Pune, November 1, 2025
In a proud moment for India’s scientific community, Professor Surhud Shrikant More, Faculty Member at the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, has been awarded the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar – Vigyan Yuva: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (Physics), 2025.
The prestigious recognition celebrates Professor More’s remarkable contributions to Cosmology and Astrophysics, particularly in advancing the understanding of the universe’s large-scale structure and the fundamental forces shaping it.
The Vigyan Yuva: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award is part of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar series, instituted to honor outstanding young scientists and researchers across India. It underscores the country’s commitment to encouraging innovative research and inspiring future generations to pursue excellence in science and technology.
Professor More’s achievement highlights the growing global recognition of Indian research institutions and their pivotal role in expanding the frontiers of scientific knowledge.
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