MIT-WPU Awards Dr. Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan The Vigyan Maharshi Samman

In a celebration of scientific excellence and educational achievement, MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) honoured distinguished scientist Padma, Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan with the prestigious MIT-WPU Vigyan Maharshi Samman during its sixth convocation ceremony. 

The award was presented by the Chief Guest, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, in recognition of Raghavan's outstanding contributions to the field of science. The accolade included a certificate, an idol of Saraswati and a cash prize of Rs. 5,00,000. Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan, a recipient of the Padma Shri, serves as a DAE Homi Bhabha Chair and Emeritus Professor at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS). He is also a former Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India and chairs the Prime Minister's Science Technology and Innovation Council. His extensive career includes serving as Secretary to the Department of Biotechnology and Director of NCBS at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). 

During the ceremony, MIT-WPU also honoured other outstanding achievers. Abhijit Pawar received the 'Founder President Medal,' while Anushree Kulkarni was awarded the 'Executive President Medal.' The convocation saw over 5,000 students receive degrees across multiple disciplines, including Engineering and Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Business, Economics and Commerce, Health Science and Technology, Science and Environmental Studies, Law and Consciousness Studies. 

The ceremony was graced by several esteemed guests, including international business consultant Ram Charan, MIT-WPU Founder Trustee; Prof. P.B. Joshi, Chairman of the Management Committee; Mangesh T. Karad, Vice-Chancellor; R.M. Chitnis and other distinguished dignitaries adding further prominence to the event.