BHU(Varanasi,). Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India organized an award distribution function on 28th February 2022, on the occasion of National Science Day at VIGYAN BHAVAN, New Delhi where Science and Technology Minister Honorable Dr. Jitendra Singh has awarded “Science & Technology Communication” national award to Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh, Senior Scientist at Centre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, for his Outstanding Efforts in Science & Technology Communication through Innovative and Traditional methods.
Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India is presenting this National Award on National Science Day since 1987. Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh is the first recipient of this award from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Dr. Singh received award with a memento, a citation and cash prize of Rupees 2 Lakhs. Dr. Singh has made significant contribution in the area of science and technology communication through his research work, science lectures, training and awareness programs leading to the popularization of science among common masses. Dr. Singh is actively conducting scientific awareness campaigns for students, farmers and villagers in the rural areas of eastern Uttar Pradesh.