New Delhi, July 20, 2026: The Bharat Pratibha Sammaan Council (BPSC) successfully hosted the 7th Pratibha Sammaan Samaroh 2026 at the prestigious Dy Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, bringing together distinguished personalities from across the nation to honour excellence, dedication, and service to society.

 The grand ceremony recognised 42 outstanding individuals across 29 categories for their remarkable contributions in the fields of social service, education, literature, arts & culture, innovation, public service, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and community development. The event reaffirmed BPSC's vision of celebrating India's grassroots achievers and inspiring future generations through stories of commitment and impact.

 The occasion was graced by General Joginder Jaswant Singh, the 21st Chief of the Army Staff and Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, and Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari Ji, the Former Governor of Maharashtra and Former Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, who attended as the Guests of Honour. Their presence added immense prestige to the ceremony as they congratulated the awardees and encouraged citizens to continue contributing towards nation-building.

 The event witnessed the participation of over 150 distinguished guests, including eminent personalities from government, academia, business, healthcare, media, social organisations, and various professional sectors. The gathering celebrated the achievements of individuals whose work has created a meaningful and lasting impact on communities across India.

 Each awardee was selected through BPSC's rigorous multi-stage evaluation process comprising preliminary screening, state-level assessment, and review by the National Jury. The recipients were presented with the National Sanad Certificate, Special Commemorative Medal, Citation Document, and Traditional Honour Shawl in recognition of their outstanding service and achievements.

 The distinguished awardees included Dr. Richa Jain (Delhi) for Performing Arts (Hindustani Classical Vocal); Anusuya Ghosh Banerjee (Uttar Pradesh) for Performing Arts Education; Dr. Vinod Kumar Sharma (Uttar Pradesh) for Science & Technology; Prof. Anurag Agarwal (Uttar Pradesh) for Education, Research & Soft Skills Training; Prof. Dr. Kuldeep Kumar Pandey (Uttar Pradesh) for Medical Sciences (Ayurveda – Sangyaharan & Palliative Care); Dr. Yashpal Toppo (Karnataka) for Healthcare and Humanitarian Services; Dr. Anu Kapur (Delhi) for Healthcare & Public Administration; Dr. Kamal Gahtori (Uttarakhand) for Education & Teacher Training; Dr. Sonali Sneha (Uttar Pradesh) for Social Work; Tejinder Kaur (Delhi) for Education; Manipur State Board of Open Schooling (Rahul Dev) (Manipur) for Education; Rohan Gupta (Uttar Pradesh) for Social Work & Education; Dr. Sanjay Kumar Manjul (Bihar) for Archaeology & Heritage Conservation; Soma Das (West Bengal) for Business & Entrepreneurship; Dr. Saima Shamim (Uttar Pradesh) for Education & Social Work; Natyashri Guru Smt. Debjani Chatterjee (West Bengal) for Performing Arts – Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam); Pushpa Rana (Haryana) for Social Work & Community Health; Dr. Bipinkumar Shah (Maharashtra) for Management, Public Administration & Social Impact; Naturals Care (Dr. Prabodh Krishna Khare) (Delhi) for Social Service & Community Development; Dr. Ashokaditya Dhurandhar (Maharashtra) for Geosciences & Mineral Exploration; Dr. Vishesh Kumar Gupta (Uttar Pradesh) for Social Service & Education; Dr. Sheelu Kachhap (Uttar Pradesh) for Education & Inclusive Development; Dr. Vikas Ramchandra Bhondave (Maharashtra) for Social Work; Jai Prakash Sharma (Maharashtra) for Literature & Social Work; Prof. Nuzhat Parveen Khan (Uttar Pradesh) for Academic Excellence & Legal Scholarship; Jyoti Mourya (Uttar Pradesh) for Social Impact & Wellness Leadership; Mrs. Jaswinder Kaur Sodhi (Rajasthan) for Education & Community Leadership; Dinesh Tiwari (Uttar Pradesh) for Astrology & Social Service (Medical Astrology and Traditional Healing); Pranita Bhatele (Madhya Pradesh) for Education & Scientific Research; Dr. Jaitram Soni (D.Litt.) (Chhattisgarh) for Literature & Culture; Sri Tuleswar Satnami (Assam) for Education & Music; Apoorv Shrivastava (Chhattisgarh) for Law / Legal Drafting of Legislative Laws; Tarun Chandra Bora (Assam) for Education; Yogi Balkrishna (Sh. Bal Krishna Mishra) (Uttar Pradesh) for Spiritual Leadership, Social Service & Education; Dr. Suresh Patel (Madhya Pradesh) for Social Service & Literature; Hira International School (Kapil Kumar Agarwal) (Uttar Pradesh) for Educational Leadership & Institutional Development; Dr. Shashikant Shukla (Uttar Pradesh) for Yoga, Naturopathy & Social Service; Dr. Ravendra Kumar Bundela (Madhya Pradesh) for Medicine; Parul Chikhaliya (Gujarat) for Education; Ranjana Pandey (Uttar Pradesh) for Education; and Vinod Kumar Yadav (Rajasthan) for Event Trade & Industry.

 Established in 2023, the Bharat Pratibha Sammaan Council continues to strengthen its mission of recognising excellence across the country. Registered under Sections 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act and listed on the NITI Aayog NGO-Darpan portal, the Council has honoured more than 150 distinguished achievers, with nearly 60 percent of awardees representing rural India, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive national recognition.

 The successful conclusion of the 7th Pratibha Sammaan Samaroh 2026 marked another significant milestone in BPSC's journey of honouring individuals whose dedication, innovation, and selfless service are helping shape a stronger and more progressive India. The Council reaffirmed its commitment to continuing this mission and expanding the platform to recognise many more deserving changemakers in the years ahead.