Manav Rachna Excellence Awards 2018
In its ceaseless commitment towards Academic Excellence and Quality Education, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions (MREI) has been assiduously carrying forward the legacy of Founder Visionary Dr O.P. Bhalla who believed in the mantra of ‘creating better human beings’. What better way to pay tribute to his missionary zeal than to institute the first-of-its-kind ‘Manav Rachna Excellence Award-2018’ (MREA 2018) in a glittering ceremony that would honour some of the greatest minds in the world of Industry and Sports. In an India driven by innovations, enterprise and boundless creativity, the Awards in memory of Manav Rachna’s Founder Father Dr O.P. Bhalla would undoubtedly inspire young minds to take India to unprecedented heights of glory.
Eight Stalwarts Honoured
Mr. Arun Maira, Former Member of Planning Commission of India
Mr. Puneet Yadu Dalmia, Managing Director, Dalmia Bharat Group
Mr. R.V. Shahi, Chairman of Energy Infratech Private Limited
Dr. Steven West, Vice Chancellor- University of the West of England, Bristol
Mr. Yudhvir Singh Malik, Secretary in the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Mr. Rajeev Dubey,Group President- (HR & Corporate Services) & CEO Mahindra & Mahindra Limited 
Shri. Mukesh Kumar Surana, Chairman & MD of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Dr. Steven West, Vice Chancellor- University of the West of England, BristolOur Chief Guest
His Excellency Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor of Haryana presided over Manav Rachna Excellence Awards 2018, as the Chief Guest, which was held on April 14, 2018.
The Hon’ble Governor has been an exemplary and a visionary mentor to the Manav Rachna family, a great leader who has been dedicated to the service of society and the nation. Manav Rachna earnestly appreciates and treasures the fountain of learning that he has kept flowing. He is deeply admired for his humility, diligence and for being an exceptional human being with a sense of unwavering purpose.
Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki has been a pillar of strength to Manav Rachna at every step in this journey to become an established name in the realms of education. His guidance has been an integral ingredient of all important endeavors at Manav Rachna that has inspired passion and courage to be the best in the field.
As the Chief Guest of Manav Rachna Excellence Awards 2018, Prof. Solanki bestowed Manav Rachna Excellence Award 2018 to the industry stalwarts along with Dr. Prashant Bhalla, President, Manav Rachna Educational Institutions, and other dignitaries.
Evaluation
The recommended nominees for the Manav Rachna Excellence Awards 2018 have been considered after the evaluation of their achievements in the industry and contribution to the nation. The Search Committee headed by Padma Shri Dr. Pritam Singh includes the who’s who of the industry and academia, most notably Mr S.K. Roongta (Former Chairman, SAIL); Mr. S.Y. Siddiqui (Chief Mentor, Maruti Suzuki); Prof. Dr. Anand Prakash (Dean, International Relations—Humanities and Social Sciences, DU); Dr. Umesh Rai (Prof. Department of Zoology, Former Director, DU- South Campus); Mr. R.K. Dubey (Former Chairman, Canara Bank); Mr. R.S. Sharma (Former Chairman, ONGC); Mr. P. Dwarkanath (Ex- Director HR GSK & Advisor HR, Max Group); Mr. Jude Magima (Sr. Advisor- McKinsey & Company); Mr. Kishore Jayaraman (President India & South Asia, Rolls Royce); Dr. Sanjay Srivastava (MD, MREI & VC, Manav Rachna University); and Prof. Jaideep Singh (Director Industry & Interaction- MRU- Member Secretary).
As per the deliberations of the committee members, awardees were primarily decided by the opinion polls of a sample consisting of 700 stakeholders. The Search Committee, post the deliberation of the results of the opinion polls finally agreed upon and recommended the nominees for the award of ‘ Manav Rachna Excellence Award-2018.
