Ras Bihari Bose Subharti University Honored with ‘Pride of Nation Award 2025’
National Recognition Received for Outstanding Contribution to Nation Building

Dehradun: Ras Bihari Bose Subharti University, Dehradun, has achieved another historic milestone in the field of education by receiving the prestigious ‘Pride of Nation Award 2025’. This award is a strong national testament to the university’s academic excellence, quality-based education, and its unwavering commitment to nation-building.
This glorious achievement is a result of the visionary thinking, nationalist perspective, and commitment of the university’s founder and chairman, Prof. Dr. Atul Krishna, to making education a powerful medium for social transformation. Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Atul Krishna, the university has embraced the concept of holistic development (Beyond Academics), connecting education with character building, discipline, leadership skills, and national consciousness. Under his guidance, the university has proven that higher education is not limited to merely granting degrees, but is the foundation for building a strong, self-reliant, and aware India.
The energetic, progressive, and results-oriented leadership of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Himanshu Aeron has also played a crucial role in the university’s success. By prioritizing research and quality enhancement in teaching and learning, he has continuously worked towards giving the university a national identity.
On this occasion, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Himanshu Aeron said:
“The Pride of Nation Award 2025 is not just an honor, but a confirmation of our collective responsibility. This award is the shared result of the vision of our founder Prof. Dr. Atul Krishna, the commitment of the management, the hard work of the faculty members, and the talent of the students. Our resolve is to contribute even more effectively towards making India a ‘world leader’ through education.”
This prestigious award was presented to Prof. The award was presented by Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, National Board of Accreditation (NBA), National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), Government of India, in the esteemed presence of a माननीय Judge of the Kerala High Court. The award ceremony was organized by Veterans India, Delhi.
The university was represented at the ceremony by Prof. Manmohan Gupta, Dean Academic, and Dr. Imran Khan, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Significantly, this honor, bestowed on the auspicious occasion of Vijay Diwas, underscores the fact that education in India is not merely confined to classrooms, but is a vibrant force that shapes courage, discipline, leadership, and national consciousness.
This achievement is a result of the collective hard work and dedication of the university’s management, faculty members, staff, and students, who are continuously striving to uphold the highest standards of education, innovation, and social responsibility.