Prof Thakurdas Bang has been selected for this year’s prestigious Nag Bhushan award. Prof Thakurdas Bang has been long time Gandhian and active freedom fighter. He was an active worker in Bhudan movement and leader in Jay Prakash Narayan’s revolutionary movement.
Nag Bhushan award has been previously given to R K Patil, Nitin Gadkari, Bhante Surei Sasai, G M Taori, Prof Ram Shewalker, Dr Prakash Amte, Dr Manda Amte, Maruti Chitampalli, Mahesh Elkunchwar, Poet Grace and Raj Kumar Hirani for their distinguished contribution to nation and society.