The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has instituted a distinguished alumni award to recognise a large number of alumni who are spread across the globe serving in various capacities contributing to nation-building at home and contributing to the cause of international peace and harmony globally.
Announcing the award, Vice-Chancellor M. Jagadesh Kumar said, “JNU’s contribution to Indian society is well recognised and it is time for JNU to recognise their distinguished services. We need to strengthen the bonds between JNU and its alumni.”
‘Will inspire others’
He added that the award will inspire the present and future members of the JNU community as well.
JNU’s alumni have held positions as ministers, top bureaucrats, scientists as well as academic thinkers and leaders in various institutions of higher learning, the university added, and invited nominations from deans/chairpersons of JNU, heads of major institutions in India.
