National Film Award for Best Scientific Film

For its convincing portrayal of the importance of a people's movement for scientific attitude towards social change.

For its very effective use of cinematographic medium for covering modern scientific methods of cattle breeding.

For informative portrayal of concepts such as the use of traditional skills and knowledge existing in a tribal society for the common good, indirectly spreading a scientific temper all around.

For its meticulous and credible account of the reconstructive surgery on disfigured and disabled hands, evoking confidence in the scientific method and in indigenous endeavour.

For a well made specialised film effectively communicating the course of treatment in a serious disease.

For trading through new horizons of the futuristic, yet scientifically realisable possibilities at the threshold of a new era, with technical finesse.

For its painstaking and inspiring presentation of the ecological heritage and the threat to the environment.

For its daring presentation in a befitting manner of the most dangerous disease of present times – AIDS.

For being at once precise and warm in its approach to teaching processes.

For presenting the total solar eclipse in all its captivating beauty, while providing relevant scientific information.

For an effective depiction of our ancient ayurvedic transition, and its reabsorption into mainstream medicine.

The film shatters many outdated beliefs about cancer and gives useful information about its prophylactic and curative treatment.

For presenting a scientific method of Mathematical calculations, existing in the Vedas and relating the relevance of this knowledge to the present times.

For using the novel method of elephants narrating their own story (in human voice) to raise a cry against "man centric" concept of development. The film also succeeds in raising bigger issues of ecological balance, and cruelty to animals.

For venturing to explore the most enigmatic creature, very scientific and analytic manner effectively urging mankind to conserve this unique species.

For a thought provoking film on environmental diversity with excellent Cinematography, Music, Editing and Sound Design.

For bringing out the symbiotic relationship between forests and human life and underlining the need for conserving the rich bio diversity still existing in our remaining forests.

For the film with a simple, almost lighthearted, treatment evolves into a powerful message of conservation. Using an unconventional music track and animation, the film jolts the viewer to relook at waste and pollution.

For a very well constructed reality with an engaging dramatic sensibility, that depicts the grimness of natural health maladies. It guides the viewer through emotions and playful spirit of the child. With the help of medical science, it enlightens the viewer with awareness of Congenital Heart Defect and its promising treatment.