Nominations are invited for this prestigious award to be conferred on an Indian scholar, journalist or analyst who has made an outstanding contribution in the area of strategic and security studies. Preference will be given to those younger than 50 years of age. The awardee will be selected from among the invited nominations by a jury of eminent persons constituted by IDSA.
The award which carries a cash amount of Rs.50,000/- plus a citation will be conferred during a major event at the Institute during October/November 2015.
Nominations may be sent in confidence to Deputy Director General IDSA latest by 10th October 2015. Nomination forms may be obtained from Deputy Director General Office, IDSA at the following address:
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
1, Development Enclave,
New Delhi – 110010