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Dr. Pandurang Vaman Kane
Dr. Pandurang Vaman Kane, also known as, Dr. P V Kane was born on 1880 in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India. He was a notable Indologist and Sanskrit scholar; a great researcher wedded to social reforms. Dr. Kane is famous for his monumental work: History of the Dharmasastra published in five volumes- the first in 1930 and last in 1962. This work is great scholarly treatise on ancient social laws and customs of India. The work is known for its spread and depth.
For his in-depth study of ancient Indian texts which enables us to understand social processes in ancient India, he was awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1963. This great scholar died on 1972.
Bharat Ratna Award
The highest civilian award of the Republic of India is known as BHARAT RATNA. It came into existence on 2nd January 1954. The award was in recognition of extraordinary performance in the field of literature, science, public services, and arts only. This award belongs to all people of India without any discrimination of sex, race, and age. Previously award belonged to only limited criteria but in December 2011 the criteria were changed to include all fields of human endeavour.
Maximum 3 nominees may be awarded per year and recommendations for the same are specially made by the PM to the President. A Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion in the shape of a peepal leaf are the only two things being given to the recipients; no money is granted with the award.
In the Indian order of precedence, the Bharat Ratna award comes in the seventh position. But Bharat Ratna recipients are constitutionally prohibited to use the award name as the title as per Article 18 of the Constitution of India.
Since 1954, 44 distinguished individuals have been awarded this prestigious and highest civilian award in the country.
