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National Science Chair- Science Leadership

The main aim of the scheme is to recognise active eminent senior resident Indian superannuated scientists for their outstanding contributions both nationally and internationally, in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) & Medicine, to promote excellence and growth in R&D.

At a glance

What the myScheme listing says about National Science Chair- Science Leadership
LevelCentral government
Issued byMinistry Of Science And Technology
States and UTsAll India
Areas
Scheme forIndividuals
TagsScience, Chair, Leadership, SERB, Research, Superannuated, Scientist

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