Infosys Prize 2010 Laureates awarded At Grand Ceremony

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Infosys Prize 2010 Laureates awarded At Grand Ceremony

The Infosys Science Foundation has awarded winners of Infosys Prize 2010 recognizing their outstanding achievements in scientific research. The Chief Guest of the event, the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, felicitated the laureates across five categories - Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering and Computer Science, Life Sciences and Social Sciences in Mumbai. The prize in each category comprised a 24-karat gold medallion, a citation expounding the laureate's work and Rs.50 lakh (tax free) as prize money.

During the event, the jury members described the evaluation methodology for each category, introduced the winners and shared details about their award-winning research. The six winners of this year were drawn from 201 nominations. The jury, comprising eminent leaders in each of these fields, evaluated the achievements of the nominees against the standards of international research, placing the winners at par with the finest researchers in the world.

Congratulating the laureates, K. Dinesh, Co-Founder - Infosys and President of the Board of Trustees, Infosys Science Foundation, said, "Scientific research is of utmost importance for India's rapid economic and social development. We endeavour to encourage the scientific community to make breakthroughs and discoveries that will drive the nation forward in the years to come."

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, "The strength of a nation is no longer determined by the might of its armies. It comes from the quality of its collective knowledge, the productivity of its working people, the creativity of its entrepreneurs and the dedication of its professionals. I personally value scholarships and prizes that liberate creative minds from the constraints of economic and social handicaps. I compliment Infosys, the company, and the Infosys Science Foundation for instituting the Infosys Prizes in scientific research, and for inviting such a distinguished jury to select the winners."

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