The National Padma awards were announced on Republic Day
as usual to 150 dignitaries with 6 Padma Vibhushan, 14 Padma Bhushan
and 81 Padma Sri. For three of the Nobel/Oscar award winners, the
National awards followed, instead of preceding the same. Out of over
10 categories, the 'arts' section bagged as many as 37 awards whereas
only 10 awards were bestowed on 'Scince and Engineering' , confirming
the popular belief that the scientists are in the lower rung in the social
heirarchy in India. The field of 'medicine' was better with 16 awards. The
imbalance reflects on the much deserving personaities left out for the
National honor in many categories. The glaring discrimination of scientists
and favor to those in literature, education and social work togetehr is evident.Hope the authorities rectify the situation in future to balance the awards.
As told to me through email by
V.Rajagopal
Retd. Director, CPCRI
Flat 102, Sri kataaksham
18-4-60 Railway colony
TIRUPATI - 517 501, A.P
0877-2287083
094412 00217
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