CWCIR Launches Honour of Ashoka Award!
#TheCharlesWaltersCouncilforInnovationResearch (CWCIR) has unveiled the Honour of Ashoka Award, a prestigious recognition dedicated to honoring outstanding contributions in public administration and governance. This distinguished award acknowledges bureaucrats and policymakers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, strengthened administrative frameworks, and upheld law and order.
More than a symbolic honor, the Honour of Ashoka Award aspires to set a national standard of excellence in governance. It aims to inspire young aspirants, including UPSC candidates and probationary officers, to embrace integrity, innovation, and responsibility in public service.
Registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, CWCIR is a premier institution committed to scientific research, technological advancements, and policy innovation. Led by Abhishek Pandey, a renowned academician with master’s degrees in Chemistry and English, the Council has been instrumental in advancing fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, emotional intelligence, and neuro-linguistics. The organization also supports young innovators in navigating patent filing, research breakthroughs, and cutting-edge technological developments.
The pioneering efforts of #AbhishekPandey have earned him national recognition, including appreciation from Prime Minister #NarendraModi. His work has been acknowledged by the Law Minister, Governor, and Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, while his Honour of Ashoka Award initiative has drawn the attention of India’s Defence Minister.
Additionally, his advocacy for the Indian Teaching Services (ITS) has been praised by the Education Minister of India, and his self-defense training program for girls across 13 states has received appreciation from the Home Minister of India, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, and NSA #ShriAjitDoval.
The Honour of Ashoka Award ceremony brought together some of the most respected figures in governance, defense, and academia, including:
• #GenJJSingh (Former Army Chief & Former Governor of Arunachal Pradesh)
• #ShriShekharDutt (Retd IAS, Former Deputy NSA, Defence Secretary & Governor of Chhattisgarh)
• #GeneralDeepakKapoor (Former Chief of Army Staff)
• #ProfRakeshBhatnagar (National Science Chair, JNU)
• #ShriSubodhKantSahay (Former Cabinet Minister)
• #ShriSaurabhTiwari (Additional Secretary, Cabinet Secretariat of India)
• #AcharyaLokeshMuni
• #DrSandeepMarwah (Chancellor, AAFT)
• #LtGenABShivane
Adding to the prestige of the event, Justice BP Singh, former Chief Justice of Bombay High Court and Supreme Court Judge, presided over the ceremony. The presence of Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan, former Minister of State for Education and External Affairs, along with several Supreme Court judges, further elevated the significance of the occasion.
The Honour of Ashoka Award marks a new era in public administration, leadership, and governance. By recognizing exemplary minds in policymaking and governance, this award seeks to motivate future generations to pursue excellence and integrity in public service. It stands as a beacon of inspiration, ensuring that India’s administrative framework continues to evolve through dedication, vision, and transformative leadership.