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Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, added another
feather to its illustrious cap as its Principal, Dr. Ekta Khosla, was conferred
with the prestigious Edupreneur of the Year Award 2026 at the high-profile
Education Leadership Retreat organized by NISA in association with The Times of
India. The award ceremony was held on September 2, 2026, where the honour was
presented by Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon’ble Governor of Punjab. Expressing
her gratitude, Dr. Ekta Khosla dedicated the honour to DAVCMC, under the
inspiring leadership of President Padma Shri Dr. Punam Suri, and expressed
heartfelt thanks to Justice N. K. Sud, Chairman, LAC, and her mentors at LAC
for their constant guidance and encouragement. She also credited the dedicated
HMV team for its collective contribution to the institution’s achievements. Expressing
immense pride on this remarkable achievement, Project Coordinator Dr. Anjana
Bhatia, IQAC Coordinator stated that Dr. Ekta Khosla has been recognized as
Edupreneur of the Year for her visionary leadership and for fostering an
educational ecosystem that seamlessly integrates academic excellence with innovation,
entrepreneurship, sustainability, and skill development. HMV was especially
appreciated for its extensive student council outreach initiatives, including
digital outreach, community engagement programmes and environmental
sustainability projects. The Education Leadership Retreat brought together
distinguished educationists, policy makers, researchers, and institutional
leaders from across the country to celebrate excellence and honour visionaries
shaping the future of Indian education. On this proud occasion, Dr. Urvashi
Mishra, Dean Student Council, Dr. Rama Sharma, PRO and Mr. Ashish Chadha, IIC
member were also present and joined in congratulating Dr. Ekta Khosla on this
outstanding national recognition. The entire HMV fraternity expressed immense joy
and congratulated Dr. Ekta Khosla for bringing laurels to the institution and
reaffirming HMV’s position as a leading centre of excellence, innovation, and
transformative education in India.
