The Noble Citizen Foundation has successfully concluded its groundbreaking inaugural Citizen Summit, a transformative event that brought together citizens, community leaders, and stakeholders to address various societal challenges and celebrate individuals making significant contributions to community development. The summit served as a powerful platform for citizen engagement, collaboration, and the promotion of social responsibility.
The highlight of the event was the prestigious Noble Citizen Award, recognizing individuals who demonstrated outstanding commitment and made significant contributions in areas such as education, healthcare, environmental conservation, poverty alleviation, human rights advocacy, and inclusivity. The award aimed 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 featured distinguished guests, including Mr. Kanahiya Lal Ganju, Consul General (Hony.) of Republic of The Comoros (Chief Guest); Dr. Ram Boojh, CEO of Mobius Foundation; Dr. Prof. Rama, Principal of Hansraj College; Justice Lok Pal Singh, Former High Court Judge; Mr. Manhar Mohan, MD of Accenture; 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; Mr. Shubhro Roy, Youth Mentor; Dr. Mangala Kohli, Former ADG Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India; Mr. Conrad Nana Kojo Asiedu, First Secretary High Commission of Republic of Ghana and other eminent personalities from various fields.
In the category of Education; Mr. Babar Ali, Mr. Faruk Umar Abdullahi, Ms. Kruti Bharucha and Mr. Mohammad Azharuddin. In the category of CSR; Mr. Anuj Kumar Bhatia, Ms. Priyanka Phalswal, Mr. Abdul Azeem, Mr. Rakesh Kumar Singh and Ms. Shreya Sudhir. In the category of Social Work; Dr. Basavaraju R Shreshta, Ms. Nisha Bhagat, 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 Politics; Adv. Madan Lal were awarded the title “Noble Citizens” in their field of expertise.
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 witnessed the active participation of over 150 Delhi University students, 50 NGOs and social sector leaders, 7 CSR Heads from companies like JSW, Microsoft, and Accenture, Padma Shree Awardees. National Team sports personalities also graced the event with their presence.
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.
The vision of the organization is to create a global award that recognizes individuals who are working dedicatedly in the social field.
The Citizen Summit proved to be a resounding success, bringing attention to the incredible efforts of social changemakers and reinforcing the importance of collective action for a brighter, more equitable future.