Prof. Deepankar Choudhury, Department of Civil Engineering, has been selected for ISTE's "Maharashtra State National Award - 2009" for  his outstanding research work in Engineering and Technology. The award has  been instituted by the Government of Maharashtra and will be presented  during the Inaugural Function of the 39th Annual Convention of ISTE at  NITK Surathkal on December 18, 2009.  He has also  received Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award - 2009 for his outstanding services, achievements and contributions in the field of academics. This award was presented on the eve of 92nd Birth Anniversary of late Smt. Indira Gandhi on 18th November, 2009, at India International Centre, New Delhi. This award is instituted by All India National Unity Conference, New Delhi, and given to selected people from various fields for their outstanding services, achievements and contributions to promote National Unity, Integration, Brotherhood and Oneness.