‘Nepal’s Dalits in Transition’ wins 2025 Subedi Prize for the Study of Nepal
Summary
Nepal’s Dalits in Transition has won the 2025 Subedi Prize for the Study of Nepal for its comprehensive contribution to Dalit studies and broader research on hierarchy and inequality. The Royal Asiatic Society praised the book’s accessible overview of Dalit communities in Nepal and its value for researchers, policymakers and politicians.
Key Points
- The Royal Asiatic Society awarded the 2025 Subedi Prize for the Study of Nepal to Nepal’s Dalits in Transition.
- The judges praised the book’s broad, accessible account of Dalit communities in Nepal and its contribution to research on hierarchy and inequality.
- The edited volume was published in Nepal by Vajra Books and includes contributions from multiple scholars and writers.
- The prize is named after Professor Surya P. Subedi and was first awarded in 2023.
