Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya
Jalandhar, has once again affirmed its status as a frontrunner in academic
innovation and sustainability, winning the prestigious Overall Sustainability
Excellence Award 2025–26 conferred by the National EduTrust of India. Among all
participating institutions from across the country, HMV stood out as a beacon
of environmental commitment and academic excellence, sweeping every category it
applied for. Under the visionary leadership of Principal Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Ajay
Sareen, the college was also lauded with top honours in the following award
categories: Zero-Waste Campus Award 2025–26, Green Campus Award 2025–26, Water
Guardians Award 2025–26, Sustainable Entrepreneurship & Innovation Award
2025–26. These accolades collectively earned HMV the Overall State Excellence Title,
marking it as the top institution in Punjab for its sustainable practices and
transformative educational ecosystem. Adding to this celebration of success,
Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen was felicitated with the coveted Award of Honour for
Best Principal 2025–26, in recognition of her dynamic leadership, unwavering
dedication, and efforts in creating a future-ready learning environment rooted
in green values and societal relevance. Dr. Sareen has consistently driven
initiatives that blend real-world skills with academic learning, nurturing
young minds to become responsible citizens and change-makers. In another proud
moment for the institution, Dr. Anjana Bhatia, a faculty member, received
the Award of Honour for 2025–26. The college’s resounding success was
acknowledged by Chief Patron Dr. Punam Suri, Padma Shri Awardee and President,
DAV College Managing Committee (DAVCMC), New Delhi, who extended heartfelt
congratulations to Principal Dr. Sareen and the entire team. He expressed
confidence that under such inspiring leadership, the college will continue
scaling greater heights. Principal Dr. Ajay Sareen, while expressing her
gratitude for the national recognition, thanked the National EduTrust of India
for bestowing these honours. She also acknowledged the relentless support of
DAV mentors including Dr. Punam Suri, Sh. Shiv Raman Gaur, Director, Higher
Education, DAVCMC, Justice NK Sud, Vice President, DAVCMC, and Chairman LAC,
and all members of the DAVCMC and Local Advisory Committee. “This award is not
mine alone—it belongs to the entire HMV family, our dedicated teaching and
non-teaching staff, our vibrant students, and every stakeholder whose tireless
efforts make excellence a way of life at HMV,” she remarked. With this national
recognition, Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya has once again set a benchmark for
educational institutions across India, proving that with vision, dedication,
and teamwork, excellence is not a goal—it is a journey.
