MIT-WPU to present ‘Bharat Asmita National Awards’ on February 3
   Date :30-Jan-2025

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Business Reporter :
 
MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) and MIT School of Government have announced the recipients of the prestigious Bharat Asmita National Awards’ for 2025. The awardees include Director IIM Ahmedabad Prof. Bharat Bhaskar, Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, former WHO Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan, renowned filmmaker and author Vivek Agnihotri, and acclaimed singer and composer Shekhar Sen. Additionally, Padma Shri Dr Abhay Bang and Dr Rani Bang, a noted social activist and Director of SEARCH Foundation, will be honored with the Bharat Asmita Lifetime Achievement Award.
 
Dr Rahul V Karad, Executive President of MIT-WPU and Convener of the Bharat Asmita National Awards Committee made this announcement recently. The grand award ceremony will take place on February 3, at 10 am at the World Peace Dome, Rajbaug, Loni-Kalbhor, the world’s largest peace dome. The awards will be presented by Padma Vibhushan Dr Raghunath Mashelkar, renowned computer scientist Padma Bhushan Dr Vijay Bhatkar, and MIT-WPU Founder-President Prof. Dr Vishwanath D Karad. The Bharat Asmita Awards, now in their 21st year, include a cash prize of Rs 1.25 lakh, a citation, and a memento for each recipient. These awards are designed to recognise individuals who have contributed significantly to the nation through their actions, thoughts, and dedicated service.