At MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), every milestone is more than an achievement—it is a reaffirmation of our vision to shape values, nurture talent, and create lasting impact.

This year, on the birthday of our Hon. Executive President, Dr. Rahul V. Karad, we celebrated his inspiring journey of leadership and service through the Excellence Awards 2025. The ceremony reflected his belief in education with purpose, rooted in responsibility toward society.

Honouring Trailblazers of Excellence

The Excellence Awards 2025 recognised individuals whose contributions exemplify leadership, innovation, research, and loyalty—pillars that strengthen the foundation of MIT-WPU.

• Leadership (Academics): Dr. Siraj Ahmed Bhatkar
• Leadership (Administration): Mr. Rhishikesh Jagdish Shrikhande
• Innovation – Process/Product (Academics): Dr. Sumedha Dhananjay Sirsikar
• Innovation – Process/Product (Administration): Mr. Jayprakash Vilas More
• Academic Research: Dr. Pankaj Pramod Koparde
• Student Transformative Initiative (Academics): Dr. Ajit Baburao Deore
• Recognition Beyond Boundaries: Dr. Sandeep Chandrakant Potnis
• Loyalty (Academics): Dr. Sunil Sudhakar Pimplikar
• Loyalty (Administration): Mr. Rohidas Sopan Vidhate

An Evening of Inspiration

The evening concluded with a thought-provoking keynote by Shri Manoj Muntashir Shukla Ji, who left the audience with thought-provoking reflections on creativity, values, and social change.

Celebrating Visionary Leadership

The Excellence Awards 2025 were not just a celebration of individual achievements but also a reflection of Dr. Rahul V. Karad’s vision—to create a peaceful, progressive, and inclusive society through holistic education.

At MIT-WPU, we continue to carry forward this mission, inspiring generations of changemakers to blend academic brilliance with compassion, innovation with purpose, and leadership with responsibility.