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Dr.
Yashwant Singh Kathoch
Born (1935-12-27) December 27, 1935 (age 89)
Mason village, Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India
EducationAgra University (MA), Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (PhD)
Occupation(s)Historian, Archaeologist, Author
Known forContribution to the history and archaeology of Uttarakhand
AwardsPadma Shri (2024)

Yashwant Singh Kathoch (born 27 December 1935) is an Indian historian, archaeologist, and author known for his work on the history, archaeology, culture, and art of the Uttarakhand region of India. He was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2024 in the field of literature and education.[1][2]

Early life and career

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Kathoch was born in Mason village in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, Kathoch. He pursued higher education at Agra University, earning a Master's degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology. He later completed his PhD in History and Archaeology from Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University.[3][4]

Katoch worked as a teacher for 33 years within the government education system in Uttarakhand[where?] and retired as a principal 1995.[5] Following his retirement, he dedicated his time to research and writing on the history and archaeology of the Himalayan region.[6]

Kathoch has authored over 12 books,[7] focusing on the history, archaeology, and cultural heritage of Uttarakhand. His notable works include "Uttarakhand Ka Naveen Itihaas" (Modern History of Uttarakhand), "Madhya Himalaya Ka Puratattva" (Archaeology of Central Himalaya), "Sanskriti Ke Pad Chihn" (Footprints of Culture), "Madhya Himalaya Ki Kala" (Art of Central Himalaya), and "Bharatvarshiya Etihasik Sthalakosh" (Historical Gazetteer of India).[4][8] He's currently working on two books "Uttarakhand ki Sainya Parampara" and "Yashodhara."[3] He was also a founder member of the Uttarakhand Research Centre, established in 1973.[4]

Awards and recognition

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In January 2024, the Government of India conferred Padma Shri award upon Yashwant Singh Kathoch recognizing his lifelong dedication to preserving and documenting the historical and cultural heritage of the Himalayan region through his research and writings.[9]

Selected awards[4]

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  • Pahar Foundation Rajat Samman (2010)
  • Varishth Vabhuti Samman by Sanskrit, Sahitya Evam Kala Parishad of Uttarakhand Government (2006)
  • Akhil Garhwal Sabha (2002)
  • Princep Award (1965)

References

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  1. ^ "Padma Awards 2024 announced". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  2. ^ Singh, Arun Pratap (28 January 2024). "Yashwant Singh Katoch awarded Padma Shri". Garhwal Post. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  3. ^ a b Sharma, Pankul (28 January 2024). "Happy that my work was recognised: Padma awardee YS Katoch". Times of India. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "Dr. Yashwant Singh Kathoch - Padma Awards" (PDF). Padma Awards, Government of India. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  5. ^ Bisht, Yogita (28 April 2024). "कौन हैं डॉ. यशवंत सिंह कठोच ?, जिन्हें मिला पद्मश्री पुरस्कार" [Who is Dr. Yashwant Singh Kathoch?, Who Received the Padma Shri Award] (in Hindi). Khabar Uttarakhand. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  6. ^ "इतिहास की परतों को खंगालने वाले उत्तराखंड के यशवंत सिंह कठोच को मिला पद्मश्री पुरस्कार" [Yashwant Singh Kathoch of Uttarakhand, who explored the layers of history, received the Padma Shri award] (in Hindi). Live Hindustan. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  7. ^ "जानिए कौन हैं डॉ. यशवंत सिंह कठोच, राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू ने पद्मश्री से किया सम्मानित" [Know who is Dr. Yashwant Singh Kathoch, President Draupadi Murmu honored with Padma Shri]. Oneindia (in Hindi). 22 April 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Uttarakhand ka Naveen Itihas - Modern History of Uttarakhand". Cultural Trends. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  9. ^ "उत्तराखंड के इतिहासकार यशवंत कठोच को मिला पद्मश्री, राष्ट्रपति ने किया सम्मानित - Padma Awards 2024" [Uttarakhand historian Yashwant Kathoch received Padma Shri, honored by President - Padma Awards 2024] (in Hindi). ETV Bharat. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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