New Delhi:
Amit Khandelwal, a resident of Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, was conferred with the prestigious “Padam Ratan Samman” and also awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his meaningful contribution to Social & Cultural Activities. The honours were presented at a dignified felicitation ceremony held in New Delhi, acknowledging his consistent efforts in promoting social harmony, cultural awareness and community development.

The ceremony was attended by eminent dignitaries and notable personalities from different fields. The honours were presented in the presence of R. D. Meena (Retd. IAS); Dr. Anurag Saxena, President of the Journalist Council of India; Ishmeet Kaur, Mrs India World Celebrity Stylist; Means Malhotra, hotelier, influencer and blogger; Anu Shamihoke, entrepreneur, pageant winner and fashion event curator; Dr. Mahesh Gaur, International Mental Coach Trainer; and Dr. Pankaj Khatwani, Operations Head (India) of the King’s Book of World Records.

For the Honorary Doctorate segment, the ceremony was attended by Abdulkarim Abbas Gora, Umar Mohammed Usman, and Mr. Craig (Karachi), who were present as members of the AASI. The organisers clarified that the Honorary Doctorate is a non-academic honorary recognition conferred by WEBBIC University and must not be treated as an educational qualification.

The organisers further stated that the Padam Ratan Samman is a private honour presented by the King’s Book of World Records to recognise individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and positive social impact in their respective domains. It was clarified that the award has no direct or indirect association with the Padma Awards conferred by the Government of India.

The dignitaries appreciated Amit Khandelwal’s efforts in strengthening social initiatives and promoting cultural activities at the community level. The ceremony concluded on an inspiring note, celebrating dedication, service and positive social impact.