On November 2nd, 2025, Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar was felicitated with the Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur at a ceremony held at its campus in Kanpur. The DAA, started in 1989, is the highest award given by IIT Kanpur to its alumni in recognition of their outstanding achievements. The award honours individuals for outstanding achievements, service to the institute, and contributions to society and nation-building. Shri Gyanesh Kumar graduated from IIT Kanpur with a B.Tech in Civil Engineering in 1985 and was conferred the award during the celebration of IIT Kanpur's 66th Foundation Day. Release ID: 2185586, Visitor Counter: 172.
Key Entities Referenced
Gyanesh Kumar: Chief Election Commissioner felicitated with Distinguished Alumni Award.
IIT Kanpur: Indian Institute of Technology that conferred the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Distinguished Alumnus Award (DAA): Highest award given by IIT Kanpur to its alumni.
Election Commission: Organization under which Gyanesh Kumar serves as Chief Election Commissioner.
Election Commission
Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh
Kumar felicitated with Distinguished Alumni
Award by IIT Kanpur
Posted On: 02 NOV 2025 7:37PM by PIB Delhi
1. Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar was felicitated with the Distinguished
Alumni Award (DAA) by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur at a ceremony held at
its campus in Kanpur today.
2. The Distinguished Alumnus Award (DAA), started in 1989, is the highest award given by IIT
Kanpur to its alumni in recognition of their outstanding achievements. Every year, the institute
works with its alumni to honour individuals for their outstanding achievements, service to the
institute, and exemplary contributions to society and nation-building.
3. The list of previous recipients contains illustrious names spanning fields of academic
excellence, entrepreneurial excellence, professional excellence and service to the nation.
4. CEC Shri Gyanesh Kumar graduated from IIT Kanpur with a B.Tech in Civil Engineering in
the year 1985 and was conferred the award by the Institute during the celebration of its 66th
Foundation Day today.
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