2019 is the centenary year of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. The father of Indian space programme was born on 12 August 1919. As a part of Dr. Sarabhai centenary year celebrations  ISRO has announced two categories of awards in journalism.

The first category is ‘Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award in Space Science, Technology and Research’ to recognize and reward journalists who have actively contributed towards the field of space science, applications, and research. This category holds a cash price of Rs 5,00,000 with a medal and  citation and two journalists or freelancers of print media will be awarded. Nominated candidates will be judged on the basis of the articles or success stories published in Hindi, English, or Regional languages in popular Periodicals, Science magazines, or Journals in India during the year 2019 to 2020.

The second category of the award holds 3 cash prizes of Rs 3,00,000, 2,00,000 and 1,00,000 with citation each for journalists or freelancers of print media. The articles or success stories published in Hindi, English, Regional languages in popular newspapers or news magazines in India during the one year as indicated in the proposal. The names of the selected candidates will be announced on August 1^st, 2020.

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said, the nominations are open to all Indians who have a good experience in journalism. The articles published from 2019 to 2020 will be considered, says the.