Through this award, the government said it was reaffirming its commitment to introducing Gandhiji’s ideals to the younger generation and to strengthening the values of truth, non-violence, peace, and service-mindedness.
Published Oct 01, 2025 | 6:43 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 01, 2025 | 6:43 PM
Guha attained international acclaim through his extensive research and writings on contemporary Indian history, political movements, environmental struggles, and cricket.
Synopsis: Dr. Guha occupies a unique position for his deep analysis of Gandhian philosophy and his ability to relate it meaningfully to contemporary India. His two-volume Gandhi biography has been translated into many languages, including Kannada.
Eminent historian, columnist, environmentalist, and thinker Dr Ramachandra Guha has been selected for the “Mahatma Gandhi Seva Award – Karnataka” for the year 2025.
This prestigious award, instituted by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Karnataka, is presented annually to individuals and institutions who have made significant contributions towards propagating the life values of Mahatma Gandhi in society.
To mark the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, the Karnataka government has organised a series of programmes across the state with active participation from the public, schools, and college students.
As part of these celebrations, Guha has been chosen for this year’s award in recognition of his outstanding role in spreading Gandhian philosophy, values, and socially oriented thought among the people.
Guha attained international acclaim through his extensive research and writings on contemporary Indian history, political movements, environmental struggles, and cricket.
His major works include:
These works not only enrich historical scholarship but also reach ordinary readers in an accessible style, inspiring intellectual reflection within society, the public relations department said in a statement on Wednesday, 1 October.
In particular, Guha occupies a unique position for his deep analysis of Gandhian philosophy and his ability to relate it meaningfully to contemporary India. His two-volume Gandhi biography has been translated into many languages, including Kannada.
Through this award, the government said it was reaffirming its commitment to introducing Gandhiji’s ideals to the younger generation and to strengthening the values of truth, non-violence, peace, and service-mindedness.
“The conferment of this award on Dr. Guha is expected to further inspire the dissemination, dialogue, and study of Gandhian ideals in society,” said Hemant M. Nimbalkar, Commissioner, Department of Information and Public Relations.
Guha is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan. His India After Gandhi has won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2011.
