Bengaluru, January 2026: The Vande Mataram Award 2026, a prestigious national recognition celebrating excellence, service, and contribution to society, will be held on 25th January 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Mahadev Desai Auditorium, Gandhi Bhavan, Kumara Park, Bengaluru.
The award ceremony marks a significant national and cultural milestone, commemorating 150 years of “Vande Mataram” (1876–2026), composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, and seeks to honour individuals who exemplify integrity, leadership, innovation, and service to the nation.
Distinguished Chief Guests & Dignitaries
The event will be graced by eminent personalities from the judiciary, law enforcement, healthcare, science, and creative industries, including:
Shri Ashok B. Hinchigeri, Chairman, Karnataka Law Commission & Former Judge, High Court of Karnataka
Shri Ashok G. Nijagannavar, Former High Court Judge & Member, Karnataka Law Commission
Shri Bhaskar Rao, Former ADGP & Former Commissioner of Police
Smt. Shalu Chawla, Renowned Cosmetic Scientist
Dr. Jyoti Neeraja, CEO, People Tree Hospitals
Shri Santosh Kumar Acharjya, Film Producer
Several senior judges, philanthropists, writers, professionals, and distinguished invitees from across India are also expected to attend the ceremony.
Award Categories
The Vande Mataram Award 2026 recognises excellence across diverse fields, including:
Entrepreneurship | Banking & Finance | Arts & Culture | Literature & Writing |
Music & Performing Arts | Education | Healthcare | Legal Services |
Social Service | Business Leadership | Innovation & Sustainability | Lifetime Achievement
About the Awards
The Vande Mataram Award 2026 honours individuals whose work reflects dedication to societal progress, ethical leadership, and national pride. The awards aim to bring credible national visibility to meaningful contributions aligned with the values symbolised by Vande Mataram.
The event is organised by 9 Figure Media, ensuring professional documentation and responsible media engagement.