Divya Delhi : With the objective of recognizing outstanding contributions in social service, nation-building, and excellence across various fields, the Inspiring Indians Awards 2026 was organized on August 2, 2026, at Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi. The event was jointly organized by ARK Foundation and Dharmarth Samarpan Nyas, in collaboration with Jeev Ekta Foundation and Krishna Social Welfare Trust. During the ceremony, 21 distinguished social workers and achievers were honored for their remarkable contributions to society and public welfare. The event celebrated individuals whose dedication and service have created a positive impact in their respective communities. A major highlight of the program was the grand launch of the coffee table book “The Achievers – Inspiring Indians Volume 6 ,”compiled by senior journalist and author Neelima Thakur. The book features the inspiring life journeys, struggles, achievements, and contributions of 30 eminent achievers from across the country. The theme of the event was “Social Service, Nation Building, and Excellence in Achievement.” The ceremony witnessed the presence of distinguished guests, social activists, and prominent citizens from different parts of India, making the occasion truly memorable. The Chief Guests included Mange Ram Chauhan, Deputy Housing Commissioner, Bareilly; Dr. Ravinder Kumar Pahuja, SPP Judicial Magistrate (Class-I), Delhi High Court; Prof. (Dr.) Sharad Kumar Verma, PCS Officer; and Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Gupta, Deputy Jailer, Ghaziabad.
Among the distinguished guests were Adesh Gupta, Dietitian Meenakshi Anupam, Sanjay Sharma (Jeev Ekta Foundation), Rajesh Chauhan, Neetu Saini, Swati Tripathi, Kavita, Shweta Mishra (Yoganomy Wellness), Yogacharya Mangesh Trivedi, Sheeshpal Gurjar, Monika Gupta, Bhagesh Singh, Deepak Pandey, Arvind Chakrawal, Prachi V. Raizada, Vikas Chauhan, and Savita Thakur. Cultural performances by Itasha Mishra, Kashvi Mudgil, and Anees added charm and vibrancy to the celebration. The coffee table book showcases inspiring stories of notable personalities including Padma Shri Santosh Yadav, Ajit Pratap Singh, Mange Ram Chauhan, Pradeep Singh, Dr. Vijaya Lakshmi Gupta, Rita Jayrath, Rita Arora, Gagandeep Jangid, Prof. M.N. Hooda, Kalyan Trust, Neeti Tomar, Anshika Singh, Manpreet Kaur, Abhinav Chaudhary, Priya Singh, Vinod Kumar Singh, Subhash Dawar, Dr. Ashish Aneja, and Prof. Rajesh Chauhan, among others. Another attraction of the event was a special fashion show on the theme of “Nari Shakti (Women Empowerment)”, presented by Monisha Makeover, which received enthusiastic appreciation from the audience. Under the Inspiring Indians Awards 2026,Kapil Gurjar, Geeta Gupta, Sachin Danoda, Dev Rajput, Yogini Vanya Sharma, Lata Sehrawat, Satya Prakash, Rohit Upadhyay, Sunil Rathore, Deshveer Nain, Dheeraj Singh Chauhan, Vinod Kumar, Ram Kumar Sharma, Shiv Kumar Pradhan, Lokesh Kumar, Vikas Singh, and Sumanlata were honored for their achievements and contributions. Additionally, Devdoot Vanar Sena Organization was conferred with the prestigious Humanity Achievers Award for its exceptional humanitarian efforts. The organizers stated that the event was not merely an award ceremony but a meaningful initiative to provide national recognition to real-life heroes and inspire the younger generation through stories of service, dedication, and excellence.
