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
