Awards & Recognitions

Honors Received for Scientific Excellence

Over several decades of pioneering contribution to Orchidology, Plant Taxonomy, Biodiversity Conservation, and Ecological Research, Dr. Sarat Chandra Misra has received numerous prestigious State, National, and Scientific honors.

Award Ceremony
Sustainability Champion Award 2025

Honored in the Presence of the Hon’ble President of India

Felicitated at Bhubaneswar by Prajapita Brahmakumaris for his lifetime contribution towards sustainability, biodiversity, and ecological conservation.

Odisha State Awards

State Honors & Recognition

2025 Chief Minister’s Wildlife Conservation Award
2025 Felicitation by the Hon’ble President of India at Odisha Governor’s Office
2016 Odisha Bigyan Academy Award — “Senior Eminent Scientist of Odisha”
2004 Odisha Bigyan Prachara Samiti Award
1996 Odisha Botanical Society Award
Honor Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by Utkal University
National Awards

Scientific & National Honors

2017 TN Khoshoo Memorial Award by Orchid Society of India
2014 Usha Vij Memorial Award by Orchid Society of India
2008 Plaque of Honor for “Lifetime Contribution” to Orchids
2004 India Science Congress Association Recognition
2025 Sustainability Champion Award by Prajapita Brahmakumaris
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The awards and recognitions received by Dr. Sarat Chandra Misra reflect his extraordinary dedication towards Orchid Conservation, Botanical Research, Ecological Sustainability, and Scientific Excellence, making him one of India’s most respected Orchidologists.