Suryadatta Education Foundation Announces Prestigious Awards for 28th Foundation Day
The Suryadatta Education Foundation, through its Suryadatta Group of Institutes, has officially revealed the distinguished recipients of the Suryadatta Lifetime Achievement Awards and Suryadatta National Awards. This significant announcement marks the celebration of the group's 28th foundation day, highlighting its commitment to recognizing excellence across various domains.
Grand Ceremony Details and Distinguished Presiding Dignitaries
The awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM. It will be held at the prestigious Bantara Bhavan, located on the Mumbai–Pune Highway in Baner. The event promises to be a momentous occasion, bringing together luminaries from diverse fields.
Prof Dr Sanjay B Chordiya, Founder President of the Suryadatta Group, addressed a press conference on Tuesday to share these details. He announced that the ceremony will be presided over by Acharya Dr Lokesh Muniji, the esteemed founder of Ahimsa Vishva Bharati. The honors will be conferred by former Chief Justice of India, Uday Lalit, adding immense prestige to the proceedings.
Key members of the Suryadatta Group present at the press conference included Snehal Navalakha, Associate Vice-President; Akshit Kushal, CEO; Siddhant Chordiya, CDO; and Swapnali Kogje, Manager (PR & Relations). Their presence underscored the collective effort behind this grand initiative.
Esteemed Guests of Honor and Special Global Peace Award
Prof Chordiya further elaborated that the ceremony will be graced by several distinguished guests of honor. These notable personalities include former BJP national vice-president Shyam Jaju, Air Marshal (retd) Bhushan Gokhale, former Chief Election Commissioner T S Krishnamurthy, veteran actor Raza Murad, and MIT dean Prof Dr Sharadchandra Darade.
In a special tribute to Gandhian philosophy, Padma Shri Param Pujya Acharya Dr Chandnaji Maharaj (Tai Maa) will be honored with the 'Suryadatta Global Peace Gandhian Philosophy Award 2026'. This award recognizes her profound contributions to peace and spiritual leadership.
Comprehensive List of Award Recipients Across Categories
The Suryadatta Lifetime Achievement Awards will be conferred on an illustrious group of individuals who have made lasting impacts in their respective fields. The recipients include:
- Uday Lalit (former Chief Justice of India)
- Ashok Saraf (veteran actor)
- Vitthal Kate (pioneer of the laughter yoga movement)
- Shekhar Gaikwad (former IAS officer)
- Rakesh Bedi (actor)
- Vilaskumar Palresha (real estate developer)
- Subhash Sehgal (filmmaker)
- Ashokkumar Thakur (educationist)
- Dr Anand Bhadalkar (scientist)
- Adv Pramod Adkar (jurist)
- Prof Surekha Kataria (litterateur)
- Prakash Gandhi (entrepreneur)
- Sanjay Puri (global strategist)
The Suryadatta National Awards will honor outstanding contributors from various sectors. This year's recipients are:
- Mahesh Suryavanshi (Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Trust)
- Dr Krishnadev Giri (yoga guru)
- Upasana Singh (actor and stand-up comedian)
- Abhijit Kunte (Indian chess grandmaster)
- Adv Ashutosh Shrivastava (Supreme Court advocate)
- Dr Surendra Kumari (social activist)
- Rakhi Gugale (yoga trainer)
- Dr Kanak Saha (space scientist)
- Paras Nath (flautist)
- Darasing Khurana (global youth ambassador)
- Dr Pramod Tripathi
- Ashish Mane (mountaineer)
Recognizing Young Achievers and Little Masters
In addition to the main awards, the Suryadatta Group will present the Suryadatta National Young Achiever Award to:
- CA Mohit Dhand
- Preeti Dave (singer)
- Pinky Dave (singer)
- Hatvi Shah (swimmer)
Furthermore, the Suryadatta Little Master National Award will be conferred on two young prodigies:
- Master Rishi Shiv Prasanna
- Master Raghav Malpani
This comprehensive awards program reflects the Suryadatta Group's dedication to fostering talent and honoring achievements across generations and disciplines. The ceremony on February 7, 2026, is poised to be a landmark event in Pune's cultural and educational calendar, celebrating excellence and inspiring future leaders.
