Dehradun, Uttarakhand | 21 February 2026
The prestigious Bharat Shree Rashtriya Ratna Puraskar – 2026 was successfully organised on 21 February 2026 at Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVN), Ujjwal Bhawan, Dehradun, by the Institute for Social Reforms and Higher Education Charitable Trust (ISRHE).
ISRHE is a nationally recognised social and educational organisation committed to the promotion of education, social reforms, women and child empowerment, research, healthcare, and nation-building initiatives. With a strong vision to foster excellence, ethical values, and a spirit of service, ISRHE has consistently organised numerous national and international award ceremonies, academic conferences, and social initiatives across India and abroad.
The dignified ceremony was graced by Shri Subodh Uniyal, Hon’ble Minister of Forest & Technical Education, Government of Uttarakhand, as the Chief Guest, and Smt. Savita Kapoor, Hon’ble Member of the Legislative Assembly, Government of Uttarakhand, as the Guest of Honour. The event also witnessed the esteemed presence of Shri Sandeep Singhal, Managing Director, UJVN, as a Guest of Honour.
The programme was organised under the leadership of Shri Narendra Singh, Shri N. K. Yadav, Er. H. K. Upreti,Dr. Prashant Agarwal, Dr. Atul Sharma (President, ISRHE), and Dr. Reshu Gupta (Secretary, ISRHE). The ceremony was efficiently and gracefully conducted by Ms. Gauri Sharma and Ms. Geet Sharma, who served as the Masters of Ceremony.
The event commenced with a traditional Goddess Saraswati Vandana and concluded with the National Anthem, reflecting the cultural dignity and patriotic spirit of the occasion.
On this auspicious occasion, distinguished individuals and institutions were honoured for their outstanding achievements, ethical leadership, and significant contributions to nation-building across diverse fields including education, social service, industry, healthcare, research, arts, and other professional domains. The selection of awardees was carried out through a transparent, impartial, and well-structured evaluation process, ensuring credibility and excellence in recognition.
The details of the awardees are given below.
1.Dr. Priti Waghela — Exponent in Rajasthani Folk, Conceptualised Choreographer and Dance Educator
2.Mr. Dhairya Rupesh Waghela — Young Achiever Award in Engineering Innovation
3.Ms. Dhwani Waghela — Young Achiever of the Year
4.Dr. Govind Singh Koundal — Excellence in Public Service and Social Welfare
5.Ms. Ranjeeta Rahul Prajapati — Outstanding Academic Leader Award
6.Dr. Nirmalesh Kar — Distinguished Service to the Education Community
7.Dr. Sachin Bansode — Exceptional Social Worker
8.Dr. Vijay Raj Bollapalli — Excellence in Research
9.Prof. Nitika Kaushal — Outstanding Contribution in Medical Education
10.Dr. Sanjay Bansal — Educational Leadership Award
11.Dr. Vipul Patel — Contribution to the Education Community
12.Prof. Dr. Neeti Mishra (PT) — Women Excellence Award in Physiotherapy
13.Dr. S. V. A. R. Sastry — Distinguished Professor of the Year
14.Mr. Ramchander Malkoochi — Innovation & Leadership Excellence Award in Data Architecture and Cloud Transformation
15.Prof. (Dr.) Niraj Kumar — Excellence in Research
16.Dr. Anju Chauhan — Professional Excellence Award
17.Dr. Sushma Jaiswal — Lifetime Achievement Award in Information Technology
18.Prof. Dr. Deptee Warikoo — Outstanding Contribution to Rehabilitation Sciences
19.Dr. Shruti Sneha — Emerging Social Media Influencer
20.Dr. Khushboo C. Valodwala — Women Excellence Award in Physiotherapy
21.Dr. P. Elangovan — Best Professor of the Year
22.Mr. Sameer Sharma — Entrepreneur of the Year in Chemical Business
