Prof. A.V. Narasimha Murthy, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Mysuru and former Head, Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysore, was awarded the prestigious P. Gururaja Bhat Memorial Award.

Prof. Murthy was selected for the award in consideration of his contribution to Indian Archaeology, Ancient History and Numismatics.

Union Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister D.V. Sadanandagowda conferred the award at a programme held at Udupi’s Poornaprajna Auditorium on April 17, 2017.