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Detailed explanation-1: -He announced this award in memory of the first President of India. This award will be given in the field of academic excellence in public administration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dr. Rajendra Prasad (3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963) was an Indian politician, lawyer, Indian independence activist, journalist & scholar who served as the 1st President of India from 1950 to 1962.

Detailed explanation-3: -He is a recipient of four Andhra Pradesh state Nandi Awards, three SIIMA Awards, and three Santosham Film Awards. Prasad made his debut in 1977 with Sneham and gained recognition with Manchu Pallaki (1982).

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad appealed to the people to revive the educational system of a bygone era, and re-establish Nalanda as a centre of art, literature, philosophy, religion and science.

Detailed explanation-5: -Prasad retired from public life in 1962 because of his deteriorating health. That same year he was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award.