Logos of India

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES, INDIA The National Academy of Sciences, India (NSAI) has a traditional lamp supported by its year of establishment placed within a circular design of sixteen flames placed on an orange background. The name of the organisation in red Devanagari surmounts and supports the motif. All these are ensconced in a blue circular border, which is inscribed by its name in sans serif white text. The traditional lamp refers to light, illumination, awakening, devotion, purity, guidance, protection, hope and prosperity to  and the sixteen flames refer to victory of light over darkness of ignorance from all sixteen directions, dispelling of negativity, profound purity and energy, positivism and completeness and wholeness.

INDIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES The circular seal of Indian Academy of Sciences (IAS) has a hanging ‘Kuthuvilakku’, a traditional lamp made of brass with five faces placed in a segment of a circle representing positive energies, harmony, blessings, sanctity and balance. It is ensconced by a circular border with outlines, has its name on top and five books at the bottom.

INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY The red circular seal of Indian National Science Academy (INSA) has a full glowing sun circumscribed by its name and its motto in Sanskrit ‘हयामि भर्गः सवितुर्वरेण्यम्’. All these are ensconced in a circle with a pair of outlines. The sun is a natural force that is outside of our control, it illuminates the world around us, helps living creatures navigate the planet and sustains the ecosystem.

INDIAN SCIENCE CONGRESS ASSOCIATION The red circular seal of Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) has a glowing sun circumscribed by fourteen traditional lamps and placed inside a circle. The circle is surrounded by its name in Devanagari and English. All these are ensconced by a thick circular border with white circle. The sun is a natural force that is outside of our control, it illuminates the world around us, helps living creatures navigate the planet and sustains the ecosystem. The fourteen lamps refer to the ‘Panchabhoota’, representing the five elements of nature and the supernatural existence that may have had a past. They also denote victory of light over darkness of ignorance from all directions, dispelling of negativity, profound purity and energy, positivism and completeness and wholeness.

SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH BOARD The blue and violet word mark logo of Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has its acronym ‘INSERB INDIA’ written in violet with ‘N’ being common for both the words. On the left of the word mark three blue swooshes emanating from the counter of ‘N’ are placed. The blue swooshes refer to speed, movement and victory in triplicate.

INDO-GERMAN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE The word mark logo of Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) has its initials written in grey slab serif typeface surmounted by a swoosh in the national colours of Bharat and Germany with its full name written in black below the initials.

INDO-FRENCH CENTRE FOR PROMOTION OF ADVANCED RESEARCH The rainbow coloured abstract logo of Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR  CEFIPRA) has a monogram of ‘IFCPAR’ written in an abstract form supported by its second part of initials ‘CEFIPRA’.

ANUSANDHAN NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION The logo of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has a word mark of its initials in black with the letter ‘A’ treated as a human being with a red head and its right  hand supporting a striped blue swoosh with its name written on the right. The swoosh refer to creative research facilitated by the Foundation.

DRUG ABUSE MONITORING SYSTEM The blue colour circular logo of Drug Abuse Monitoring System (DAMS) has a motif of four humans holding their hands forming a circle and holding the acronym ‘DAMS’. The name of the System circumscribes the motif. The motif refers to the protective treatment of beneficiaries and the colour blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.

TRAINING FOR AUGMENTING PRODUCTIVITY AND SERVICES The logo of Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services (TAPAS) has a circle with three segments in orange, blue and red housing the motifs of a syringe and tablets, a pair of old couples and a symbol representing, man, woman and neutral gender respectively. This circle is ensconced by a dark blue circular border inscribed with its name in white. The motifs signify the nature and scope of services for which training is provided and the colours represent the diversity of the topics covered. Its acronym and its name are written on the right in blue.

NORTH EAST CENTRE FOR TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION AND REACH The emblem of North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) has a green octagon with red nodes holding a blue circle placed within an octagram with its nodes connected refers to reach and application of technology to all the eight corners of the domain geography with clear focus. The pictorial is surmounted by a white banner with red outlines and inscribed with its name in blue. Below the pictorial its acronym is written in blue.

RAMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE The brown colour pictorial emblem of Raman Research Institute (RRI) has a silhouette profile picture of Sir. C. V. Raman, its founder supported by its initials. The brown colour represents  earthiness, simplicity, stability, humility, warmth, reliability, endurance, timelessness and tradition.

NATIONAL ACTION FOR MECHANISED SANITATION ECOSYSTEM The circular multi pointed star shaped blue colour seal of National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) houses a motif of a sanitation worker in his protective attire supported by its acronym in orange. Its name is written below in white. The multi-pointed blue colour star represents perfect harmony among all things in life, with its points providing insight into how the scheme strives towards achieving this goal.

NATIONAL OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME The logo of National Overseas Scholarship Scheme (NOSS) has a circular pictorial of three humans in orange, green and violet referring to the range and kinds of beneficiaries studying all over the globe. Its name is written in violet in two lines on the right.

SUPPORT FOR MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS FOR LIVELIHOOD AND ENTERPRISE The logo of Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) has an abstract motif of a family with man, woman and child in cyan pink and brown supported by a pair of brown hands. The acronym ‘SMILE’ is written in green at the bottom and its name circumscribes the pictorial. The pictorial depicts a caring family supported by earthy brown hands.

NASHA MUKT BHARAT ABHIYAAN The green circular seal of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (MNBA) has a pictorial of branches of a creeper in the left and on the right its name is written along with the name of the sponsoring Ministry. The branches of the creeper refers to personal growth, resiliance and adaptability and the colour green signifies nature, growth, balance, harmony, environment, prosperity, vitality, prestige and wealth.

PRADHAN MANTRI ANUSUCHIT JAATI ABHYUDAY YOJNA The yellow and green circular seal of Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY) has a pair of houses with power symbol and a stem of three leaves referring to developed and sustainable houses supported by a pair of converging green swooshes referring to streets and roads and a pair of humans with a crests of cereals and an open book referring to nourishment to body and mind and its acronym. The motifs are circumscribed by a green border with motifs of humans holding together.These are ensconced by a circular border with the top half in yellow inscribed with its name and the bottom half in National Tricolours. The colour yellow signifies happiness, energy, vitality, focus and creativity and the colour green signifies agriculture, nature, growth, balance, harmony, environment, prosperity, vitality, prestige and wealth.

INDIAN NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING The blue circular seal of Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) has a lotus surmounted by a rising sun and supported by its motto in Sanskrit sloka ‘तमसो मा  ज्योतिर्गमय’ (Yajnavalkya, 1.3.28, Pavamana Mantra, Brihadaranyaka Upanishad) meaning ‘From Darkness Lead me to Light’ build a sense of conviction that knowledge has the power to drag us out of ignorance. The name of the Academy and its year  of inception circumscribe the motifs. All these are placed within a circle with a pair of outlines. The lotus represents purity, enlightenment, transformation, personal growth, rebirth, resilience, overcoming obstacles and divine beauty and the sun represents life, energy, power, positivity, illumination, light and clarity.

PADMA SHRI The fourth highest civilian honour of Padma Shri (Noble One in Blossom) medal produced in the Government of India Mint, Kolkata is made of toned bronze. It has a five petalled lotus spread crested by ‘पद्म’ and supported ‘श्री’ is ensconced by an outline design based on square intersecting with rectangles in obverse and the National Emblem of the Lion Capital ensconced by an identical square based outline on the reverse. The lotus with five petals is a symbol of beauty and refers to the absolute purity, honesty, rebirth, self-regeneration and enlightenment. It also refers to divinity, creation and spiritual power.

PADMA BHUSHAN The third highest civilian honour of Padma Bhushan (Lotus Decoration) medal produced in the Government of India Mint, Kolkata is made of toned bronze. It has a six petalled lotus spread crested by ‘पद्म’ and supported ‘भूषण’ is ensconced by an outline design based on square intersecting with rectangles in obverse and the National Emblem of the Lion Capital ensconced by an identical square based outline on the reverse. The lotus with six petals refers to the Svadishthana Chakra or the Sacral Chakra refers to the negative qualities of anger, hatred, jealousy, cruelty, desire and pride, which are to be overcome and balanced to attain spiritual growth. It means overcoming lower desires and emotions to reach a higher state of being.

