Eminent nuclear scientist, Dr Anil Kakodkar, will be the recipient of the ‘Maharashtra Bhushan’ award for 2011-12.
The announcement was made by the Chief Minister, Mr Prithviraj Chavan, here today.
The award, instituted in 1997 by the Maharashtra Government to recognise distinguished work and achievements of eminent persons from the state, representing different walks of life, carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a citation.
The State Government has been seeking guidance from Dr Kakodkar, former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, on the issue of Jaitapur nuclear power project in coastal Konkan.
He has also conducted interactive sessions with state legislators to inform them about the benefits of the nuclear project.