Atal Foundation organised the Atal Awards ceremony in New Delhi, recognising leaders and changemakers whose work reflects Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s ideals of service and inclusive development.
New Delhi | 23 December 2025
The Atal Foundation on Tuesday hosted the Atal Shree 2025 and Atal Samman Samaroh 2025 at New Maharashtra Sadan, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, commemorating the vision, values, and public legacy of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The ceremony brought together political leaders, social workers, and distinguished awardees to celebrate exemplary contributions in public service, social development, and nation-building, in keeping with Vajpayee Ji’s principles of integrity, inclusiveness, and compassionate governance.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Chaudhary attended the programme as the chief guest and presented the awards. Prominent attendees included Member of Parliament Geeta Shakya; former MP and former Chairman of the Indian Red Cross Society, Avinash Rai Khanna; Atal Foundation National President Aparna Singh; social leader Ashok Agarwal; and spiritual leader and former Miss World Tourism India, Ishika Taneja.
Addressing the gathering, Bhagirath Chaudhary praised the Foundation’s grassroots efforts, stating that its initiatives in education, healthcare, and community development are playing a vital role in strengthening social inclusion and empowering underserved sections of society.
Awards were conferred in four categories during the ceremony. The Atal Ratna Award 2025 was presented to former MP Avinash Rai Khanna and Ankit Rathi for their outstanding contributions. Nine individuals were honoured with the International Atal Award for impactful work at the global level. Additionally, 20 achievers received the Atal Shree Award, while 11 individuals were recognised with the Atal Gaurav Award for their sustained service in public life and social welfare.
Speaking on the occasion, Atal Foundation National President Aparna Singh said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s philosophy continues to guide the organisation’s mission. “Our efforts are rooted in his vision of inclusive growth, social harmony, and leadership driven by service,” she said.
