--- title: "Name the NRI scientist who has been conferred with the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award." description: "Name the NRI scientist who has been conferred with the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award." author: "UTKARSHA SINGHROUL" published: 2019-04-05 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/51966/name-the-nri-scientist-who-has-been-conferred-with-the-pravasi-bhartiya-samman-award category: "general knowledge" tags: ["scientists", "pravasi bhartiya samman award"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # Name the NRI scientist who has been conferred with the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award. [Name](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/80850/violence-in-the-name-of-racism-in-germany-and-much-more) the NRI scientist who has been conferred with the [Pravasi Bhartiya](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/34766/on-which-date-pravasi-bhartiya-divas-2018-is-celebrated) [Samman Award](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/30639/which-state-government-of-india-has-instituted-the-iqbal-samman-award) ## Answers ### Answer by user **Muralidhar Miryala, a Telangana NRI living in Japan**, is one of 3**0 NRIs** honored with the **Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award**, including **three from the Gulf.** \ The award is the **President's highest honor** bestowed on a **Non-Resident Indian (NRI)**, **Person of Indian Origin (PIO)**, or organization or institution founded and maintained by **NRIs or PIOs** as part of th**e Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) conference.** \ ### Answer by Harshal Vispute **Muralidhar Miryala, a Telangana NRI living in Japan**, is one of **30 NRIs honored** with the **Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award,** including **three from the Gulf.** The award is the **President's highest honor bestowed on a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or organization or institution** founded and maintained by NRIs or PIOs as part of the **Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conference.** **\** **Sudhakar Jonnalagadda of Andhra Pradesh,** a well-known **US-based Telugu doctor, Saudi-based entrepreneur Siddeek Ahmed,** a community activist, **ENT doctor in Qatar Mohan Thomas, and Bahrain businessman KG Baburajan** were among those who received **the highest honor for NRIs.** **\** ![Name the NRI scientist who has been conferred with the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award.](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/05e8691d-5191-46d8-81d8-861cb3179b2c/images/b266e9c3-d1e0-4306-a667-68adb3b32cb1.jpeg) **\** **\** **'Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat'** was the subject of the **16th PBD Convention 2021.** In light of the Covid epidemic, [President Ram Nath Kovind](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/93607/what-do-you-know-about-the-life-of-shri-ram-nath-kovind-ji-president-of-india) **presented the honors** in a **virtual ceremony.** **\** Muralidhar is a resident of **Karvena village** in the **district's Atmakur Mandal** and a **graduate of Jadcherla Degree College in Mahabubnagar. Before migrating to Japan**, he completed his **M.Sc. and PhD at Osmania University in Hyderabad. In Japan, he is the deputy president of the Shibaura Institute of Technology.** **\** Muralidhar is regarded as one of the **top scientists in the world** when it comes to **high-temperature superconductor cable wires, wh**ich are used in Japan's high-speed rail system. In high-speed rail technology, India and numerous other developing countries have a strategic collaboration with Japan. **\** He had previously been honored by the **Japanese government's Railway Technical Research Institute as the 'Best Researcher.' India honored him for his tremendous contributions to science and technology as well as his efforts to promote India internationally.** **\** **'I am delighted to receive this honor, which has previously been conferred upon renowned personalities such as Satya Nadella (Microsoft CEO) and President SR Nathan (Singapore's former President),' he stated.** --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/51966/name-the-nri-scientist-who-has-been-conferred-with-the-pravasi-bhartiya-samman-award Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.