ISRO announces Vikram Sarabhai Journalism award in space science, technology and research

As part of centenary year celebrations of Vikram Sarabhai, father of Indian space programme, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) institutes two categories of awards in journalism. ISRO has announced “Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award in Space Science, Technology and Research” to recognise and reward journalists who have actively contributed towards the field of space science, applications, and research. 

The nominations are open to all Indians who have good amount of experience in journalism. The articles published from 2019 to 2020 will be considered, said a statement issued by the Department of Space.

There are two categories of awards, wherein the first category holds a cash price of Rs 5,00,000, a medal and  citation and two journalists or freelancers of print media will be awarded. Nominated candidates will be judged on the basis of the articles or success stories published in Hindi, English, or regional languages in popular periodicals, science magazines, or Journals in India during the year 2019 to 2020.

The second category of the award holds three cash prizes of Rs 3,00,000, 2,00,000 and 1,00,000 and citation each for journalists or freelancers of print media. The articles or success stories published in Hindi, English, Regional languages in popular newspapers or news magazines in India during the one year as indicated in the proposal will be considered for these awards. The names of the selected candidates will be announced on August 1, 2020, the statement said.