Abhay Shankar Mishra

1998-1999	Fellowship from Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Govt. of India for 2 years research work on 3 Gharanas of Kathak

1986-1992	Awarded scholarships from Kathak Kendra and from Sahitya Kala Parishad

1987	All India Music and Dance Competition, organised by Natrag Kala Prasad, Secured First Place in Kathak Senior Category

1987-1988	Performed at 7th Uva Mahotsav, organasied by Sahitdya Kala Parishad

1993	Prabhakar' qualification in playing the Pakhawaj

Grade A approved artiste of the Doordarshan Kendra since 1998 Empanelled performer of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations since 1995