HT Correspondent
ITANAGAR, Sept 21: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has been conferred with the prestigious Outstanding Public Service Award by the Old Boys Association of Hindu College (OBAHC), New Delhi.
The award, instituted to recognise exceptional contributions to society and governance by alumni of Hindu College, was presented during the 20th Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony in New Delhi on Sunday.
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On behalf of the chief minister, the award was received by Nalong Mize, chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Corporation Limited, who is also an alumnus of Hindu College.
Expressing his gratitude, Khandu dedicated the honour to the people of Arunachal Pradesh, stating that their trust, cooperation and collective spirit of progress had guided his journey in public service.
“It is truly humbling to be recognised by my alma mater for the work we are doing in Arunachal Pradesh. This honour belongs not to me alone but to the people of my state, who inspire me every day to work harder for a brighter future. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Old Boys Association of Hindu College for this recognition, and to my fellow Hinduites whose camaraderie continues to enrich my life and service,” Khandu said in a message.
The OBAHC, one of India’s most prominent alumni networks, honours members who have made significant contributions across diverse fields.
Khandu’s recognition highlights his leadership in Arunachal Pradesh, marked by strides in infrastructure, education, healthcare, governance, women’s empowerment and environmental sustainability.
Under his leadership, Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as a model of balanced progress, blending tradition with modern aspirations, aligned with the vision of Viksit Arunachal, Viksit Bharat.
The OBAHC applauded the chief minister’s achievements and expressed pride in his leadership as an example of Hindu College’s legacy of nurturing leaders who serve with integrity and dedication.
Other distinguished awardees this year included filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Supreme Court judge Justice Manmohan and Rajiv Nayyar, who was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
