Indian National Science Academy

Not to be confused with Indian Academy of Sciences.
Indian National Science Academy
Established 7 January 1935
Founder Sir Lewis Leigh Fermor
Location
President
 Raghavendra Gadagkar
Website www.insaindia.org

The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) in New Delhi is the apex body of Indian scientists representing all branches of science & technology.

History

The Indian National Science Academy promotes science and its use in India. It was originally established in 1935 and was known as the 'National Institute of Sciences of India' until the present name was adopted in 1970. The Government of India recognised it in 1945 as the premier scientific society representing all branches of science in India. In 1968, it was designated as the adhering organisation in India to the International Council for Science (ICSU) on behalf of the Government of India. It is headquartered in New Delhi.

Overview

The Academy consists of Foundation fellows, Fellows and Foreign Fellows. Election to the Academy is only by nomination. The objectives of the academy encompass promotion of science in India including its application to national welfare, safeguarding the interests of the scientists, establishing linkages with international bodies to foster collaboration and expressing considered opinion on national issues.

It also plays a crucial role in promoting, recognising and rewarding excellence. With a view to promoting the pursuit of excellence in the field of 'Science and Technology', the academy has instituted 59 awards, placed in 4 categories, viz International Awards, General Medal & Lecture Awards, Subjectwise Medals/Lectures and Awards for Young Scientists. It also publishes journals, organises scientific discussions and brings out proceedings and monographs.

It is a signatory to the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities in 2004[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Signatories". openaccess.mpg.de. Retrieved 2016-04-01.

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