The third Rohini Nayyar Prize for outstanding contribution to rural development in India was awarded to Anil Pradhan from Odisha. The prize was handed over to Mr Pradhan by the Chief Guest Dr. R.A. Mashelkar, eminent scientist, and former Director General of the CSIR, at a ceremony in New Delhi on November 6, 2024, for promoting STEM education, innovation and soft skills among children and youth in rural Odisha.

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