Doesn't it demoralize remaining scientists when only one Bharat Ratna is awarded?

Question

With all respects to Abdul Kalam,
doesn't it demoralize the remaining scientists who are directly involved in developing multiple Indian missiles Prithvi, Agni, SLV etc

Answer 1

I see your point. And to add to it, even Dr. APJ says in his books that it cannot be done single handedly. It is very important to choose the team well to develop the missiles, or for tht matter, any innovation.

As far as the Bhrat Ratna goes, being the highest civilian award in India, its distribution, no doubt has to be discounted. For a person who has been the scientific advisor to the President/PM, and being humble enough to state that it is always a team which leads mission's, and not single men, he certainly deserves it.

What is important here is that no scientist in the group that he worked with, is be-littled by the Bharat Ratna being awarded to only Dr. APJ. In fact, through him, the award and its meaning has percolated to each one in his team, which were instrumental in making India a missile-equipped nuclear nation to reckon with.

Answer 2

I guess the goal is to get scientists to work harder. If the Bharat Ratna were easier to get, people would value it less.

Answer 3

Yes all deserving scientists shuold me awarded

Answer 4

The best only wins the award. When other scientist reach that level the best would win. ..................Not every actor gets the best award.