“If you want to reach real peace in this world, start educating children”- Mahatma Gandhi
Late Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta was a prominent Indian politician, academician, and sports administrator. In recognition of his contributions, he was posthumously awarded the Padma Shri in 2017.
Dr Gupta had a rich academic background, having completed his PhD in social work from Lucknow University. He went on to become a professor of social work at the same university and later served as the vice-chancellor of the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University in Varanasi.
He was an Indian politician and a former Minister of State for Steel in the Government of India. He was also the president of the Badminton Association of India and served as a member of the Executive Council of the Indian Olympic Association. Under his guidance, Indian Badminton rose to new heights and became globally known for organizing international tournaments.
A big token of appreciation goes to him for his work organizing the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. His efforts helped improve the infrastructure and facilities for various sports in the country.
He was also instrumental in setting up Babu Banarasi Das University in Lucknow, which has become a leading centre for higher education in Uttar Pradesh. His inclination to improve Indian Education started with a will to see India on the global platforms. Today, his sincere efforts have led us to marvel around the around.
“If you want to reach real peace in this world, start educating children”- Mahatma Gandhi
Late Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta was a prominent Indian politician, academician, and sports administrator. In recognition of his contributions, he was posthumously awarded the Padma Shri in 2017.
Dr Gupta had a rich academic background, having completed his PhD in social work from Lucknow University. He went on to become a professor of social work at the same university and later served as the vice-chancellor of the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith University in Varanasi.
He was an Indian politician and a former Minister of State for Steel in the Government of India. He was also the president of the Badminton Association of India and served as a member of the Executive Council of the Indian Olympic Association. Under his guidance, Indian Badminton rose to new heights and became globally known for organizing international tournaments.
A big token of appreciation goes to him for his work organizing the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi. His efforts helped improve the infrastructure and facilities for various sports in the country.
He was also instrumental in setting up Babu Banarasi Das University in Lucknow, which has become a leading centre for higher education in Uttar Pradesh. His inclination to improve Indian Education started with a will to see India on the global platforms. Today, his sincere efforts have led us to marvel around the around.
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