New Delhi:
Yagyesh Mishra, a social worker from Ajmer, Rajasthan, was honoured with the “Padam Ratan Samman” and also conferred with an Honorary Doctorate for his consistent contribution to Social Service at a dignified felicitation ceremony held in New Delhi. The recognition highlighted his sustained efforts towards community welfare, social awareness initiatives and grassroots-level development activities that have positively impacted lives.

The ceremony brought together prominent dignitaries, professionals and media representatives. 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 facilitated in the presence of Abdulkarim Abbas Gora, Umar Mohammed Usman, and Mr. Craig (Karachi), 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 meaningful contributions to society. It was clarified that the award has no direct or indirect association with the Padma Awards conferred by the Government of India.

Speakers at the event commended Yagyesh Mishra’s dedication to social causes and his hands-on approach to addressing community issues. The ceremony concluded with appreciation for individuals working tirelessly for social upliftment and public welfare.