Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Karnataka Honors Scientists with Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) gave special awards to two scientists.
One is Dr. Ramakrishna, who worked with animals and nature.
The other is Sreemathi Hariprasad, who made science easy to understand in the Kannada language.
The minister, N.S. Boseraju, said the government wants to help more people learn about science.
He hopes science can help everyone, not just people in labs.
The awards were given in a special event at the KSTA Auditorium.
KSTA presented Lifetime Achievement Awards to two senior scientists.
Dr. Ramakrishna received the award for contributions to science and technology.
Sreemathi Hariprasad was honored for popularizing science in Kannada.
Minister N.S. Boseraju emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between science and common people.
The State government committed to strengthening the science and technology ecosystem in Karnataka.
- Who
- Dr. Ramakrishna and Sreemathi Hariprasad
- What
- Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) Lifetime Achievement Awards
- When
- Monday
- Where
- KSTA Auditorium
- Why
- For outstanding contributions to science and science communication
- Awarding Authority
- Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA)
- Recipients
- Dr. Ramakrishna and Sreemathi Hariprasad
- Event Location
- KSTA Auditorium
- Minister Present
- N.S. Boseraju
- Award Categories
- Science and Science Communication in Kannada
- Government Commitment
- Strengthening science and technology ecosystem in Karnataka
- Focus Area
- Nurturing scientific temper among students and youth