The Charles Walters Council for Innovation & Research has officially announced the Honour of Ashoka Award, a prestigious recognition dedicated to honoring outstanding contributions in public administration. The award was presented to distinguished bureaucrats and policymakers who have played a pivotal role in strengthening governance, upholding law and order, and demonstrating exemplary leadership.
Beyond being a ceremonial recognition, the Honour of Ashoka Award aspires to set a national benchmark for excellence in administration, inspiring young aspirants preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and probationary officers to emulate the leadership qualities.
The Charles Walters Council for Innovation & Research, registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, is a leading institution committed to fostering scientific temperament, research, and technological advancement in India. Under the leadership of Abhishek Pandey, a distinguished academician with master’s degrees in Chemistry and English, the Council has spearheaded initiatives in artificial intelligence, robotics, emotional intelligence, and neuro-linguistics. The organization provides essential guidance to young innovators, helping them navigate patent filing processes and research breakthroughs.
Pandey’s contributions to education and research have earned national recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with appreciation from the Law Minister, Governor, and Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. His visionary efforts in establishing the Honour of Ashoka Award have also drawn the attention of the Defence Minister of India. Additionally, his advocacy for the Indian Teaching Services (ITS) has been praised by the Education Minister of India, while his initiative in self-defense training for girls across 13 states has garnered appreciation from the Home Minister of India and NSA Shri Ajit Doval.
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The Honour of Ashoka Award ceremony was set to witness the participation of some of the most esteemed figures in governance, defense, and academia, including Gen. JJ Singh (Former Army Chief & Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh), Shri Shekhar Dutt (Retd IAS, Former Deputy NSA, Defence Secretary & Governor of Chhattisgarh), General Deepak Kapoor (Former Chief of Army Staff), Prof. Rakesh Bhatnagar (National Science Chair, JNU), Shri Subodh Kant Sahay (Former Cabinet Minister), Shri Saurabh Tiwari (Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat of India), Acharya Lokesh Muni, Dr. Sandeep Marwah (Chancellor, AAFT), and Lt Gen AB Shivane.
The event was presided over by Justice BP Singh, former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court and Supreme Court Judge, further elevating the significance of the occasion. Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan, former Minister of State for Education and External Affairs, was also in attendance, along with several judges from the Supreme Court of India, adding further prestige to the event.
The Honour of Ashoka Award was set to become a defining moment in India’s administrative history, setting a benchmark for governance, leadership, and innovation. By recognizing the most exemplary minds in public administration, the award aims to inspire future generations, ensuring that India’s governance continues to thrive on excellence, dedication, and transformative vision.
