Bhaskara Award

The Indian Society of Remote Sensing, in its endeavour towards recognition of eminent scientist for their outstanding contributions in the field of remote sensing and allied areas has instituted the 'Bhaskara Award' to recognize outstanding life-time contributions in promoting remote sensing activities in the country. The scientific contributions could be in: the Development of innovative and critical technology, New designs and system concepts, Image processing, Operationalizing remote sensing applications, Promotion and popularizing the technology.

The 'Bhaskara Award' consists of a citation, a plaque/medal and Rs. 2,00,000 / -

Satish Dhawan Award

This award has been instituted to recognize outstanding and conspicuously important contribution in promoting remote sensing science, technology and applications in the country. The contributions should have made major impact on the use of this technology for national development. The scientific contributions can be in: the Development of innovative and critical technology, New design and concepts for standardization, Development of information systems and applications, Education, Training, policy development and related aspects

The award shall consist of Rs. 1,00,000/- in cash, a medal and citation.

National Geospatial Award for Excellence

This award has been instituted to recognize outstanding and conspicuously important contribution in promoting remote sensing science, technology and applications in the country. The contributions should have made major impact on the use of this technology for national development. The scientific contributions can be in: the Development of innovative and critical technology, New design and concepts for standardisation, Development of information systems and applications, Education, training, policy development and related aspects.

The award shall consist of Rs. 1,00,000 in cash, a medal and citation.

Indian National Geospatial Award

Indian National Geo-spatial Award has been instituted to recognize significant contribution in the field of geo-spatial science, technology and applications such as: Geo-spatial science and technology, Geo-database design, standards, infrastructure, National, global and extra-terrestrial geo-databases, Development information systems and applications.

The award shall consist of Rs. 50,000 in cash, a medal and citation.

PR Pisharoty Award

The P. R. Pisharoty Memorial Award (formerly Indian National Remote Sensing Award) has been instituted by ISRS to be given each year for significant contributions in the field of remote sensing by individuals. The contributions made should have a significant impact in the application of remote sensing. The areas of contribution which are considered for the award include: Remote sensing platforms and payloads, Remote sensing data reception, processing, dissemination and interpretation, Remote sensing applications including software and hardware development, System engineering and management in the field of remote sensing

The award is of the value of Rs. 50,000/- in cash, a citation, and a medal.

President’s Appreciation Medal for Contribution to the Society

This award will be given to a member of the society, who has made noteworthy contribution to the growth of the society (its main body or any chapter).

The award consists of Rs. 25,000 in cash, a medal and citation.

ISRS Chapter Award for Best Performance

The best chapter award will be given to an active chapter of Indian Society of Remote Sensing, which has, which has made significant contribution to further the mandate and goal of the society.

The award consists of a citation, a medal and a cash award of Rs. 50,000/-

Best Paper Publication Award

Best paper publication award is given for the best paper published in the journal of ISRS during the year.

The award consists of cash award of Rs. 5000/- and a certificate, given during Annual Convention every year.

YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD

Young Achiever Award has been instituted by Indian Society of Remote Sensing to recognize and promote innovative contribution in the field of remote sensing and geo-spatial science, technology and applications made by young scientists in the country. The main purpose of the award is to provide an opportunity to young scientists to interact with experts and specialists in these fields during the ISPRS Congress. The award shall be given every four years to participate in the ISPRS Congress.

The award shall consist of a certificate and grant up to Rs. 80,000 for travel and subsistence allowances.

ISRS-Symposium Best Paper Awards

ISRS-Symposium Best Paper Awards are given for two best paper presentations at the annual symposium of the ISRS every year.

The award consists of a cash award of Rs. 2000/- and Rs. 1000 for first and second best papers respectively

ISRS-Symposium Student Paper Awards

ISRS-Symposium Student Paper Awards, are awarded to the best paper presentation by a student (including research fellows) at the annual symposium of the ISRS and consists of a cash award of Rs. 2000/- and Rs. 1000 for first and second best papers respectively, reimbursement of registration fee and AC III Tier railway fare. For consideration of student's award, the student should be the single or first author of the paper.

ISRS-Poster Awards

ISRS-Poster Awards, are awarded to the best poster presentation at the annual symposium of the ISRS and consists of a cash award of Rs. 2000/- and Rs. 1000/- for the first and second best posters respectively.

ISRS Student Poster Awards

ISRS Student Poster awards, are awarded to the best posters of Student Poster presentations at the annual symposium of the ISRS and consists of a cash award of Rs. 2000/- and Rs. 1000/- for the first and second best posters respectively.