Every card names its conferrer. Every claim has its paper.
These honours were given by governments, national bodies, and institutions. Original certificates, letters, and trophies are held in the Manovikas archive and shown here.
SPANDAN Award — Best Professional
National award for the best professional serving persons with disabilities (award year 2013–14, presented 10 September 2014).
Felicitation by the President of India
The President's personal letter of felicitations on his nomination to represent India in Japan's exchange programme on employment of persons with disabilities.
SKOCH Order of Merit
Recognising one of India's best governance projects, for innovation in inclusion.
Appreciated by the Prime Minister
His work was personally appreciated by the Prime Minister when Manovikas-trained Rishi received the President's National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Official message of appreciation
The Chief Minister's message on Manovikas' 10th anniversary, praising its special education, vocational training, respite care and community awareness work.
Institutional Member, CID (UNESCO-partnered)
Manovikas admitted to the world dance council at UNESCO, where Dr. Alok presented India's Music & Dance Therapy Programme.
"Sabal Saathi" — 5th Sabal Awards
Certificate of Acknowledgement "for selfless performance and contribution towards the welfare of Persons with Disabilities," signed by the Foundation's CEO.
10th National Gaurav Award — Social Service
National honour for lifetime contribution to social service and special education reform.
9th Delhi Gaurav Award — Special Education
For state-level leadership in special education and RPwD Act advocacy.
Bihar Gaurav Award — "Pride of Bihar"
His home state's recognition of a son who carried Purnea's values to the nation.
Rashtriya Prerna Doot — Best Social Worker
"National Messenger of Inspiration" for service during the pandemic years.
Further honours
Chiranji Lal Dhanuka Memorial Award (Lions Club, 2016) · Kalyanam Karoti (2016) · HUF Excellence (2014) · Career Options — Excellence in Education (2013) · NCPCR–Udayan Care Certificate of Excellence (2009) · HCL Foundation Guest of Honour, ADP & Amity felicitations (2024).
"My students' awards are my biggest awards."
Rishi — National Award from the President of India (2016). Harish — National Award from the Vice President of India (2018). Sachin — National Award, Best Employee with Disabilities (2020).
Trained at Manovikas. Employed with dignity. Honoured by the nation.
Vishisht Yuva Karyakarta
Special Youth Worker honour for grassroots youth service.
District Science Exhibition — 2nd Prize, "Energy"
The first certificate of a documented life: a schoolboy's solar-energy project.