President Droupadi Murmu Presents National Geoscience Awards-2022

President Droupadi Murmu Presents National Geoscience Awards-2022

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Category : Awards Published on: July 26 2023

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President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Geoscience Awards-2022 on 24 July in New Delhi, honoring individuals and teams for achievements in geosciences.
Twenty-two geoscientists, including two women, were awarded at the ceremony.
Geoscience includes the study of natural disasters like landslides, earthquakes, floods, and tsunamis, which are called Public Good Geosciences due to their value in protecting people.
The President encouraged human-centric mining and appreciated Indian geoscientists for contributing to the efficient use of minerals.
Dr. Om Narain Bhargava received the National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement for his pioneering work in the Himalayas.
Dr. Amiya Kumar Samal was presented with the National Young Geoscientist Award for his significant contributions to understanding the lithospheric mantle below different Archean cratons of the Indian shield.

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