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In August 2019, Dr. [[Chandrima Shaha]] was appointed as the president of Indian National Science Academy, becoming the first woman to head the INSA(for 2020-2022).<ref>{{cite news |title=Biologist Chandrima Shaha to head National Science Academy, will be first woman president in INSA's 85-year history |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/biologist-chandrima-shaha-to-head-national-science-academy-will-be-first-woman-president-in-insas-85-year-history-7155301.html |publisher=[[Firstpost]] |date=Aug 13, 2019}}</ref> |
In August 2019, Dr. [[Chandrima Shaha]] was appointed as the president of Indian National Science Academy, becoming the first woman to head the INSA(for 2020-2022).<ref>{{cite news |title=Biologist Chandrima Shaha to head National Science Academy, will be first woman president in INSA's 85-year history |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/biologist-chandrima-shaha-to-head-national-science-academy-will-be-first-woman-president-in-insas-85-year-history-7155301.html |publisher=[[Firstpost]] |date=Aug 13, 2019}}</ref> |
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In 2015 INSA has constituted a junior wing for young scientists in the country named Indian National Young Academy of Sciences ([[INYAS]]) in line with other national young academies. INYAS is the prestigious academy for young scientists in India as a national young academy and is affiliated with [[Global Young Academy]]. INYAS is also a signatory of the declaration on the Core Values of Young Academies, adopted at World Science Forum, Budapest on 20th November, 2019 <ref>{{cite web |url=https://worldscienceforum.org/programme/2019-11-20-launch-of-the-declaration-on-the-core-values-of-young-academies-166 |website=World Science Forum |publisher=World Science Forum}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
Revision as of 05:38, 24 February 2020
Established | 7 January 1935 |
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Founder | Lewis Leigh Fermor |
Location | |
President | Chandrima Shaha |
Website | Official website |
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) in New Delhi is the apex body of Indian scientists representing all branches of science and technology.[1]
In August 2019, Dr. Chandrima Shaha was appointed as the president of Indian National Science Academy, becoming the first woman to head the INSA(for 2020-2022).[2]
In 2015 INSA has constituted a junior wing for young scientists in the country named Indian National Young Academy of Sciences (INYAS) in line with other national young academies. INYAS is the prestigious academy for young scientists in India as a national young academy and is affiliated with Global Young Academy. INYAS is also a signatory of the declaration on the Core Values of Young Academies, adopted at World Science Forum, Budapest on 20th November, 2019 [3]
History
The Indian National Science Academy promotes science and its use in India. It was originally established in 1935 and was known as the 'National Institute of Sciences of India' until the present name was adopted in 1970.[1] The Government of India recognised it in 1945 as the premier scientific society representing all branches of science in India. In 1968, it was designated as the adhering organisation in India to the International Council for Science (ICSU) on behalf of the Government of India. It is headquartered in New Delhi.[4]
Overview
The Academy consists of Foundation fellows, Fellows (FNA) and Foreign Fellows. Election to the Academy is only by nomination.[5] The objectives of the academy encompass promotion of science in India including its application to national welfare, safeguarding the interests of the scientists, establishing linkages with international bodies to foster collaboration and expressing considered opinion on national issues.[citation needed]
It plays a role in promoting, recognising and rewarding excellence in scientific research. With a view to promoting the pursuit of excellence in the field of 'Science and Technology', the academy has instituted 59 awards, placed in 4 categories, viz International Awards, General Medal & Lecture Awards, Subjectwise Medals/Lectures and Awards for Young Scientists. It also publishes journals, organises scientific discussions and brings out proceedings and monographs.[citation needed]
It is a signatory to the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities in 2004[6]
Presidents
The list of presidents of the society.[7]
Publications
The academy publishes three peer-reviewed journals
- Proceedings of the Indian National Science Academy (formerly Proceedings of the National Institute of Sciences of India)
- Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics
- Indian Journal of History of Science
It also publishers a year book, annual reports, INSA News, biographical memoirs, special publications and the proceedings of INSA seminars and symposia.
See also
- Indian Academy of Sciences
- Indian National Academy of Engineering
- National Academy of Sciences, India
References
- ^ a b "Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi". Department of Science and Technology, India. 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ "Biologist Chandrima Shaha to head National Science Academy, will be first woman president in INSA's 85-year history". Firstpost. 13 August 2019.
- ^ World Science Forum. World Science Forum https://worldscienceforum.org/programme/2019-11-20-launch-of-the-declaration-on-the-core-values-of-young-academies-166.
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(help) - ^ "Indian National Science Academy (INSA)". Inter Academies. 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ "About INSA". Indian National Science Academy. 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
- ^ "Signatories". openaccess.mpg.de. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ "Past Presidents". Indian National Science Academy. 2016. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
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