The event was further dignified by the presence of Guests of Honour including Sonal Mansingh, Padma Vibhushan awardee and former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), and Dr. Pradeep Rai, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India and Chairman of the India Legal Aid Centre. Both dignitaries shared their insights on the value of perseverance, cultural integrity, and professional commitment in shaping a progressive society.
The Bharat Pratibha Samman Awards aim to honour individuals who have demonstrated exceptional accomplishments in their respective fields, including business, education, healthcare, social service, arts, and entrepreneurship. This year, a total of 28 distinguished personalities were felicitated for their outstanding contributions, reflecting the diversity and talent present across various sectors.
The following is the Awardee List
Dr Karna Upadhyay in Education & Literature
Dr Samina Rahbari in Education & Women Empowerment
Dr. Naba Kumar Haldar in Engineering & Industrial Development (Quality & Sustainable Infrastructure
Dhanesh Bhardwaj in Professional Excellence & Nation-Building
Rajesh Takyar in Spiritual Guidance and Leadership
Suresh Kumar Sinha in Public Service & Administrative Excellence
Sandhil Kumar in Social Work
Dr. Amit Shankar Dey in Social Service & Industrial Excellence
Dr. Ashok Kumar Bhargava in Public Administration & Social Welfare
Kamalika Bhattacharya in Literature & Creative Writing
Rakesh Kumar Pruthal in Entrepreneurship & Social Service
Laxmi Narayan Soni in Social Service & Community Leadership
Dr.Sanjay Kumar in Sports Administration & Social Welfare
Dr Ram Saran Verma in Public Administration & Social Service
K C Virmani in Social Work (Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice)
Dr Alok Kumar Bhargava in Spiritual Guidance and Leadership
Dr. Terala Sreenivas in Literature, Medicine, and Philosophy
Dr Robin Mathews Narekattu in Social Service & Public Affairs
Krishna Mohan Menon in Education
Dr. Raju Akurathi in Entrepreneurship & Social Service
Dr. Alka Rani in Education & Social Welfare
Ruchi Chhibber in Technology & Innovation
Ekadashi Nandi in Sustainable Agriculture
Prerna Jain in Medical and Healthcare
Dr-Rakhee Jangid in Social Service & Education
Dr. Shweta Mittal in Medical
Dr. Devi Santosh Kumar Karak in Entrepreneurship & Youth Empowerment
Speaking on the occasion, the organiser Neeraj Bhartiye and Mani Aiyyar expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the awardees, guests, and supporters who made the event a grand success. He stated that the vision behind the Bharat Pratibha Samman Awards is to create a platform that recognizes and celebrates excellence while inspiring others to pursue their goals with determination and integrity.
“The achievements of our awardees are not just personal milestones but serve as inspiration for society at large. We are proud to honour such remarkable individuals who are making a difference in their own unique ways,” he said.
The ceremony witnessed an atmosphere of celebration, motivation, and pride, as awardees from different walks of life came together to share their journeys of success and resilience. The event also provided a valuable networking platform for professionals, entrepreneurs, and change-makers to connect and collaborate.
With each passing year, the Bharat Pratibha Samman Awards continue to grow in stature and impact, reinforcing their commitment to acknowledging talent and fostering a culture of excellence in India. The 2026 edition stands as a testament to the power of recognition in encouraging individuals to strive for greater heights and contribute positively to society.
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