IN COLLABORATION WITH
UDAI Rotary International DDU College Global Development Foundation Prayogbharti Foundation
πŸ† UDAI, Rotary, DDUC, GDF & Prayogbharti Present

MANAN Diversity, Equity & Inclusion CONCLAVE & AWARDS 2026

Recognising Excellence in DEI & Mental Health

πŸ“ Venue
DDU Auditorium, Dwarka
πŸ“… Date
18 April 2026
⏰ Time
03:30 PM – 06:30 PM
1L+
Audience Reach
500+
Live Audience
2
Jury Rounds
20+
Award Categories
About the Event

Recognising Excellence in DEI & Mental Health

πŸ“ Venue Address: Plot no-155 C-8, Pocket C, Sector 17 Dwarka, New Delhi – 110078

Mannan DEI Awards – 2026 is a distinguished platform dedicated to recognising excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across sectors, and honouring pioneering efforts in advancing mental health equity and inclusive wellbeing practices.

The event celebrates organizations, institutions, leaders, educators, mental health professionals, corporates, and changemakers who are actively shaping inclusive cultures and psychologically safe environments.

This gathering spotlights transformative initiatives that promote equal opportunity, gender equity, accessibility, cultural inclusion, disability rights, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, workplace fairness, and mental health advocacy.

The event features keynote addresses, DEI and mental health leadership discussions, recognition ceremonies, and networking with industry leaders, professionals, educators, and social impact pioneers.

Who Is This For?
Organizations
Institutions
Corporate Leaders
Educators
Mental Health Professionals
Startups
NGOs
Changemakers
Gender Equity Champions
Disability Rights Advocates
LGBTQIA+ Advocates
Social Entrepreneurs
Policy Makers
HR Leaders
Benefits of Winning
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Build Your Profile

Strengthens credibility as a leader in DEI and Mental Health Advocacy.

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National Media Exposure

Media partners provide national coverage and raise winners' profiles.

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Networking Opportunities

Connect with DEI leaders, HR heads, policymakers, and social entrepreneurs.

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Marketing Leverage

Use recognition in brand campaigns, CSR communication, and recruitment branding.

Jury' List

Our Distinguished Patron

Prof. H. C. Jain
Prof. H. C. Jain
Principal, Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College, University of Delhi, with decades of academic leadership in higher education.
Dr. Ravi Gugnani
Dr. Ravi Gugnani
District Governor RI Year 2025–26, Rotary District 3011.
CA Ajeet Jalan
CA Ajeet Jalan
District Governor RI Year 2026–27, Rotary District 3011.
PDG Rtn. Ashok Kantoor
PDG Rtn. Ashok Kantoor
District Governor RI Year 2022–23, Chartered Accountant, Rotary District 3011.
Dr. Jitendra Nagpal
Dr. Jitendra Nagpal
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist & Program Director, Expressions India
Senior psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent mental health, advisor, WHO collaborator, and leader in school wellbeing initiatives.
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Jury' List

Our Distinguished Jury

Dr. Narasimhan Subramanian
Dr. Narasimhan Subramanian
Senior Urologist & Robotic Surgeon
Senior Urologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals with 34+ years of experience in uro-oncology, kidney stones, endourology, and minimally invasive procedures.
Prof. Veera Gupta
Prof. Veera Gupta
Professor & Head Department of Educational Policy NIEPA
Education policy expert specializing in inclusive education, teacher education and learning disabilities.
Dr. G. P. Rao
Dr. G. P. Rao
Executive Coach & Leadership Trainer
Executive coach and leadership trainer with 37+ years of HR and management experience.
D. V. Shastry
D. V. Shastry
Executive Director Natural Gas Society
Energy sector professional with 40+ years of experience in natural gas, project management and HR leadership.
Dr. Roma Kumar
Dr. Roma Kumar
Senior Consultant Psychologist
Mental health expert specializing in neuropsychological assessments and counselling.
Dr. Nidhi Tewathia
Dr. Nidhi Tewathia
Associate Professor School of Global Affairs
Economist specializing in urban economy, ICT and gender dynamics in society.
Dr. Adityanjee
Dr. Adityanjee
A physician, psychiatrist, thinker and intellectual
Focuses on human rights, public policy, geo-politics and strategic studies. He studied for his MBBS at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and completed his MD in Psychiatry from the same institution.
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Organizing Team' List

