The Noble Citizen Foundation is set to host the inaugural Citizen Summit, a groundbreaking initiative that brings together citizens, community leaders, and stakeholders to address various societal challenges and celebrate individuals making significant contributions to community development. The summit is a platform for citizen engagement, collaboration, and the promotion of social responsibility. The summit will also recognize the work of individuals, who have dedicated their lives for the betterment of the society, by presenting them with the honor of Noble Citizen Award.
The highlight of the event is the prestigious Noble Citizen Award, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and made significant contributions in areas such as education, healthcare, environmental conservation, poverty alleviation, human rights advocacy, and inclusivity. The award aims to celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in improving the lives of others, leaving a lasting and meaningful impact on their communities.
The event will feature distinguished guests, including:
Dr. Ram Boojh, CEO, Mobius Foundation, Dr. Prof. Rama, Principal, Hansraj College, Justice Lok Pal Singh, Former High Court Judge Utrakhand, Mr. Manhar Mohan, MD, Accenture India, Mr. Baker Balunywa, Education Attache, Embassy of Uganda to India, Dr. Santosh Kumar Giri, Director, Kolkata Rista, Mr. Gaurav Gupta, Charter President, Lions Club Delhi Veg, Mr. Byasadev Naik, Former Deputy Director, Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India, Mr. Kanahiya Lal Ganju, Honorary Consul, Comoros Honorary Consulate General The Grand Jury panel comprises eminent personalities from various fields, including Justice Krishna Debnath, Hon‘ble Judge (Retd.), Appellate Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh; Dr. Prashanta Hota, President & Group Head of CSR, Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), India; Dr. Prof. Rama, Principal, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, India; Mr. Aly Alysh Shameem, Former Chairperson, Civil Services Commission of Maldives; Dr. Santosh Kumar Giri, Transgender Activist, Kolkata Rista, India; Dr. Shyamsunder Paliwal, Social Worker, Kiran Nidhi, Rajashthan, India; Justice Lok Pal Singh, Hon‘ble Judge, Uttarakhand High Court , India (2017-2021); Dr. Geeta Balakrishnan, Former Principal, College of social work, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai, India; Ms. Denise Scotto, Attorney at law, International Policy Advisor, United State of America; Ms. Eve Thompson, Advisor, Women Climate Centers International, South Africa; Mr. Haroon Habib, Renowned Writer & Journalist, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The distinguished awardees are; In the category of Education; Mr. Babar Ali, Mr. Faruk Umar Abdullahi, Ms. Kruti Bharucha and Mr. Mohammad Azharuddin. In the category of Media; Ms. Namgay zam. In the category of CSR; Mr. Ashwini Saxena, Mr. Anuj Kumar Bhatia, Ms. Priyanka Phalswal, Mr. Abdul Azeem, Mr. Rakesh Kumar Singh and Ms. Shreya Sudhir. In the category of Social Work; Ms. Lawkadinch Silvia Gomez, Dr. Basavaraju R Shreshta, Ms. Nisha Bhagat, Ms. Shobha Vijender, Ms. Kiran Chopra, Dr. Sumithra Prasad and Mr. Braj Babu. In the category of Peace & Harmony; Mr. Sanjay Rai. In the category of Human Rights; Mr. Munna Kumar. In the category of Sports; Mr. Deepak Niwas Hooda and Mr. Anand Arnold. In the category of Health; Dr. Tanaya Narendra and Ms. Ruby Ahluwalia. In the category of Innovation for social Impact; Mr. Uday Wankawala and LtCdr Pravin Tulpule (Retd). In the category of Environment; Mr. Kartik Verma. In the category of Women Empowerment; Ms. Anushree Dash and Dr. Lipika Sharma. In the category of Gender Equality; Ms. Biswajit Barai(Heena). In the category of Volunteerism; Ms. Jashanjot Kaur Brar. In the category of Entertainment; Ms. Meghna Alam. In the category of Politics; Adv. Madan Lal.
The event will witness the participation of over 150 Delhi University students, 50 NGOs and social sector leaders, 10 CSR Heads from companies like JSW, Microsoft, and Accenture, etc., and 4-5 Padma Shree Awardees. National Team sports personalities will also be in attendance.
Event Details
Date: November 25, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM Onwards
Venue: Main Auditorium, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, Mahatma Hans Raj Marg, Malka Ganj, Delhi, 110007, India.
The Citizen Summit is expected to be a transformative event, acknowledging and honoring social changemakers globally.
About Noble Citizen Foundation:
The Noble Citizen Foundation is dedicated to recognizing and promoting outstanding contributions to social service and community development. Through initiatives like the Citizen Summit and the Noble Citizen Award, the foundation aims to inspire positive change and empower individuals to create a better society.