Eminent scientist and a well recognized international authority on solid state and materials chemistry Prof. CNR Rao (Chintamani
Nagesa Ramachandra Rao) also got this prestegious award along with
sachin. He has published over 1,400 research papers and 45 books. He
already has been honoured with several national and international
awards. He serves as the head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the
Prime Minister of India.