{"id":181151,"date":"2022-08-23T18:04:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T12:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=181151"},"modified":"2024-12-06T18:50:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T13:20:32","slug":"bharat-ratna-award-c-n-r-rao","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/bharat-ratna-award\/c-n-r-rao\/","title":{"rendered":"C. N. R. Rao &#8211; Bharat Ratna Awardee"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/bharat-ratna-award\/c-n-r-rao\/#C_N_R_Rao\" title=\"C. N. R. Rao\">C. N. R. Rao<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/bharat-ratna-award\/c-n-r-rao\/#Bharat_Ratna_Award\" title=\"Bharat Ratna Award\">Bharat Ratna Award<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"C_N_R_Rao\"><\/span>C. N. R. Rao<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandran Rao (C.N.R. Rao) was born on 30 June 1934 in Bengaluru. In 1958 he completed Ph.D at the age of twenty-four in 2 years 9 months. He is an Indian chemist and researcher worked specially in solid-state and structural chemistry. He currently serves the position of the Head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.<\/p>\n<p>His major contribution is to the development of the field of chemistry. Rao was the first person to synthesize two-dimensional oxide materials \u2013 La2CuO4. Due to his work we can easily study the composition of controlled metal\u2013insulator transitions. This study has a deep impact in application fields like high temperature superconductivity and resistance. He has made huge contributions in field of nanomaterial &amp; hybrid materials.<\/p>\n<p>He is working in the National Research Professor &amp; Honorary President of Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore. He is also serving the position of the director of the International Centre for Materials Science (ICMS). He is the author of fifteen hundred research papers in field of chemistry. On 4 February 2014 he was conferred the Bharat Ratna award for his research in structural chemistry and solid state of materials.<\/p>\n<p>Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, known as C.N.R. Rao is an Indian scientist who has made immense contributions to the world of science and technology. He was born on 30 June 1934 in Bangalore, India, and is currently the National Research Professor and the Head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.<\/p>\n<p>Rao is a world-renowned chemist and one of the most cited chemists in the world. He has won numerous awards and honors, including the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India&#8217;s highest civilian award, in 2014. He has also been awarded honorary doctorates from more than forty universities around the world. Rao is known for his contributions to chemistry, materials science, nanotechnology, and science education. His research has focused on the synthesis of nanomaterials, their properties, and applications in catalysis and energy storage.<\/p>\n<p>Rao has authored over 1,500 research papers and 45 books. He has also established several research institutes in India, including the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research in Bangalore, the International Centre for Materials Science in Bangalore, and the Institute of Mathematical Sciences in Chennai. Rao has also been instrumental in setting up numerous science and technology parks throughout India.<\/p>\n<p>In recognition of his contributions to science, Rao has received numerous awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society, the Indian National Science Academy, the Indian Academy of Sciences, and the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World. He also serves as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Council of the Prime Minister of India.<\/p>\n<p>Rao&#8217;s life and work have been an inspiring example of dedication and hard work. He has dedicated himself to advancing science in India and around the world, and has played a key role in the development of science and technology in India. His achievements have helped to shape the scientific landscape of India, and have set the stage for India to become a leader in science and technology.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_Ratna_Award\"><\/span>Bharat Ratna Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The highest civilian award of the Republic of India is known as <strong>BHARAT RATNA<\/strong>. It came into existence on 2nd January 1954. The award was in recognition of extraordinary performance in the field of literature, science, public services, and arts only. This award belongs to all people of India without any discrimination of sex, race, and age. Previously award belonged to only limited criteria but in December 2011 the criteria were changed to include all fields of human endeavour.<\/p>\n<p>Maximum 3 nominees may be awarded per year and recommendations for the same are specially made by the PM to the President. A Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion in the shape of a peepal leaf are the only two things being given to the recipients; no money is granted with the award.<\/p>\n<p>In the Indian order of precedence, the Bharat Ratna award comes in the seventh position. But Bharat Ratna recipients are constitutionally prohibited to use the award name as the title as per Article 18 of the Constitution of India.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1954, 44 distinguished individuals have been awarded this prestigious and highest civilian award in the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>C. N. R. Rao Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandran Rao (C.N.R. Rao) was born on 30 June 1934 in Bengaluru. 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