GP Birla Memorial Award

• The G. P. Birla Memorial Award is a prestigious award given for outstanding contributions in the field of science. It is established by the K.K. Birla Foundation.
• Recipients of the GP Birla Memorial Award 2024
• Recently, Dr. V. Narayanan, who heads the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), has been awarded the GP Birla Memorial Award. He has been given this honor for his outstanding contribution in the field of science and technology, especially for his important work in space research.

Why is this award important?

• Promotion of Scientific Research: This award plays an important role in promoting scientific research and innovation in India.
• Honoring Scientists: It recognizes the efforts of scientists who have contributed significantly to the development and progress of the country.
• It is important to note that the GD Birla Award for Scientific Research is also given, which is a separate award. The 34th GD Birla Award for 2024 has been awarded to Professor Subi Jacob George, who is from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR).