- 2023 Update: For the year 2023, the Ministry of Mines has selected 12 awardees, comprising 9 individual recipients and 3 team awards, following thorough deliberations.
