# Bharat Life Sciences Award Opens Applications With Rs 7 Crore Support 2026-08-06T15:53:08+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Applications have opened for the inaugural Bharat Life Sciences Award, backed by Rs 7 crore in grant support, according to Times Now News. Lilly India and FICCI have launched the platform to recognise work across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics and digital health. The awards will cover six honours across five categories through Samman grants and Gaurav recognition. Times Now News reports that the initiative was developed in consultation with the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser and the Department of Pharmaceuticals, with support from BIRAC and Invest India. The ceremony is scheduled for 1 October 2026. An independent jury will judge entries, while Grant Thornton Bharat will act as process advisor. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: biotechnology, FICCI, healthcare innovation, life sciences, research grants Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bharat-life-sciences-award-opens-applications-with-rs-7-crore-support/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bharat-life-sciences-award-opens-applications-with-rs-7-crore-support/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.