Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award To Yashpal

The President Mrs. Pratibha Devisingh Patil conferred the prestigious Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award to noted Scientist and Educationist, Professor Yashpal for the year 2011 for excellence in Public Administration, academics and Management . 

The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award was presented at an impressive function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Eminent personalities and Members of Parliament were present on the occasion. The 85-year-old scientist Yashpal conceptualised and set up a number of Inter-University institutions and has been involved in science communication activities through the media. "In recognition of his outstanding contribution in the field of astrophysics, space technology, and education and most importantly for popularising science, the 12th Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management for 2011 is being conferred on Prof YashPal," read the citation.

The honour carries a cash award of Rs five lakh, a citation and a plaque. The Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management has instituted the award in memory of the second Prime Minister of the country.