S. K. Mitra Birth Centenary Award

The Indian Science Congress Association instituted five birth centenary awards and two memorial awards in 1993-94. Each award carries a Gold Medal and is given in every alternate year. The awards are given to distinguished scientist of the country in recognition of their outstanding contributions and are presented at the inaugural function of the Annual Session of the Indian Science Congress Association. Awardees are entitiled to TA/DA (within the country) as per ISCA rules for attending the respective Session of the Science Congress in which they will receive the awards.

Each awardee may be requested to deliver a lecture at ISCA Headquarter / Chapters.

Nominations for these awards are invited from Members of the Council of ISCA and the final selection is made by a Selection Committee comprising of General President, General Secretary (Outstation), Treasurer, one Expert for each of the Awards (nominated by the General President) and General Secretary (Headquarters).

The last date for receiving nominations is July 31 each year.