Odisha Bigyan Academy 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.
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.
List of presidents
The honorary presidents since 1985 have been: Prof. Balabhadra Prasad, Ex-Principal, Ravenshaw College Prof. P. K. Jena, Ex-Director, Regional Research Laboratory Prof. Tribrikram Pati, Ex-Vice-Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University Prof. Siba Prasad Misra, Ex-Professor, Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar Prof. Debakanta Mishra, Ex-Principal Ravenshaw College Prof. Basudev Kar, Ex-Principal, Shriram Chandra Bhanja Medical College Prof. Uma Charan Mohanty, Ex-Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Prof. Sanghamitra Mohanty, Ex-Vice Chancellor, North Orissa University (current)
Awards The academy has been giving awardsCouncil of Scientific & Industrial Research. 2005 and felicitations to eminent and senior scientists of Odisha State every year since 1987.
Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence + List of recipients of the Biju Patnaik Award for Scientific Excellence Year of award Awardee Address Field of Research 2016 Dr. Digambar Behera Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh Medical Science 2015 Prof. Prasanta Mohapatra University of California, Davis, USA Engineering and Technology 2014 Prof. Lalit Mohan Das Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Engineering and Technology 2013 Prof. Gadadhar Misra Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Physical Science 2012 Prof. Ganapati Panda Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar Engineering and Technology 2011 Prof. Janardan Nanda Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Engineering and Technology 2010 Prof. Pradipta Kishore Dash 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 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.
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.
Pranakrushna Parija Popular Science Award 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.
See also Indian National Academy of Engineering Indian National Science Academy Indian Academy of Sciences National Academy of Sciences, India
References
External links Official website