Old Students Association of the Hindu College organises their 19th alumni awards

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): The Old Students Association (OSA) of the Hindu College organised its prestigious 19th OSA Hindu College Distinguished Alumni Awards 2024 on Sunday.
The ceremony honoured the exceptional achievements of the distinguished alumni in various fields. The Chief Justice of the High Court of Delhi, Honourable Justice Manmohan, and Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu were the chief guests.
Renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali served as the Guest of Honour.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Justice Ravindra S. Bhat, Judge (Retd.), Supreme Court of India.
The OSA Hindu College Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented to Justice Mini Pushkarna and Justice Rajesh Shankar for Excellence in Judiciary; J.P. Singh for Excellence in Legal Affairs; J.N. Swain (IAS Retd.) for Excellence in Civil Service; Rajiv Singh (IPS), DGP Manipur, for Excellence in Security Affairs; Anil Saxena (IIS Retd.) for Excellence in Media; Arun Seth for Excellence in the Corporate Sector; Air Marshal Rajeev Sachdeva for Excellence in the Armed Forces; Mrs. Pankaj Mittal for Excellence in Academics; Mr. Vijay Kohli for Excellence in Medical/Surgery; Padamjeet Sherawat for Excellence in Sports & Entertainment and Sudip Banerji for Excellence in Music.
President of OSA, Ravi Burman, Hindu College, expressed that Hindu College has produced many distinguished alumni over the last 125 years who have contributed to nation-building with great zeal.
He emphasized that their contribution to their alma mater is invaluable and that alumni are role models for current students, showcasing how to think innovatively, logically, and scientifically, and how to direct their time and energy towards positive social growth.
He highlighted that the 19th edition of the Distinguished Alumni Award recognized alumni from various walks of life who are dedicated to shaping the nation with vibrant vision and leadership.
The OSA's role in creating a platform for alumni across the country and abroad to share a valuable roadmap for nation-building and character-building was also underscored, fostering strong relationships with juniors to assist whenever needed.
Burman spoke about the OSA project restoring the Old Hindu College Campus Building at Kashmere Gate and how the OSA Hindu College is planning to create a memorial there. Heritage Architects have started work on the site already.
The Young Achievers Award was given to Nikhil Budhraja for Young Achiever in Music and Aaliya Waziri for Young Achiever in Literary Work.
During the felicitation, Vikram Misri (IFS) was felicitated for his appointment as Foreign Secretary, MEA, Government of India.
Imtiaz Ali was honoured for the success of his film "Amar Singh Chamkila," and Pema Khandu was celebrated for becoming the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the third consecutive time. Justice Manmohan was felicitated on his appointment as Chief Justice, Delhi High Court. (ANI)