PANJIM: The first Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award will be conferred on Dr Mathavaraj S of U R Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO.
Dr Mathavaraj had designed the powered decent trajectory of Chandrayana 3 Mission that had successfully landed on the South Pole of the moon.
As many as 106 applications were received by the government for the award, and former Atomic Energy Commission of India Chairman Dr Anil Kakodkar, who chaired the Expert Committee of selection of Yuva Scientist, shortlisted 14 applicants.
The award comprises of Rs five lakh and a citation, which is currently the highest cash prize in science and technology. The award will be presented at Manohar Parrikar Vigyan Mahotsav to be held at National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Dona Paula on December 13, 2023, on the occasion of birth anniversary of former Chief Minister late Manohar Parrikar.