23.Ms. Ankita Singh — Young Teacher of the Year Award
24.Prof. (Dr.) Rajeev Kumar Dubey — Excellence in Medical Education
25.Mr. Neeraj Kumar — Innovative Teacher of the Year
26.Dr. Sidharth Shankar Singh — Excellence in Academic Administration
27.Dr. Roopa Tirumalasetti — Outstanding Contribution to the Education Community
28.Dr. M. Bhushanam — Professional Excellence Award
29.Pawan Surolia “Upasak” — Literary Author Award
30.Mr. Asik Ahmed — Social Contribution and Youth Literature
31.Dr. Valiba Vitthal Popere — Outstanding Social Worker for Rural & Tribal Development
32.Mr. Rajender Kumar Verma — Premium Bobbin Manufacturer in India
33.Dr. S. C. Pandey — Award for Excellence in Research
34.Dr. Sarvani Anandara — Award for Excellence in Research
35.Dr. Arvind Pandit Kharat — National Icon in Paramedical Education & Healthcare Training
36.Dr. Sumit Kushwaha — Rising Star in Research & Innovation Award
37.Dr. Twinkle Rajiv Kumar Singh — Outstanding Contribution to Women Empowerment through Education
38.Prof. Dr. Prem Lal Joshi — Honouring Exceptional Contributions to Accounting Education, Research and Societal Impact
39.Dr. Regidi Suneetha — International SDGs Impact Award
40.Ms. Sneha Jain — Excellence in Research, Authorship & Mental Wellness
41.Amb. Dr. Chandra Lal Bharti — Human Rights & Dalit Upliftment Leadership Award
42.Dr. Supriyo Mukherjee — Bharat Shree Rashtriya Vibhushan Puraskar 2026 for Professional Excellence
43.Dr. Soumi Mukherjee — Bharat Shree Rashtriya Vibhushan Puraskar 2026 for Innovation & Leadership Excellence
44.Dr. Naga Maruthi Nandiraju — Professional Excellence Award
45.Dr. Narendra Singh Bhakuni — Excellence in Poetry & Literature
46.Dr. Nishant Vishwakarma — International Bharatanatyam Guru Award
47.Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Bhutani — Distinguished Professor Award for Professional Excellence
48.Dr. Kotha Balaraju Goud — Outstanding Contribution in Journalism
49.Ms. Pooja Tyagi — Leading Real Estate Advisor in Uttar Pradesh
50.Ms. Meenakshi Sahu — Outstanding Contribution towards the Community
51.Major (Prof.) Dr. Lakshmi T — Distinguished Principal and Academic Leader
52.Dr. G. Thamaraiselvi — Lifetime Contribution to LIS Education
53.Ms. Akshika Trivedi — Bharatiya Sanskriti & Value-Based Education Leadership Award
54.Dr. Bharti — Eminent Language Mentor
55.Dr. Saswati Datta — Excellence in Academic Leadership Award
56.Prof. Dr. Mamidanna S — Innovative Professor of the Year
57.Dr. N. Basetti — Healthcare Personality of the Year
58.Dr. Arti Hadap — Women Excellence in Teaching and Research
59.Dr. Suman Ghosh — Outstanding Contribution to International Telecommunication Projects
60.Dr. Anil Santu Kale — Outstanding Impact in Community Health & Education
61.Mr. Ashish Tiwari — Excellence in Industrial Safety Auditing
62.Dr. Prashant Verma — Outstanding Contribution to Humanities Studies
63.Dr. Nivedita Mukherjee — Contribution to Student Development
64.Mr. Raghu Gollapudi — Oracle Database Excellence Award
65.Advocate Mr. Girish Vijaykumar Zawar — Outstanding Social Service and Leadership Award
66.Mrs. Punam More Todkar — Businesswoman and Social Worker
67.Mr. Sachin Naik — Visionary Entrepreneur
68.Dr. Jajbir Singh — Excellence in Clinical Ayurveda Practice Award
69.Smt. Kamla Judiyal — Excellence in Social Welfare & Community Development Award
70.Dr. Annapurna Boruah — Excellence in Industry–Academia Contributor Award
71.Dr. Pradeep Kumar Gaur — Distinguished Professional Excellence Award – Chartered Accountant
72.Mr. Vikas Upreti — Healthcare Dietary & Laundry Services Excellence
73.Dr. Vhatkar Sushilkumar Shivaji — Young Professor of the Year Award
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