Central Ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi, Ramdas Athawale And Former Minister & MP Dr. Mahesh Sharma Grace Indian PSU Achievers’ Awards

It was a star studded affair at the INDIAN PSU ACHIEVERS’ AWARDS, conducted by White Dolphin Media, the parent concern of www.indianpsu.com

Union Cabinet Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi, Shri Ramdas Athawale, Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment and Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Member of Parliament and Former Union Minister, all lauded the contribution of the PSUs in the development of the country. They also appreciated the role of www.indianpsu.com in highlighting and honouring PSUs for their good work.

Senior journalists and industry experts, including Mr. Utkarsh Sinha, Mr. Prabhat Shunglu, and Mr. Manish Hindvi, added depth to the discussions. Another highlight of the show was Mr. Darain Shahidi, who enthralled the audience with his exceptional anchoring accompanied with shero-shaiyari and “Dastangoi”. Editor-in-Chief of SPRITZ magazine, Mr. Bishan Kumar was also present in the glittering ceremony.

Honoring Excellence in the PSU Sector

The Indian PSU Achievers’ Award was conceived to recognize trailblazing individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed to India’s economic growth and strategic development. With 35 award categories, the event spotlighted the outstanding achievements of PSUs, policymakers, and industry professionals across various domains, including innovation, corporate governance, digital transformation, and public policy.

The award recipients included top PSU executives, banking institutions, and individuals excelling in various domains.

Some of the notable awardees were:

• Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) received multiple awards, including PSU Leadership Excellence Award (Mr. Kamal Kishore Chatiwal, MD), Innovation & Transformation Leadership Award (Mr. Mohit Bhatia, Director – Commercial), Mr. Amandeep Singh Narang, Senior Vice President (PNG Marketing & Corporate Communication), for Best External Communication Strategy and Mr. Bhudev Singh, Executive Director (PNG, SBU) for Innovation In Operational Excellence.
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) was recognized for Excellence in Aatmanirbhar Bharat Initiatives and Breakthrough R&D Excellence.
• NMDC Ltd. won the Best CSR Initiative of the Year and Excellence in Talent Development awards.
• NTPC Ltd. honored Mr. Harjit Singh with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Jammu and Kashmir Bank won Best Innovation in Digital Lending.
• Alliance Air received the Trusted Airline Under RCS-UDAN award.
• HPCL was recognized for Best PSU Start-up Collaboration and Innovation-Driven Start-Up Support.

Beyond PSUs: Recognizing Individual Excellence

Apart from organizational excellence, the awards also celebrated individuals who have made remarkable contributions in their respective fields:

• Mr. Brajesh Mishra, Journalist – Best & Extensive Coverage of Bihar Elections
• Mr. Rishi K Kapoor, Advocate – Special Contribution to the Legal Field
• Mr. Lalit Khanna, COO, STTelemedia Global Data Centres – Trusted AI Infrastructure Award
• Mr. Mohan Shukla – Excellence in Public Policy
• Mr. Ranjit Gupta – Excellence in Digital Empowerment in the Media World

The dignitaries lauded the contribution of PSUs in India’s development and acknowledged the critical role of www.indianpsu.com in highlighting and honoring PSUs for their commendable work.

Celebrating the Impact of Public Sector Journalism

Another notable moment of the event was the address by Shri Pradeep Rai, Senior Advocate and two times former Vice President of the Supreme Court Bar Association. While presenting two awards, he praised Vivek Avasthi for carving a niche in non-traditional journalism, specifically for PSUs—choosing a path beyond mainstream political, crime, and general reporting.

The 1st Indian PSU Achievers’ Award marked a milestone in recognizing the pivotal role of PSUs, policymakers, and industry experts in nation-building, reaffirming the significance of an independent and dedicated platform like www.indianpsu.com in celebrating these contributions.

The resounding success of the event underscores the growing recognition of PSUs’ transformative role in India’s economy and the need for dedicated journalism that spotlights their efforts and innovations. With this milestone, Vivek Avasthi and Indian PSU continue their mission of delivering insightful, impactful, and meaningful coverage of the public sector, shaping discourse and celebrating excellence.

Vivek Avasthi: A Distinguished Journalist Championing India’s Public Sector

Vivek Avasthi, a distinguished journalist whose dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence have amplified the voice of India’s Public Sector, has been a pioneering force in business journalism. With a career spanning over three decades in print, television, and digital media, Avasthi has played a crucial role in shaping impactful storytelling in the realm of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and policy matters.

In 2020, he founded www.indianpsu.com, India’s foremost digital platform exclusively covering PSUs, Bureaucracy, Corporate Affairs, Public Policy, Environment, and CSR. Over the past five years, the platform has achieved remarkable success, garnering over five million monthly hits and attracting a vast readership of policymakers, corporate leaders, and bureaucrats. Today, it holds significant influence in shaping discussions in boardrooms and government corridors alike.

In his welcome address, Vivek Avasthi expressed his gratitude towards the sponsors of the event including Indian Oil Corporation Limited, BPCL, HPCL, IGL, Petronet LNG Limited, GAIL (India) Limited, Alliance Air, NTPC Limited, NMDC Limited and to all who helped making the event a grand success.

Vivek Avasthi also announced that White Dolphin Media would soon launch another website – www.indianpsucsr.com to highlight the great work done by PSUs of the country towards the common man and the underprivileged, which often goes unreported by the mainstream media.

Stay tuned to www.indianpsu.com for more updates on India’s PSU sector, corporate affairs, and policy developments!