Indian National Science Academy
Technical Data
| Date of Issue | January 7, 1995 |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Rs. 6 |
| Quantity | 1,000,000 |
| Perforation | comb 13 x 13½ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 1454 Stamp Number IN 1511 Yvert et Tellier IN 1241 Stanley Gibbons IN 1617 |
| Themes | Anniversaries and Jubilees | Globes | Seals(Emblems) |
Table of Contents
Indian National Science Academy
Foundation and History:
- Established: January 1935
- Original Name: National Institute of Sciences
- Headquarters: Initially in Calcutta, later moved to Delhi in October 1945
- Current Name Adopted: February 1970
- First President: Dr. L.L. Fermor
- First Indian President: Professor Meghnad Saha
Mission and Activities:
- Primary Objective: Promoting science in India
- Recognition: Recognized by the Government as the premier scientific society representing all branches of science in India since 1945
- Discussion Meetings and Workshops: Organized on problems of national importance with participation by leaders in relevant fields to stimulate thinking and mobilize opinion
Membership:
- Fellows: 652
- Foreign Fellows: 115
Awards and Honors:
- Medals, Prizes, and Lectureships: 50 awards conferred annually upon eminent scientists in various disciplines
- INSA Medal for Young Scientists: Awarded to 15-20 young scientists every year
- Prestigious General Medals: Named after Aryabhata, Chandrashekhara Venkata Raman, Meghnad Saha, and Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
Recognition Schemes:
- Research Professorships and INSA Senior Scientists: Recognizing and honoring excellence in various areas of science
- INS-A Visiting Fellowship: Awarded for collaborative research, training in specific techniques, or utilizing facilities not available in the recipient’s own institutions
Grants and Support:
- Research Grants: Provided for various purposes, including research in the history of science, medicine, and technology
International Collaboration:
- Adherence to ICSU: The Academy is the adhering organization in India to the International Council of Scientific Unions and its affiliated International Unions
- National Committees: Constituted to enable positive implementation of scientific programs and activities geared to national and international research development and human welfare
- Inter-Academy Exchange Programme: Establishes collaborative scientific exchange with different countries through reciprocal visits of scientists
Commemorative Postage Stamp:
- Issued by: Department of Posts
- Design: Symbolizes the global dimension of the Academy’s role and the many areas of scientific and technological achievement
The Indian National Science Academy has played a vital role in the development of science in India, harnessing scientific knowledge for national welfare, and fostering international scientific collaboration.