- The Vice President of India Mr Venkaiah Naidu presented 31st Punyabhushan Award for 2019 to eminent Archeologist, Dr. G.B. Deglurkar in recognition of his immense contribution in the field of Archaeology during the ceremony held in Pune, Maharashtra. The event was organised by Pune based Punyabhushan Foundation
Key points :
The award comprised of Rs.1 lakh cash and a memento showing young Shivaji Maharaj ploughing the land in Pune with a gold hoe.
About Punyabhushan Award:
It is awarded every year to an eminent personality from the field of art, music, culture, science, industry, social service, or sports. It was first awarded in 1989.
