Guwahati: Prof. Dr. Prakash Divakaran, Vice Chancellor of Himalayan University, has been conferred with the prestigious “Iconic Leadership in Higher Education – 2026” award at the Education Leadership Summit & Awards 2026 held in Guwahati.
The award was presented during a formal ceremony at Radisson Blu Hotel, recognizing Prof. Dr. Divakaran’s exemplary leadership, academic vision, and significant contributions to the advancement of higher education in India. The honour acknowledges his sustained efforts in strengthening institutional governance, promoting academic excellence, fostering research culture, and encouraging innovation-driven, student-centric education.
The Education Leadership Summit & Awards was organized by ArdorComm Media Group and witnessed participation from education leaders, policymakers, academicians, and industry stakeholders from across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Dr. Prakash Divakaran expressed gratitude for the recognition and dedicated the award to the collective efforts of faculty members, researchers, staff, and students. He reaffirmed his commitment to building inclusive, future-ready higher education institutions aligned with national and global academic standards.
The award further reinforces Himalayan University’s growing reputation as a centre for academic leadership, innovation, and quality-driven higher education in the North Eastern region and beyond.