MANAN Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion
Thank you to every patron, jury member, speaker, partner, and delegate who joined us at DDU Auditorium, Dwarka, for an evening celebrating excellence in DEI and mental health. Here is a look back at how the day unfolded.
A day that celebrated inclusion, equity, and the courage to care.
On 17 April 2026, MANAN DEI Conclave & Awards brought together 520+ delegates — corporates, educators, clinicians, Rotarians, and grassroots changemakers — at DDU Auditorium, Dwarka, for an afternoon of honest conversation and overdue recognition.
From a moving opening keynote on mental health equity to a power panel on DEI in Indian workplaces, 24 honourees were recognised across corporate, education, mental health, and community categories. The evening closed with a fireside chat and fresh community commitments for the year ahead.
The Day in Review
Registration & high tea
Guests welcomed at DDU Auditorium, Dwarka.
Inaugural & lamp lighting
Ceremonial opening with patrons and chief guests.
Keynote · Mental Health Equity
Dr. R.K. Suri, Expressions India.
Panel · DEI in the Indian Workplace
Corporate leaders, HR heads and policy experts.
Award presentation
24 honourees recognised across categories.
Fireside chat & closing
Reflections on the year ahead and community commitments.
Key Highlights
What made MANAN DEI Awards 2026 different.
3 keynote Addresses
4 Power Panels
24 Awards Presented
Community Commitments
Event gallery
Moments from the day.
A visual recap of the keynotes, panels, award presentation, and warm conversations that made MANAN 2026 special.
Guest Speakers
On stage at MANAN 2026.
The voices that anchored the afternoon — from clinicians and educators to corporate leaders and Rotarians
Mrs. Ankita Sharma
Co-Founder at TalktoAngel
Prof. Hemchand Jain
Principal, DDU College
Prof. Anuradha Jain
Principal, Dean at VIPS
Maj. Gen Sunil Chandra
PVC, Shobhit University
Prof. (Dr.) Prasannanshu
Professor, National Law University
Dr. K.S.Chandrasekar
Vice Chancellor Cluster University of Jammu
Dr. Anuj Mittal
HOD, Dept. of Psychiatry, DDU Hospital
Prof (Dr.) Shaveta Gagneja
Director, Fairfield Institute of Management & Technology
Organizing Team's List
Our organizing team.
The volunteers, clinicians, educators and Rotarians who orchestrated every detail of MANAN DEI Awards 2026.
Rtn. Dr. Radesh Suri
Renowned clinical psychologist with 40+ years in neuropsychology and counselling.
Rtn. Rajeev Thukral
MIT Sloan alumnus with 35+ years in strategy and corporate governance.
Rtn. Dr. Anuj Mittal
Senior psychiatrist with 30+ years experience in mental health and research.
Rtn. Dr. Shravan Gupta
Consultant child specialist practising in West Delhi for 34+ years.
Rtn. Dr. Atul Vaish
Senior orthopaedic surgeon with 38+ years experience in trauma and joint replacement.
Tanu Rajput
Founder Trustee of UDAI Working Together Works promoting inclusive education.
Narender Vishwakarma
Compliance, audit and cybersecurity leader with expertise in DPDP Act,GDPR, HIPAA and ISO 27001.
Rtn. Rajiv Katyal
Club Secretary, Rotary Club of Delhi Janak.
Rtn. Dr. Poonam Suri
Associate Professor and researcher with 35+ years experience in education and community development.
Rtn. Krishma
A special educator with 25+ years of experience in education, social welfare, and leadership, focused on building inclusive learning environments.
PP Rtn. Sudhir Sehrawat
Chairman, Child and Mental Health Committee, Rotary Club of Delhi Janak, Delhi Jal Board.
Until Next Year
A heartfelt thank you, from all of us.
MANAN DEI Conclave & Awards 2026 concluded on 17 April 2026. For media coverage, photo requests, or to stay in touch for the 2027 edition, write to the organising committee.