Odisha Bigyan Academy

Odisha Bigyan Academy
Established1 April 1981
Location
President
Prof. Sanghamitra Mohanty
WebsiteOfficial website

Odisha Bigyan Academy[1] is a non-profit organisation in the Indian state of Odisha. It was established by professors and academics in science and technology to popularize scientific ideas and technological innovations among students and general public along with encouraging scientific research activities in the State under one umbrella. It encourages students to pursue science as a career and academics to excel in the field of science and engineering research.

History

The academy was established on Odisha Day on 1 April 1981 and registered under the Registration of Societies Act. In 1985, the Government of Odisha recognized the Academy and its constitution via Resolution No. 3577/STE., dated 21/03/1985. It is under the administrative control of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Odisha. The Academy has its office in the State capital, Bhubaneswar.[citation needed]

Publications

The academy publishes two monthly publications: Bigyan Diganta in the Odia language and Science Horizon in English. The Academy publishes selected topics in a special issue of Bigyan Diganta magazine in Odia Braille to cater to the needs of visually impaired students. Scientists of different institutions are selected for the award from among the Odia scientists working in Odisha and outside Odisha.[2][3]

List of presidents

Current honorary president Sanghamitra Mohanty

The honorary presidents since 1985 have been:[4]

  1. Prof. Balabhadra Prasad, Ex-Principal, Ravenshaw College
  2. Prof. P. K. Jena, Ex-Director, Regional Research Laboratory
  3. Prof. Tribrikram Pati, Ex-Vice-Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University
  4. Prof. Siba Prasad Misra, Ex-Professor, Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar
  5. Prof. Debakanta Mishra, Ex-Principal Ravenshaw College
  6. Prof. Basudev Kar, Ex-Principal, Shriram Chandra Bhanja Medical College
  7. Prof. Uma Charan Mohanty, Ex-Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
  8. Prof. Sanghamitra Mohanty, Ex-Vice Chancellor, North Orissa University (current)

Awards

The academy has been giving awards[5][6] and felicitations to eminent and senior scientists of Odisha State every year since 1987.[7]

Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence

List of recipients of the Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence[8]
Year of Award Awardee Address Field of Research
2016 Dr. Digambar Behera[9][10] Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh Medical Science
2015 Prof. Prasanta Mohapatra[11] University of California, Davis, USA Engineering and Technology
2014 Prof. Lalit Mohan Das[12] Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Engineering and Technology
2013 Prof. Gadadhar Misra[13][14] Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Physical Science
2012 Prof. Ganapati Panda[15] Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar Engineering and Technology
2011 Prof. Janardan Nanda[16][17] Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Engineering and Technology
2010 Prof. Pradipta Kishore Dash[18] Director, Multidisciplinary University, Bhubaneswar Engineering and Technology
2009 Dr. Rajanikanta Choudhury BARC, 66, Sriniketan, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai Physical Science
2008 Dr. Kulamani Parida Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar Physical Science
2007 Prof. Lalit Mohan Patanaik[19] Defence Inst. of Advanced Technology, Pune Engineering and Technology
2007 Prof. Jananadeva Maharana Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar Physical Science
2006 Prof. (Dr.) Dipika Mohanty Institute of Immunohematology (ICMR), Mumbai Medical Science

Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award

The Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award, named after astronomer Samanta Chandra Sekhar, is awarded for outstanding research contribution in science and technology.[20]

Odisha Young Scientist Award

The Odisha Young Scientist Award is given for "outstanding research work" done by scientists under the age of 35 who were working inside the State of Orissa during the years preceding the year of award.[21]

The Pranakrushna Parija Popular Science Award, named after Prana Krushna Parija, is given to writers who have popularized critical scientific concepts and technological innovations through publication of books in the Odia language.[citation needed]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Odisha Bigyan Academy has conferred the prestigious Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award for the year 2014 to Dr. Ajay Parida (Director, ILS) on 22 June, 2017". Institute of Life Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India. 23 June 2017.
  3. ^ "Odisha Bigyan Academy Awards SOA Professor". 14 June 2017.
  4. ^ "Incumbency Chart of President". Odisha Bigyan Academy.
  5. ^ Science Reporter, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. 2005
  6. ^ "Advertisement" (PDF). Odisha Bigyan Academy.
  7. ^ "Orissa Bigyan Academy announces awards". The Hindu. 31 October 2009 – via www.thehindu.com.
  8. ^ "Awards". Odisha Bigyan Academy.
  9. ^ "Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence". 23 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence". Outlook India. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  11. ^ "Scientists get state honour". The Telegraph. Retrieved 29 April 2018.[dead link‍]
  12. ^ "Lalit Mohan Das gets Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 23 June 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  13. ^ "Science award for Gadadhar Misra". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 8 July 2015. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  14. ^ Bureau, Odisha Sun Times. "Odisha Prof Gadadhar Mishra conferred with Biju Patnaik Award | OdishaSunTimes.com". odishasuntimes.com. Retrieved 1 May 2018. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)[dead link‍]
  15. ^ Pioneer, The. "Prof Ganapati Panda to receive Biju Award". The Pioneer. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  16. ^ "Miscellaneous" (PDF). Between The Lines. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. p. 7.
  17. ^ "Noted Odia scientist passes away in Delhi". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  18. ^ "Award For Scientist". The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata). Retrieved 30 April 2018.[dead link‍]
  19. ^ "CM Naveen Patnaik confers Biju Patnaik Award on scientist Lalit Mohan Das". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 29 April 2018.
  20. ^ "Samanta Chandra Sekhar Award for 2004" (PDF). 87 (8 ed.). Current Science. 25 October 2004: 1157. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  21. ^ "Odisha Bigyan Academy's awards for young scientists". www.careers360.com. Retrieved 1 May 2018.