❖ The National Geoscience Awards (NGA) are prestigious awards instituted by the Ministry of Mines.

❖ It aims to recognize and celebrate extraordinary achievements and contributions in the field of geosciences.

❖ The awards for 2023 presented to 21 Geoscientists by the President of India.

❖ It consists of 12 awards which include 9 individual awards and 3 team awards.

❖ The National Geoscience Award for Lifetime Achievement 2023 was bestowed upon Prof. Dhiraj Mohan Banerjee.

❖ National Young Geoscientist Award 2023 was presented to Dr. Ashutosh Pandey.