Professors Narayan Pradhan and Neelesh B Mehta were awarded the GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for their contributions in material sciences and wireless communication respectively. The awards were presented by civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who praised the scientists for their role in India s progress in science and technology. The GD Birla Award for Scientific Research recognizes high-calibre scientific research in India. Pradhan s work focuses on next-gen photovoltaic cells for solar energy generation, while Mehta s research is centered around wireless communication systems, including the possibilities of 6G. | Latest News India