People, Positions and Obituaries · 10 September 2026

Kishor Makwana to Receive Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 10 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), will receive the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026 on September 9 in New Delhi.
  • The award is presented through a nomination process initiated by the Prime Point Foundation in cooperation with the Jury Committee of the Sansad Ratna Awards, honouring his contributions to social justice, human rights, and the dignity of the Scheduled Castes community.
  • The award ceremony will be held during the 16th edition of the Sansad Ratna Awards 2026, organised by civil society representatives to honour exceptional public service and legislative achievements.