National Awards Recieved for the Technology
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Prestigious National Awards
Invention Award (Republic Day, 1971)
Invention Award (Independence Day, 1976)
Great Achievers Award from the All India Business Development Association (AIBDA) - Delhi
Rashtriya Vikas Ratan Award (2009) from the India Society for Industry and Intellectual Development, Delhi
Swadeshi Award from the Center for Bharatiya Marketing Development (CBMD) for introducing high technology in the Small Scale Sector
Bharat Ratna Dr. Abdul Kalam Gold Medal Award (2018) by GEPRA-Delhi
Bharat Ratna Dr. Radhakrishnan Gold Medal Award by GEPRA
National Award for Research and Development from MSME - Govt. of India (2009) to EMCON, owned by Shri Sreejith, T.S., for commercializing innovative technologies in over 700 R&D institutions
International GOAL Award (June 19, 2022) presented to Dr. T. K. Sivadas at the Panjim Convention Center
Bharat Ratna Mother Teresa Gold Medal Award for Individual Achievement and National Development (2023) in Chennai
Pioneering Indigenous Technologies
Development Highlights:
New Sensors and Accessories: Over 600 sensors with uniform signal characteristics, enabling extensive scientific investigations.
Novel Signal Processing Techniques: Including EIP (Energy Integration Processes) and tide and wave separation.
Widespread Implementation: Applied in more than 500 R&D organizations across ICAR, CSIR, DRDO, DOS, IITs, NITs, ONGC, GSI, and numerous universities.
Broad Application: Facilitating investigations in agriculture, ocean sciences, and more, with simple, effective solutions for analyzing natural processes.
Educational Integration
Postgraduate Subjects and Universities:
KUFOS-Panangad: M.Tech. in Coastal and Harbor Engineering
CUSAT-Cochin: M.Tech. in Ocean Technology
KAU-ACCER-Thrissur: M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences
Fisheries University-Mumbai: M.F.Sc. in Post Harvest Technology
SNOM-Indian Navy-Cochin: M.Phil. in Oceanographic Observations
Core Technological Features
Uniform Sensors: Over 600 new sensors providing centralized measurements over large areas.
Signal Conditioners: Ensuring uniform outputs (0 to 5V) for all sensors.
Energy Integration Processes (EIP): Advanced analysis of energy signals, including solar radiation, wind, and ocean waves.
Data Management: Comprehensive facilities for data display, recording, and transmission via GPRS and IoT.
Conclusion
The indigenously developed technologies have not only received numerous national awards but also transformed scientific research and education. Their applications span diverse fields, driving innovation and facilitating new investigations into natural processes. The recognition from prestigious bodies highlights the significance and impact of these advancements.