Padma Vibhushan Prof. Murli Manohar Joshi presented Prof. Rohit Srivastava with the highly esteemed Shri Om Prakash Bhasin Award in New Delhi today. Prof. Srivastava was selected for this award under the Health and Medical Sciences category for the year 2018. The award carries a prize of one lakh Indian rupee, a plaque, and a citation.

The trust established by Shri Om Prakash Bhasin was based on the foundation that advancing science and technology in India is key to its progress. Indian scientists and technologists are recognized with this award for their outstanding contributions to the development of their nation.

Hearty congratulations, Prof. Srivastava!