National Geoscience Awards
The objective of the scheme is to honour individuals and teams for extraordinary achievements and outstanding contributions in the field of mineral discovery & exploration, fundamental / applied geosciences, mining and allied areas.
About the National Geoscience Awards Scheme
The National Mineral Awards Scheme was instituted in the year 1966 by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. The scope of the awards has been expanded and the name changed to National Geoscience Awards (NGA) from 2009.
The objective of the scheme is to honour individuals and teams for extraordinary achievements and outstanding contributions in the field of mineral discovery & exploration, fundamental / applied geosciences, mining and allied areas.
Broad Disciplines:-
- Mineal Discovery & Exploration
- Mining Technology, Mineral Beneficiation & Sustainable Mineral Development
- Basic Geosciences
- Applied Geosciences
No. of Awardees
- National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement - 1
- National Geoscience Award - 10 (Individual/ Team)
- National Young Geoscientist Award - 1
There are three categories of awards under the National Geoscience Awards:
(i) National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement
(ii) National Geoscience Award and
(iii) National Young Geoscientist Award
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Benefits
> The awardees are presented with certificate and a plaque.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be an Indian citizen and a professionally qualified geoscientist, engineer, technologist, or academician with significant contributions in relevant fields.
- The applicant’s work should primarily be carried out in India within the last ten years, except for the Lifetime Achievement Award.
- A team nomination can include a maximum of four members, with limited team awards available.
- The applicant for the Young Geoscientist Award should be below 35 years of age as of 31st December of the preceding year.
- The applicant can receive an award only once in a particular field but may apply in other fields.
- Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award are not eligible to apply for any other awards.
- A certificate from the head of institution or department confirming the nominee’s work is desirable but not mandatory.
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How to Apply for National Geoscience Awards
Application mode: Online
Registration:
Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button.
Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization.
Step 3: Fill in the required details:
Individual: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator Type, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.
Organization: Type, Authorized Person Name, Date of Birth, Organization Description, Designation, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.
Step 4: Click Submit to complete registration.
Apply:
Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
Step 2: Select the scheme from the list of awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.
Step 4: Click Submit to complete your application.
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Exclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Geoscience Awards scheme?
The National Mineral Awards Scheme was instituted in the year 1966 by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. The scope of the awards has been expanded and the name changed to National Geoscience Awards (NGA) from 2009. The objective of the scheme is to honour individuals an…
Who is eligible for National Geoscience Awards?
The applicant should be an Indian citizen and a professionally qualified geoscientist, engineer, technologist, or academician with significant contributions in relevant fields. The applicant’s work should primarily be carried out in India within the last ten years, except for the Lifetime Achieveme…
What benefits does National Geoscience Awards provide?
The awardees are presented with certificate and a plaque. <br
How can I apply for National Geoscience Awards?
Registration: Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button. Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization. Step 3: Fill in the required details: Individual: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator Type, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number. Organization: Type, Authorized Perso…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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