Celebrating Scientific Excellence: Odisha Bigyan Academy Honors 18 Innovators

The Odisha Bigyan Academy recently held its Award Investiture Ceremony for 2024 in Bhubaneswar, honoring 18 individuals for their exceptional contributions to science and research. Dr. Surendra Kumar Biswal received the prestigious Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence, while several others were recognized for their impactful work in and outside Odisha. This event highlights the importance of scientific innovation and communication in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 10, 2026, 09:14 IST

Odisha Bigyan Academy's Award Ceremony Highlights

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Bigyan Academy recently celebrated the achievements of 18 distinguished scientists, researchers, and science communicators during its Award Investiture Ceremony for 2024, which took place at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.

Dr. Surendra Kumar Biswal was awarded the esteemed Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence, the Academy's highest accolade, on Monday. This award includes a cash prize of ₹2 lakh, along with a gold-coated silver medallion, a memento, a certificate, a citation, and an uttariya.

The Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award was given to Prof. Umakanta Subudhi, Prof. Subhankar Bedanta, and Prof. Jagadish Chandra Paul for their significant research contributions within Odisha. Additionally, Prof. Raghunath Sahoo was acknowledged for his impactful work beyond the state's borders. Each awardee received ₹1 lakh.