The annual Ramchandra Khan Social Science Award, given annually by the Patna-based Lok Darshan Nyas, has been jointly awarded to Professor Aditya Nigam’s book Aasmaan Aur Bhi Hain: Vaicharik Swaraj Ke Taqaze, and Hilal Ahmad’s book Allah Naam Ki Siyasat.

For the 2025 award, original works published in Hindi from 2022 to 2024 were considered.

Kumar Varun, secretary, Lok Darshan Nyas on Sunday said that the award selection committee found both of these books possessed “global intellectual quality, creative vision, and profound discourse”.

“This will have a significant perpetual impact on Hindi social thought. The award will be presented to the distinguished authors at a programme organised on April 5 in the memory of Ramchandra Khan, Gandhian thinker and founder-president of Lok Darshan Nyas,” Mr. Varun said in a press statement.

The award, for original works in Hindi, covers the field of Social Sciences. As part of the award, the authors will receive a cash prize of ₹1 lakh each, along with certificates of appreciation.

This year, the four-member award selection committee consisted of Professors Yogendra Yadav, Manisha Priyam, Raj Kumar, and Manindra Nath Thakur.