New Delhi, October 19: The national conference ‘Vishwa Guru Bharat’, jointly organised by the Maharishi Vashistha Institute of Gaushala Management & Research Council (MVIGMRC) and Hansraj College, University of Delhi, was held at the Deputy Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi.
The conference focused on India’s vision of promoting peace, unity, coexistence, environmental sustainability and ethical governance by integrating ancient wisdom with modern innovation.
The occasion also witnessed the release of MVIGMRC’s commemorative souvenir, showcasing the Council’s achievements, major initiatives and contributions, along with its future roadmap for advancing gaushala management, education and social welfare in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Delhi MLA Ajay Mahawar, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Government of NCT of Delhi, presented the National Distinguished Principal Awards 2026 and the Rashtriya Gaurav Samman to distinguished personalities in recognition of their contributions to education and social welfare.
The recipients of the Rashtriya Gaurav Samman included Vijay Khurana, Chief Coordinator, Rashtriya Godhan Mahasangh; Madhav Giriji Maharaj, President, Naga Baba Gauseva Samiti; Monica Arora, co-opted member of the Animal Welfare Board of India; Raghav Khosla, Group Editor, Exhibition Showcase magazine; Prof. S.S.Dogra, author and international journalist; and Mukesh Sharma, social activist and President of the Women’s Football Federation of India.
The National Distinguished Principal Awards 2026 were conferred on Anju Gaur, Principal, JKG International School, Ghaziabad; Anupma Sinha, Principal, Darbari Lal DAV Model School, Pitampura, Delhi; Dr. Arti Chopra, Principal, Amity International School, Gurugram; Dr. Nehha Sharma, Principal, NGF Degree College, Palwal, Haryana; Professor Kiran Kumar Vinayathabhai Domadia, Principal, T&TV Institute of Nursing, Surat, Gujarat; K.P. Sharma, retired Education Officer, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan; and Dr. Sandeep Kyatanavar, Principal, AGM Rural College of Engineering and Technology, Hubballi-Dharwad, Karnataka.
Congratulating the awardees, Chief Guest Ajay Mahawar appreciated the organisers’ efforts and emphasised the crucial role of principals and teachers in instilling moral values and introducing younger generations to India’s cultural heritage and traditional wisdom. He also highlighted the relevance of eco-friendly Indian lifestyles and the importance of animal welfare.
Vijay Khurana and Monica Arora appreciated MVIGMRC’s initiatives to promote the Rashtriya Gokul Mission and contribute towards the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. They also highlighted the role of gaushala culture in supporting rural livelihoods and the socio-economic empowerment of farmers.
In his welcome address, MVIGMRC Chairman Sanjay Vashistha congratulated the awardees and announced that the National Distinguished Principal Awards and Rashtriya Gaurav Samman would become annual features of the Council. He emphasised the role of teachers and educational leaders in preserving the Guru-Shishya tradition and applying ancient wisdom to contemporary challenges in the digital age.
Gayatri Vashistha, Executive Director of MVIGMRC, proposed the vote of thanks, while Poonam Nagarkoti compered the programme.
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