Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik urges Union Science Minister to continue supporting UNESCO Kalinga Prize.

Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, now Leader of Opposition, has urged Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh to continue supporting the prestigious UNESCO Kalinga Prize, an international science award. Established in 1952 by his father, the prize has been awarded to 72 scientists, including seven Nobel laureates. Patnaik expressed concern over recent reports that the Union Ministry of Science and Technology may withdraw its support for the prize and highlighted its importance as a symbol of Odia identity at the international level.

August 12, 2024
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