PADMA VIBHUSHAN The second highest civilian honour of Padma Vibhushan (Lotus Grandeur) medal produced in the Government of India Mint, Kolkata is made of toned bronze. It has a eight petalled lotus spread crested by ‘पद्म’ and supported ‘विभूषण’ is ensconced by an outline design based on square intersecting with rectangles in obverse and the National Emblem of the Lion Capital ensconced by an identical square based outline on the reverse. The lotus with eight petals refers to divine presence, purity, spiritual awakening, cosmic harmony, yogic chakras and Hridaya or Surya chakra with the Supreme Being at the centre.

BHARAT RATNA The highest civilian honour of Bharat Ratna produced in the Government of India Mint, Kolkata  is made of bronze and is in the shape of peepal leaf with platinum rim carrying the motif of a sunburst in platinum and inscribed with ‘भारत रत्न’ in obverse and on the reverse bears the motif of Lion Capital, the National Emblem supported by the National Motto ‘सत्यमेव जयते’. The leaf of peepal tree (Ficus Religiosa), bodhi tree, sacred fig or ashwattha tree which is considered sacred refers to enlightenment, peace, wisdom, longevity and divinity and the sunburst refers to eternity, divine right, halo, energy, vitality and new day.

MAULANA ABUL KALAM AZAD ROLLING TROPHY The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad rolling Trophy (MAKA Trophy) has the National Emblem, the Lion Capital placed on a platform surrounded by the sculptures of a cricketer, hockey player, footballer and an athlete (runner).

RASHTRIYA KHEL PROTSAHAN PURASKAR The trophy of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar has three metal strips weaving into a tower supporting three sportspersons denoting the institutional support provided to achieve pinnacles of success and achievements in sports.

MAJOR DHYAN CHAND KHEL RATNA AWARD The medal of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award has the National Emblem of India, the Lion Capital is ensconced by a circular border bearing the name of the award in Devanagari and English. This medal is awarded for the spectacular  and outstanding performance of a sportsperson.

DHYANCHAND AWARD The Dhyanchand Award has a bronze sculpture of the legendary wizard of Indian field hockey Major Dhyanchand with a hockey stick and ball. He has scored more than 1000 goals in a career spanning 20 years from 1926 to 1948.

ARJUNA AWARD The Arjuna Award trophy is an abstract bronze sculpture of the great epic warrior prince Arjuna of Mahabharata fame, who is known for his skill, dedication, excellence and authority in archery and warfare. He is also the foremost student of Guru Dronacharya. The posture in this trophy is a depiction of his skill in hitting a revolving target by looking at its reflection on the water below.

DRONACHARYA AWARD The Dronacharya Award trophy has an abstract bronze sculpture of a guru, acharya, teacher or coach teaching or training his shishya, disciple, pupil or trainee in the art and skill of archery. This represents the famous Guru Dronacharya and his equally famous Arjuna of Mahabharata fame. They both are known for their exemplary calibre, skill, excellence and achievements.

NATIONAL BACKWARD CLASSES FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The emblem of National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation (NBCFDC) has an abstract cyan pictorial of a human or a hand supporting three humans representing different backward classes. Below the pictorial, its initials in Devanagari and English are written in black. The colour cyan signifies sky, hope and spring, peace, tranquillity, calmness, relaxation and emotional balance.

NATIONAL SAFAI KARAMCHARIS FINANCE The circular seal of National Safai Karamcharis Finance (NSKFDC) has its initials written in white on a red circle ensconced by a dark blue circular border bearing its name in Devanagari. The colour red signifies passion, power, strength, courage, determination, energy and celebration and blue signifies serenity, calmness, trust, spirituality, wisdom, freedom, openness, intelligence and loyalty.