Punjab Agricultural University cotton breeder has assisted in the development of more than 20 cotton varieties.
JMI professor Tokeer Ahmad won a cash prize of Rs 10,000. He also delivered the MRSI Medal Lecture on hydrogen energy at the event.
Principals, counsellors, teachers from across the country were honoured during Indian School Awards hosted by Chandigarh University.
IIT Guwahati established the Assam Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute this year. It also received the highest international job offer of Rs 2.05 crore.
Nihar Patel and Vaibhav Gupta from IIT Delhi cash prizes of more than Rs 83,28,000. More than 30,000 participated in the championship.
IIT Roorkee has developed water-soluble coatings for paper cups to make it easily recyclable and has introduced a water-based ink for printing.