Archive · 1 Dec 2025
OU Scholar Honoured with National Researcher Award
Dr Srinivas Katherasala, a researcher at Osmania University, has won a big award called the National Researcher Award.
This award is given by the Indian government to people who do great work in sociology and social work.
Dr Katherasala's research is about making India a better and more united country by 2047.
His work talks about how to make sure everyone in India is included and treated fairly.
The award will be given to him in New Delhi in December 2025, during a special event celebrating the 100th birthday of a famous Indian leader named Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The award ceremony will be attended by important people, including the Minister of Culture of India.
Dr Srinivas Katherasala, a research associate at Osmania University, has been awarded the National Researcher Award.
The award is given by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for his contributions to sociology and social work.
His research article focuses on inclusive development and national integration, aligning with the vision of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The award ceremony will take place in December 2025 in New Delhi, during the birth centenary celebrations of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The honour will be presented by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Minister of Culture, Government of India.
- Who
- Dr Srinivas Katherasala, research associate in the Department of Sociology at Osmania University
- What
- Selected to receive the prestigious National Researcher Award
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- For his outstanding contribution to the field of sociology and social work, particularly his research article on inclusive development and national integration
- Recipient
- Dr Srinivas Katherasala
- Award
- National Researcher Award
- Organized by
- Treenetra Foundation, Hindu College (University of Delhi), and KR Mangalam University, Gurugram
- Presented by
- Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture, Government of India
- Research Article
- Viksit Bharat 2047 and Atal’s Vision: A Roadmap for Inclusive Development and National Integration
- Event Date
- December 2025
- Event Location
- New Delhi
- Occasion
- Birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee