JAYASHREE AWARD TO DR. G.A. BIRADAR

Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda presented the Jayashree Award, instituted by Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi to Archivist and noted young Historian Dr. G.A. Biradar at Gandhi Bhavan, Bangalore on October 2 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. The award presented for his book in English ‘Mahatma Gandhi’s Campaign Against Untouchability in Karnataka’. The Trust presents this award for the best book published relating to Gandhi, Vinoba or National importance. The award presentation function was presided over by B.S. Yeddyurappa, former Chief Minister of Karnataka. Speaking on the occasion the Chief Minister recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s contribution to the nation and said his path of non-violence is the need of the hour. B.S. Yeddyurappa, former Chief Minister of Karnatak said, “Gandhi’s ideals are very relevant and they can provide solutions to the ills of society”.

The awardee: Dr. G.A. Biradar is an Archivist, National Archives of India, New Delhi.  Born in Golageri village in Bijapur District on 1-1-1969 of the parentage of Appasahebagoud Biradar and Sundrabai, Dr. Gollalappagoud Biradar had his Primary and Higher education at his native place and Degree from G.P. Porwal College, Sindagi. He joined the Gulbarga University for MA Course in History in the year 1990. Having secured creditable First Class in History, he joined the Ph. D Course in 1992. With hard work and proper guidance from his guide Dr. S.G. Ghatapanadi, he could complete his monumental research work on “Freedom Movement in Bijapur District” within three years in 1995. Before joining the National Archives Dr. Biradar taught History in Gulbarga University and N.V. Degree College, Gulbarga for over three years as Guest Lecturer and as Part Time Lecturer in History respectively. He is the author of about 20 research papers. Dr. Biradar has published many research books including ‘Mumbai Karnatakadalli Savinaya Kanoonubhanga Chalavali’ {Abhiruchi Prakashan}, ‘Karnatakada Sardar Patel- Channabasappa Ambli’ {Udaya Prakashan}, ‘Karnataka Bhushana-Srinivas Rao Kowjalgi’ etc. Presently, he is working on “Mahatma Gandhi in Bombay Presidency”.

Sthithigathi team, on behalf of N.R.A.M.H. Prakashan, Koteshwar congratulates Dr. G.A. Biradar for his distinguished achievement.

 Courtesy: Sthithigathi Quarterly, October-December, 2011

                                                

JAYASHREE AWARD PRESENTATION PHOTOS

D.V.Sadananda Dowda, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, was presenting JAYASHREE AWARD to young Historian Dr. G.A. Biradar for his book in English on "Mahatma Gandhi's Campaign against Untouchability in Karnataka" at Gandhi Bhavan, Bangalore on October 2, 2011 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti . The award presentation function was presided over by B.S. Yaddyurappa, former Chief Minister of Karnataka. Dr. Patil Puttappa, Revoo Naik Belamagi, Sunderlal Bahuguna, Prof. J.S. Patil, Sachidananda Hegde, Dr. H. Shrinivasaiah, Prof. Dasegowda and others witnessed the occasion.

Book Release Function at GPF

Surendra Kumar, Secretary, Gandhi Peace Foundation, Dr. Venkatachala Hegde, Associate Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru University,  Prof. Mushirul Hasan, Director General of Archives, National Archives of India, Dr. R.C.Pradhan and Dr. G.A.Biradar at Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi in July 2011 releasing a book authored by Dr. G.A.Biradar on "Mahatma Gandhi's Campaign against Untouchability in Karnataka"

Book Release Function at GPF

Dr. G.A.Biradar was speaking after his book "Mahatma Gandhi's Campaign against Untouchability in Karnataka" was released in July 2011 at Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi by Prof. Mushirul Hasana, Director General of Archives, National Archives of India, New Delhi

Book Release Function at DKS

Dr. G.A. Biradar authored book "Mumbai Karnatakadalli Savinaya
Kanoonu Bhanga Chalavali" was released at Delhi Karnataka Sangh,
New Delhi in July, 2010. In Picture A. Ganesh, Agrahara Krishnamurti
Dr. Purushottam Bilimale, Dr. G.A. Biradar, Vasanth Shetty Bellare and
Veeranna Kammar

Book Release Function at DKS

Dr. G.A.Biradar was speaking after the release of his book"Mumbai Karnatakadalli Savinaya Kanoonubhanga Chalavali" at Delhi Karnataka Sangh, New Delhi in July, 2010. A. Ganesh, Agrahara Krishnamurti, Dr. Purushottam Bilimale, Vasanth Shetty Bellare on the dais.

Book Release Function Photo

Dr. G.A. Biradar speaking to the media on 16-7-2011 at Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi after his Book Release Function there on"Mahatma Gandhi's Campaign against Untouchability in Karnataka". 

Book Release Function at Gandhi Peace Foundation

( From left); Chennu Mathad, K.S.G. Shetty, Anil Kulkarni, Dr. G.A. Biradar, Shivananda Ingaleshwar, M.S. Kumar Swamy and Krishnamurti Kalamangi at Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi on 16-7-2011 on the occasion of Dr. G.A. Biradar's Book Release Function there on "Mahatma Gandhi's Campaign against Untouchability in Karnataka".

Book Release Function Photo

Agrahara Krishnamurti, Secretary, Kendra Sahitya Academy, New Delhi  who was a Chief Guest, presenting a Memento (DKS) to Dr. G.A. Biradar on the occasion of his Book Release Function at Delhi Karnataka Sangh in July, 2010.

Jayashree Award

Courtesy:Abhimath/November 2011