Rohini Nayyar prize 2024

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Rohini Nayyar prize 2024

Why in news?

• Anil Pradhan, a 28-year-old engineer from Odisha, was awarded the third Rohini Nayyar Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Rural Development for his work in promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education among students in rural India

Rohini Nayyar Prize:

• Instituted to honor individuals who have significantly contributed to rural development in India.
• Established by Nayyar Foundation for Social and Economic Purpose, in memory of Rohini Nayyar.
• First award was given after Rohini Nayyar’s death in 2021.
• It Includes a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakhs, a citation, and a trophy.
• Criteria: Granted to individuals under 40 years of age.

Who was Rohini Ayyar?

• Nayyar was an economist and IAS officer who worked in rural development with the Planning Commission of India from 1987 to 2005, advocating new ways toaddress poverty and social upliftment.