Dr Nihal Singh Agar, one of the eminent directors and ex-president of Hindu Council of Australia was awarded Parvasi Bhartiye Award by the President of India at 2019 Parvasi Bhartiye Sammelan in Varanasi India. The award is given to NRIs (People of Indian descent from overseas, non-resident Indians).
Professor Agar came to Australia as a young PhD student in 1960’s, became in Professor in University at regional city of Armidale. After his retirement he spent many years as Emeritus Professor at University of Sydney. He has helped Hindu and Indian community in Australia through many organizations like Vishwa Hindu Parishad of Australia, Hindu Council of Australia, Ekal Vidyalay (one teacher school for remote villages), Hindu Swayam Sevak Sangh (imparting Hindu values and culture to youth) and Hindu Education Centre.
While accepting the award, Agar Ji (as he is affectionately known among the community in Sydney) thanked all those who worked with him during the years and sought their blessings.
