Shri Naina Devi SDM Dharmapal Chaudhary Honoured with Indian Excellence Award 2026 by Governor
BILASPUR:
Shri Naina Devi Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Dharmapal Chaudhary was honoured with the Indian Excellence Award-2026 by Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta for his contribution to public administration and service delivery.
The award ceremony was organised in Bilaspur by the Ladli Foundation, Himachal Rainbow Star Club and Govind Sagar Adventure and Water Sports Association. Cabinet Minister Rajesh Dharmani attended the event as a special guest.
According to Ladli Foundation state president Shalu Akhtar, Chaudhary was recognised for his administrative initiatives that have brought significant improvements in public service delivery, temple management and social infrastructure in the Shri Naina Devi Ji subdivision.
As chairman of the Shri Naina Devi Ji Temple Trust, Chaudhary introduced several initiatives aimed at improving facilities for devotees and local residents.
These included increasing temple revenue, strengthening langar services, establishing a modern library for competitive examination aspirants, improving sanitation standards and ensuring better accessibility for visitors.
A major initiative during his tenure was the celebration of the temple's 40th Trust Foundation Day for the first time in its history. The event brought together more than 3,000 students through sports competitions, science quizzes and cultural programmes, providing a platform for young talent from the region.
His initiatives also included the restoration of an 850-year-old havan kund and the introduction of an Integrated Command and Control Centre for improved crowd management at the temple.
Chaudhary has also been recognised by the Governor as the state's Best Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and appreciated for his prompt administrative response during disasters.
Shalu Akhtar and Ishaan Akhtar, founder president of Himachal Rainbow Star Club, said the Indian Excellence Awards seek to recognise individuals whose dedicated work contributes to social development, public welfare and nation-building.
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