Varanasi: Banaras Hindu University (BHU) will institute a Gold Medal in memory of the renowned educationist and philosopher Bharat Ratna Dr Bhagwan Das, who worked closely with Mahamana Pt Madan Mohan Malaviya and Annie Besant in shaping India's education landscape and contributing to nation-building.
Donation for the Gold Medal
Dr Pushkar Ranjan and Samir Kant, great grandsons of Dr Bhagwan Das, have donated a sum of Rs 10 lakh for instituting the gold medal. They called on Vice-Chancellor Prof Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi on Monday and handed over the cheque to him. The medal will be presented to a meritorious student of the LL.M programme in Human Rights and Duties Education (HRDE) at the Faculty of Law.
Legacy of Dr Bhagwan Das
The Vice-Chancellor said that the legacy of Dr Bhagwan Das continues to inspire one and all, and members of the BHU fraternity are proud of his close and long association. BHU also has a hostel named after Dr Bhagwan Das, celebrating his legacy.
Dr Bhagwan Das was conferred with India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1955 in recognition of his exemplary social, political, and literary contributions to the nation. Describing the donation as a welcoming initiative undertaken for a noble cause, the Vice-Chancellor expressed gratitude on behalf of the university. He also recalled several important aspects of Dr Bhagwan Das' life and work, including his contribution to the establishment of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith.
This initiative underscores BHU's commitment to honouring great personalities who have shaped India's educational and cultural heritage. The gold medal will serve as a lasting tribute to Dr Bhagwan Das and will encourage students to excel in the field of human rights education.
