Governor Gulab Chand Kataria honours seven eminent personalities at SBS State University’s First Convocation
Ferozepur, November 15, 2026: Seven eminent personalities from diverse fields were conferred the prestigious ‘Award of Honour’ at the first convocation of Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University, on November 14. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, who is also the Chancellor of the University, attended the event as the Chief Guest and presented the honours in recognition of their exemplary leadership, professional achievements and contributions to society. Dr Suresh Kumar, Vice Chancellor and Dr Rajiv Arora, Register of SBSSU were also present.
Among the awardees were - Umendra Dutt, Founder and Executive Director of Kheti Virasat Mission, was recognised for three decades of grassroots leadership in agro-ecological resurgence, rural health and Gram Swaraj.
Dr Anirudh Gupta, CEO of DCM Group of Schools, was recognised for his visionary leadership, educational innovation and community service.
Dr Kamal Baghi, Founder and Chairman of ABH Healthcare Ltd, who was honoured for four decades of clinical leadership, national healthcare advocacy, charitable service and green community development.
Sameer Mittal and Mrs Sanjana Mittal, Directors at Bhagwati Industrial Group Ltd, were jointly honoured for corporate leadership, financial discipline, good governance, youth mentorship and philanthropic service.
Dr Rameshwar Singh, retired lecturer of Government Senior Secondary School, Arifke, and President's Awardee, was honoured for his contributions to historical scholarship, educational empowerment and lifelong humanitarian service through the Red Cross Society.
Dr Satinder Singh, Deputy District Education Officer (Senior Secondary), Ferozepur, and Founder-President of AGREED Foundation, received the honour for his contributions to educational advancement and environmental protection.
Dr Sandeep Singh Sandha, Founder of the Punjab AI Excellence Programme, was recognised for pioneering practical Artificial Intelligence education, youth mentorship and institutional capacity building across schools and universities.
The seven awardees were recognised for their exemplary contributions and dedicated service in healthcare, education, technological innovation, environmental protection, corporate leadership and community welfare.