Handing over of Gold Medal bestowed on Bharat Ratna Prof C N R Rao, FRS as part of Eni International Award for Research in Energy Frontiers by the President of Italian Republic

Handing Over of Eni Energy Frontiers Award 2020

Date: 23rd March 2022

Venue: JNCASR

Awardee: Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao

Event Summary

The Gold Medal, bestowed on Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao, FRS as part of the Eni International Award for Research in Energy Frontiers by the President of the Italian Republic, was received at the Centre on 22nd March 2022. A special programme was organized at JNCASR on 23rd March 2022 to officially hand over the Gold Medal to Prof. C.N.R. Rao.

On this occasion, Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, felicitated Bharat Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao and officially presented the Eni Energy Award to him. Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan, Hon’ble Minister of Higher Education, Electronics, IT, BT & Science & Technology, and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship of Karnataka, was also present, along with Dr. (Mrs.) Indumati Rao, Hon. Coordinator, ETU, and Prof. Giridhar U. Kulkarni, President, JNCASR.

Programme Highlights

• The event commenced with a classical Hindustani vocal invocation performed by JNCASR students.
• Prof. G.U. Kulkarni, President of JNCASR, welcomed all dignitaries and attendees.
• A short video clip of the Eni Award ceremony at the Quirinal Palace, Italy, was screened.
• Hon’ble Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan congratulated Prof. C.N.R. Rao and highlighted his scientific achievements and contributions to Karnataka’s science & technology initiatives.
• Shri Basavaraj Bommai, Chief Minister of Karnataka, emphasized the significance of Prof. Rao’s contributions to energy research and storage.
• Prof. C.N.R. Rao and Dr. (Mrs.) Indumati Rao expressed their gratitude to JNCASR and all those who contributed to the Centre’s growth and success.
• The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. N.S. Vidhyadhiraja, Dean, Fellowships & Extension Programmes.