New Delhi:
Deva Ram, a social worker from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, was conferred with the “Padam Ratan Samman” along with an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his sustained contribution to Social Service at a formal felicitation ceremony held in the national capital. The honour acknowledged his hands-on involvement in community welfare initiatives and his efforts to support underprivileged sections of society through continuous service at the grassroots level.

The felicitation ceremony brought together distinguished dignitaries, social leaders and media professionals. 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 appreciated Deva Ram’s consistent service to the community and his commitment to social upliftment in and around Jodhpur. The ceremony concluded with words of encouragement for individuals working tirelessly at the grassroots for social welfare.