Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Telangana Lineman Wins Ambedkar Fellowship Award
Gangarapu Rajaiah, a lineman from Telangana, won a big award called the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Fellowship Award.
He got this award because he has done great work in writing, art, and helping people, especially by sharing the ideas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
The award was given to him at a big meeting in New Delhi.
Many important people were there, and they all celebrated his hard work.
Rajaiah was very happy and thanked everyone for recognizing his efforts.
Back home, his colleagues and friends are also very proud of him.
Gangarapu Rajaiah, an assistant lineman from Telangana, received the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Fellowship Award-2025.
The award was presented at the 41st National Conference of the Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi (BDSA) in New Delhi.
Rajaiah was recognized for his contributions to literature, arts, social service, and promoting Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's ideals.
The award includes a medal and a certificate, presented by BDSA national general secretary Jay Sumanakhsar and Telangana state president Dr. M. Jitendar.
The BDSA was founded in 1984 by former vice-president of India Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram and has honored individuals working towards social justice for over four decades.
- Who
- Gangarapu Rajaiah, an assistant lineman from Medipally village, Jammikunta mandal, Telangana
- What
- Received the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Fellowship Award-2025
- When
- At the 41st National Conference of the Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi (BDSA) in 2025
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- For contributions to literature, arts, social service, and promoting Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's ideals
- Recipient
- Gangarapu Rajaiah
- Award
- Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar National Fellowship Award-2025
- Location
- New Delhi
- Organization
- Bharatiya Dalit Sahitya Akademi (BDSA)
- Contributions
- Literature, arts, social service, promoting Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's ideals
- Presenters
- Jay Sumanakhsar, Dr. M. Jitendar
- Event
- 41st National Conference of BDSA
- Founder of BDSA
- Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram