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Surinder S. Jodhka, professor, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, has been chosen for the Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2024.

About Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2024

• The Malcolm Adiseshiah award for distinguished contributions to Development Studies carries a cash award of Rs. 1 lakh and a citation. 
• This is a prestigious award instituted by Malcolm & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust during the year 2000.
• The award is given to a mid career scholar who has made outstanding contributions to the field
• Based on nominations by distinguished experts, an independent jury recommends the award, which is instituted by the Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust. 
• The Malcolm Adiseshiah Award carries a citation and a cash prize of Rs.2 lakhs. 
• The name of the Awardee will be announced on April 18, the Birthday of Malcolm Adiseshiah.
• Awards are open to Indian and foreign scholars ordinarily resident in India.
• The first Malcolm Adiseshiah Award was given in 2001 and so far we have given 21 awards.