AWARD ODISHA SCIENTIST Odisha Bigyan Academy honours 18 scientists, researchers, science writers

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (UNI ) Recognising outstanding contributions to scientific research, innovation and the popularisation of science, the Odisha Bigyan Academy on Monday honoured 18 scientists, young researchers and science writers at its Award Investiture Ceremony for 2024, held at Jayadev Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. Dr Surendra Kumar Biswal received the prestigious Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence, the highest recognition presented at the ceremony. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh, along with a gold-coated silver medallion, memento, certificate, citation and uttariya. The Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award was conferred on Prof Umakanta Subudhi, Prof Subhankar Bedanta and…