Vice President confers Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award for Academic Excellence on Professor K. Chockalingam

Senior academic K. Chockalingam. File | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Vice President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan conferred the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Award for Academic Excellence for 2026 on senior academic K. Chockalingam, recognising his contributions to scholarship, institution building and the advancement of public administration.According to a press release, the award was presented at the 72nd annual meeting of the general body of Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in New Delhi on October 31. The honour celebrates Prof. Chockalingam’s academic career, spanning more than five decades and marked by pioneering work in criminology and victimology, university leadership, international recognition and a sustained commitment to connecting scholarship with public service.The award citation records his achievements in teaching, research, academic administration and professional leadership, alongside his contribution to institutions devoted to justice and public service, the release added. Published - November 07, 2026 10:15 am IST