NAAS Invites Nominations for Different Awards 2017–2018

National Academy of Agricultural Sciences 

Invites Nominations for Different Awards for the Biennium 2017–2018 

(I) Memorial Award (6 nos) 

The nominee should be a distinguished Scientist above 55 years in age.

The period of assessing the contributions would be life time up to the year of nomination.

Each Award consists of a citation and a silver plaque. 

(II) Endowment Award (3 nos) 

The awards will be given to outstanding scientists for their contributions towards ensuring

(i) food and nutritional security,
(ii) overall contributions to agriculture, and
(iii) contributions in the area of crop sciences. The nominees can be from any branch of science relevant to agriculture.

The awards comprise a citation and a silver plaque. 

(III) Recognition Award (6 nos) 

The awards would be given to distinguished scientists, in the age group of 35–55 years, who are Fellows of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Each award consists of a citation and a silver plaque. 

(IV) Young Scientist Award (6 nos) 

Scientists below the age of 35 years are eligible for this award.

Each award consists of a citation and gold plated silver medal. 

For details, please visit Academy website at www.naasindia.org or write to The Executive Director, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, NASC, DPS Marg, New Delhi 110 012. Tel. (011) 2584 6051, Fax: (011) 2584 6054, e-mail: naas@vsnl.com 

Last date for receipt of nominations in the Academy is 31 March 2018 

NOTE: Self Nominations are not acceptable.