Our Organizing Team

Rtn. Dr. Radesh Suri
Rtn. Dr. Radesh Suri
Organizing Team
Renowned clinical psychologist with 40+ years experience in neuropsychology and counselling.
Rtn. Rajeev Thukral
Rtn. Rajeev Thukral
Organizing Team
MIT Sloan alumnus with 35+ years experience in strategy and corporate governance.
Rtn. Dr. Anuj Mittal
Rtn. Dr. Anuj Mittal
Organizing Team
Senior psychiatrist with 30+ years experience in mental health and research.
Rtn. Dr. Atul Vaish
Rtn. Dr. Atul Vaish
Organizing Team
Senior orthopaedic surgeon with 38+ years experience in trauma and joint replacement.
Rtn. Dr. Shravan Gupta
Rtn. Dr. Shravan Gupta
Organizing Team
Consultant child specialist practicing in West Delhi for over 34 years.
Tanu Rajput
Tanu Rajput
Organizing Team
Founder Trustee of UDAI Working Together Works promoting inclusive education.
Narender Vishwakarma
Narender Vishwakarma
Organizing Team
Compliance, audit and cybersecurity leader with expertise in DPDP Act,GDPR, HIPAA and ISO 27001.
Rtn. Rajiv Katyal
Rtn. Rajiv Katyal
Organizing Team
Club Secretary, Rotary Club of Delhi Janak.
Rtn. Krishma
Rtn. Krishma
Organizing Team
A special educator with 25+ years of experience in education, social welfare, and leadership, focused on building inclusive learning environments. She combines strong administrative expertise with specialized knowledge in disability advocacy to support holistic student development.
PP Rtn. Sudhir Sehrawat
PP Rtn. Sudhir Sehrawat
Organizing Team
Chairman, Child and Mental Health Committee, Rotary Club of Delhi Janak, Delhi Jal Board.
Rtn. Dr. Poonam Suri
Rtn. Dr. Poonam Suri
Organizing Team
Associate Professor and researcher with 35+ years experience in education and community development.
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How This Program Works

Program Timelines

17 Mar 2026
Launch
Go-Live & Open Nominations
Portal opens for all eligible candidates. Submissions accepted online through the nomination form.
07 Apr 2026
Deadline
Nominations Close
Final deadline is 11:59 PM IST. No late submissions will be accepted after this date.
08 -12 Apr 2026
Review
Review by Jury
Evaluation panel reviews all submissions. Shortlisting based on merit and impact.
13 Apr 2026
Final
Final Sign-off & Winners List
Winners officially confirmed and locked by the organising committee.
14–16 Apr 2026
Prep
Certificates & Event Collateral
Preparation of trophies, certificates, and all event materials for the ceremony.
18 Apr 2026
πŸ† Main Event
Grand Award Ceremony
DDU Auditorium, Dwarka β€” 03:30 PM to 06:30 PM. Keynotes, networking sessions, and awards presentation.
Sponsorship Programs

Partner With Purpose

1,00,000+
Audience Reach via Media & Ads
500+
Live Audience at Award Ceremony
Multi-Channel
Print Β· Electronic Β· Social Media
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Title Sponsor
β‚Ή3,00,000/-
  • Print, Electronic & Social Media
  • Logo on all promotional apparel
  • Name endorsed on stage
  • Logo on slideshow (open & close)
  • 10 Invite Passes
  • Souvenir ad β€” Full Page
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Gold Sponsor
β‚Ή2,00,000/-
  • Print, Electronic & Social Media
  • Logo on all promotional apparel
  • Name endorsed on stage
  • Logo on slideshow (open & close)
  • 5 Invite Passes
  • Souvenir ad β€” Half Page
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Silver Sponsor
β‚Ή1,50,000/-
  • Print, Electronic & Social Media
  • Logo on all promotional apparel
  • Name endorsed on stage
  • Logo on slideshow (open & close)
  • 3 Invite Passes
  • Souvenir ad β€” Quarter Page
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Bronze Sponsor
β‚Ή75,000/-
  • Print, Electronic & Social Media
  • Logo on all promotional apparel
  • Name endorsed on stage
  • Logo on slideshow (open & close)
  • 2 Invite Passes
  • Souvenir ad β€” 1/6th Page
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General Sponsor
β‚Ή40,000/-
  • Print, Electronic & Social Media
  • Name endorsed on stage
  • 1 Invite Pass
  • Souvenir ad β€” 1/8th Page
Organising Committee

Contact Us

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Email

[email protected]

For nominations, queries & partnerships
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Phone

+91 97115 60504

Mon–Sat Β· 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST
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Organising Committee

MANNAN DEI

In collaboration with GDF, UDAI, DDUC, Prayogbharti & Rotary Present
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Venue Address

DDU Auditorium, Dwarka

Azad Hind Fauj Marg, Dwarka Sector-3, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi, 110078
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