Pune – The Late Shri Prakashchandra Surana Historian Award Ceremony was organised by Quantum Foundation in association with Deccan College. This year’s Late Shri Prakashchandra Surana Historian Award was given to Dr. Raja Dixit, Head of the Department of History, Pune University and Indian archaeologist, historian and culinary-anthropologist Dr. Kurush Dalal. The award was presented by Mrs. Pushpa P. Surana, Trustee of Quantum Foundation.
Dr. Pratik Surana, founder of Quantum Foundation, gave information about the activities of the Foundation in his introduction. One of the important activities of the Foundation is Project Dharohar and many activities related to history are done under it. Dr. Pratik Surana’s father Late Prakashchandra Surana was fond of history. He tried to understand history, tradition and culture in the context of historical archaeological sites. The Historian Award is given by the Foundation in his memory. This year was the third year of the award.
Eminent Indian archaeologist Dr. K. Paddayya, Professor Sonal Kulkarni, Dean and Head of Linguistics Program, Deccan College, Post-Graduate and Research Institute, Professor Shahida Ansari, Head of Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, and students were present at the program.
