ANU faculty member awarded Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar

Pavani Pasumarthi, a Carnatic music faculty member at Acharya Nagarjuna University, has been honoured with the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar. The Sangeet Natak Akademi award was presented by Union Minister for Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat during an October 19, 2026, ceremony at Rabindra Bhavan in New Delhi.

The recognition celebrates Ms. Pasumarthi’s artistic excellence and contributions to Kuchipudi music. The award specifically highlights her role in preserving and promoting Indian classical performing arts, bringing significant recognition to her university and the country's cultural heritage.

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