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Awards & Honours 9 September 2026 · Event date: 8 September 2026

NCSC Chairman Shri Kishor Makwana to Receive “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026”

NCSC Chairman Shri Kishor Makwana to Receive “Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026”
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NCSC Chairman Shri Kishor Makwana will receive the 'Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026' tomorrow. The award recognizes the National Commission for Scheduled Castes for its contribution to social justice. It will be presented in Delhi during the 16th edition of the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026.

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In Simple Words

Shri Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), is set to receive the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026. Civil society organizers, specifically the Prime Point Foundation and the Sansad Ratna Awards Committee, nominated the Commission for its dedicated service to social justice.

Under his leadership, the NCSC has strengthened its institutional role in protecting the constitutional rights of Scheduled Caste communities. The 16th edition of the Sansad Ratna Awards ceremony in Delhi will host the presentation of this award.

Key Points

  • NCSC Chairman is Shri Kishor Makwana.
  • Award to be received: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026.
  • Nominated by: Prime Point Foundation and Sansad Ratna Awards Committee.
  • Award presentation event: 16th edition of the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 in Delhi.
  • Organized by: Civil society.

Exam Angle

Award
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026
Recipient
Shri Kishor Makwana (Chairman, NCSC)
Nominating bodies
Prime Point Foundation and Sansad Ratna Awards Committee
Event edition
16th edition of the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026

A. National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), under the leadership of Chairman Shri Kishor Makwana.

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