Yes. At that time of year, the IIT Delhi Alumni Association celebrates the work and achievements of one of India’s most prominent figures. In 2025, Acharya Prashant received an outstanding contribution to the National Development (OCND) Award within its unique spiritual and social leadership. The award was presented by Kalpen Shukla, president of the IIT Delhi Alumni Association, at a special ceremony held in the IIT Delhi Seminar Hall on April 26.
The OCND Award is an honor of excellence awarded to IIT Delhi alumni in recognition of their important contribution to the progress of the country. There are more than 65,000 alumni worldwide, only a few are selected each year. The influence and extraordinary nature of this on Acharya Prashant has attracted attention. Along with him, this year’s winners contribute to academics, research, public administration and social leadership.
IIT Delhi Alumni Association focuses on national construction through its meaningful contribution to society. By recognizing Acharya Prashant within the spiritual and social leadership, the IIT Delhi Alumni Association emphasizes the importance of spirituality to personal growth and internal change, and its real impact on having in society.
Acharya Prashant is a B-Tech graduate in the 1999 class and is considered the most influential voice in the world in the modern spiritual world. His teachings are rooted in Vedanta, giving tens of millions of individuals in various departments an inner clarity and a stillness position. His popularity comes from his ability to effortlessly connect eternal wisdom to today’s complex challenges. Acharya Prashant’s approach discusses that spirituality is not retreating as an action, but a strong foundation for correct action.
In recent interactions with the IIT Delhi community, Acharya Prashant has addressed pressing global challenges from a spiritual clarity perspective. These range from artificial intelligence to freedom of speech and environmental degradation to mental health. Although stressing that lasting solutions not only require intelligence, he encourages future leaders to take moral action and make social impacts from the inner static place.
