President of India, Pranab Mukherjee awarded Dr. Neeraj Sharma, MLSU yesterday with Maharshi Badrayan Vyas award at Darbar Hall.

Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Professor, Sanskrit Department, MLSU was awarded for his significant contributions in research work of Sanskrit Scriptures and its conservation.

Every year President awards individuals below 40 years of age who shows exceptional contribution in the field of languages like Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Arabic and Farsi.

A Certificate of Appreciation along with One Lac Rupees was presented to Dr. Neeraj Sharma.

Dr. Sharma has also received UGC Research Award, Award by State Government for his research work, Vaishnav Vibhuti Alankaran, Saraswati Samman and others in past. He is also an active member of Rajasthan State Sanskrit Discussion Committee.