New Delhi:
Vaibhav Inakhiya, a young social contributor and writer from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, was conferred with the “Padam Ratan Samman” along with an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his dual contribution to Social Service and Writing Work. The honour celebrated his efforts to use writing as a tool for social awareness while actively engaging in community service initiatives aimed at bringing positive change at the grassroots level.

The felicitation ceremony saw the presence of eminent dignitaries and respected personalities from various 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 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 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.

Guests at the event appreciated Vaibhav Inakhiya’s ability to blend creative writing with social purpose, noting that his work helps raise awareness on social issues while encouraging youth participation in community development. The ceremony concluded with warm appreciation for socially conscious creators and changemakers.