Eminent Indian nationals working in the field of radiation protection will be honoured by bestowing the following awards:

• Dr A. K. Ganguly Memorial Oration Award
• Dr K. G. Vohra Memorial Lecture Award
• Shri A. Nagaratnam Memorial Oration Award

Nominations are invited by the ‘Dr. A.K. Ganguly Research & Development Award’ (AKGRDA) from Heads of Institutions / guiding teachers / immediate superiors for conferring the prize on any Indian Scientists below 50 years of age as on 1st January 2023. The nominee should have done meritorious work in the field of “Radiation Protection / Radiation in the Environment” in India during the preceding five years.

The nominations should have the following details:

• 1) A brief of the nominee including the nominee’s full name, date of birth, educational qualifications and address for communication (including telephone, fax number and E-mail ID).
• 2) Short write-up (not exceeding 300 words) highlighting major contributions of the person nominated in the field of Radiation Protection / Radiation in the Environment.
• 3) List of relevant publications in the field of work carried out by the nominee (Multi-authored papers of which the nominee is the major contributor may also be included) with four sets of reprints.
• 4) A certificate from the Head of the Institution or Laboratory where the research work was carried out by the nominee.
• 5) Name and address of at least two referees (not related to the nominee) who are familiar with the nominee’s work and research ability.
• 6) Name, designation, address and signature of the nominating person.

Indian Association of Radiation Protection (IARP) has instituted Dr. A.R. Gopal Ayengar Young Scientist Award (ARGAYSA) to honor meritorious young scientists below the age of 40 years as on January 1, 2023. The award will be conferred to the young scientist for outstanding research work in the field of Radio- Biology, Bio-Physics and Environmental Biology. The work should have been carried out in India during preceding five years and publish in scientific journals of international repute. The nominations may please be sent to the undersigned by Head of the Institution / Head of the Department / Immediate Superior.

The nominations should have the following details:

• 1) A brief of the nominee including the nominee’s full name, date of birth, academic and professional qualifications and address for communication (including telephone, fax number and E-mail ID).
• 2)Short write-up (not exceeding 300 words) highlighting major contributions of the nominee.
• 3) Curriculum-vitae of the nominee.
• 4) List of relevant publications.
• 5) A certificate from the Head of the Institution or Laboratory where the research work was carried out by the nominee.
• 6) Name and address of at least two referees (not related to the nominee).
• 7) Name, designation, address and signature of the nominating person.

In pursuance of the process of conferring “Meritorious Radiation Safety Officer Award (MRSOA)” instituted in 1994, it has been decided to continue this tradition of recognizing significant contributions made in Radiological Institutions. The award covers the field of use of radioactive materials and radiation generating plants in Industry, Public Health, Agriculture and Research. Candidates for this should be nominated by the Heads of their respective institutions. It may be noted that this award does not include nominees belonging to the institutions of DAE family. The nominees should fulfill the following requirements:

• a) Have served as Radiological Safety Officer in any of the above-mentioned fields for a minimum period of 10 years.
• b) Have made significant contributions in the area of radiation safety and optimum use of radioactive sources.

The award will consist of a citation and cash prize / medal and will be presented to the best nominee adjudged by a selection committee formed for this task. The nominations should have the following details:

• 1) A brief of the nominee including the nominee’s full name, date of birth, academic and professional qualifications, brief bio-data and address for communication (including telephone, fax number and E-mail ID).
• 2) Short write-up (not exceeding 300 words) highlighting major contributions of the nominee.
• 3) List of relevant publications.
• 4) Name and address of at least two referees of professional standing who are familiar with the nominee’s achievements.
• 5) Name, designation, address and signature of the nominating person.

The nominations may please be sent to the following address on or before December 20, 2022

Indian Association of Radiation Protection (IARP) has instituted “Meritorious Operational Health Physicist Award (MOHPA)” from 1996 onwards. It is open to Operational Health Physicists working at any of the DAE installations covering the entire Nuclear Fuel Cycle Operations, from mining and milling of radioactive materials to finally dispose of radioactive wastes. Radiological Safety Officers belonging to the Institutions of DAE family will also be eligible for this award. The nominations may please be sent to the undersigned by the heads of the plants / units / officer-in-charge, HPUs for this purpose. The nominees should fulfill the following requirements:

• a) He should have served as Operational Health Physicists in any of the above-mentioned fields for a minimum period of 10 years.
• b) He should have made significant contributions in the area of radiological safety.

The award will consist of a citation and cash prize / medal and will be presented to the best nominee adjudged by a selection committee formed for this task. The nominations should have the following details:

• 1) A brief of the nominee including the nominee’s full name, date of birth, academic and professional qualifications and address for communication (including telephone, fax number and E-mail ID).
• 2) Short write-up (not exceeding 300 words) highlighting major contributions of the nominee.
• 3) List of relevant publications.
• 4) Name and address of at least two referees of professional standing who are familiar with the nominee’s achievements.
• 5) Name, designation, address and signature of the nominating person.

The nominations may please be sent to the following address on or before December 20, 2022.

Nominations are invited by the SHRI P.R. KAMATH RADIATION ENVIRONMENTALIST AWARD (PRKREA) from institutions for conferring the award on any Indian scientists having proven meritorious work in the field of Environmental Radiation Monitoring around Nuclear Power Plants and Research Reactors.

The nominations may please be forwarded before December 20, 2022 to the following address:

Award will be presented to selected nominee during the forthcoming 6th Asian & Oceanic Congress for Radiation Protection (AOCRP6), to be held during February 7-11, 2023 at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai.

It is planned to organize pre-congress outreach programmes for students from various schools & colleges in and around Mumbai. An essay competition will be conducted for the students participating in the programme. Winners of the competition will be awarded “Dr. A. K. GANGULY BEST ESSAY AWARD (AKGBEA) – 2023”.

Nominations / applications (maximum three nos.) may please be forwarded before December 20, 2022 to the following address:

Award will be presented to selected nominee during the forthcoming 6th Asian & Oceanic Congress for Radiation Protection (AOCRP6), to be held during February 7-11, 2023 at Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai.