06/11/2025
Indian academia witnessed a monumental occasion at the ๐๐ช๐ ๐ด๐๐ต ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐-๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ถ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ with the inaugural launch of the ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐บ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต๐๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฟ. ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐น๐ถ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ผ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐ต๐ถ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ. This prestigious honor is established to ceremoniously recognize and celebrate the visionary architects whose unwavering dedication has fundamentally transformed the Indian educational realm. The very essence of the award was consecrated by the presence of Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi himself, who presided over the ceremony and personally conferred the awards upon the five inaugural recipients.
The IIRF - Indian Institutional Ranking Framework undertook the meticulous and crucial task of researching and shortlisting these illustrious academic professionals. The IIRF's deep-dive research served to identify individuals who have truly dedicated their livesโa whole lifetimeโto shaping a progressive and dynamic educational ecosystem, making them the rightful pioneers of this inaugural honor.
The ceremony was a vibrant testament to the enduring spirit of scholarship and the profound impact of persistent, focused leadership. These five distinguished recipients, through their tireless efforts, have not just led institutions, but have ignited the intellectual flame for countless generations of students, leaving an indelible mark on the nationโs future. Their work exemplifies the highest standards of academic administration and institution-building.
The inaugural cohort of awardees represents a pantheon of educational giants, each a titan in their respective domains, whose accomplishments were rightly celebrated in a moment of significant national recognition:
โข Dr. G. Viswanathan (Chancellor, VIT, Vellore): Honored for pioneering advancements in technical education and global standards.
โข Prof. Samit Ray (Chancellor, Adamas University, Kolkata): Recognized for fostering a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to learning.
โข Dr. Madhu Chitkara (Pro Chancellor, Chitkara University, Chandigarh): Lauded for her innovative strides in bridging the gap between industry and academia.
โข Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay B. Chordiya (Founder President & Chairman, Suryadatta Group Of Institutes), Pune): Commended for his entrepreneurial vision in shaping future-ready education.
This inaugural ceremony didn't just distribute awards; it set a gold standard for recognizing lifelong intellectual stewardship and cemented the legacy of these extraordinary leaders for years to come.
Federation For World Academics
