श्री. मनजीत चौधरी या मिडीया एशिया लॅब मधील शास्त्रज्ञास युवा शास्त्रज्ञ पुरस्कार केंव्हा प्राप्त झाला ?

The correct answer is Option A (Jan. 2003).

Key Points:
• Shri Manjit Choudhary, a distinguished research innovator at Media Lab Asia, contributed extensively to rural ICT, speech technology, and low-cost sensor development for community applications.
• For his innovative contributions to technological research benefiting grassroots rural society, he was conferred the prestigious Young Scientist Award in January 2003.
• Media Lab Asia's research staff actively developed assistive devices, rural telemedicine kiosks, and multi-sensor field kits that received multiple national recognitions during this early period.
• The official MPSC final answer key confirms Option 1 (Jan. 2003).
• Key Takeaway: Media Lab Asia scientist Manjit Choudhary was conferred the Young Scientist Award in January 2003.