Kolkata : Reported by Sanatan Mahakud. Dr. Suresh Kumar Agarwal, Director of International Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, was conferred with the prestigious Vivekananda Peace Award by Literary, Cultural and Social Forum in recognition of his enduring contributions toward peace, social harmony, and value-based education. The award was presented on January 12, 2026, marking the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, observed nationwide as National Youth Day.
Dr. Agarwal received the honor in a solemn and dignified ceremony attended by eminent personalities from the academic, cultural, and social spheres. The award was handed over by Nagathahalli Ramesh, social influencer from Karnataka, who was present as the Chief Guest.
Widely respected for his visionary leadership and tireless efforts in promoting human values and world peace, Dr. Agarwal expressed gratitude on receiving the award and reaffirmed his commitment to working toward a more peaceful, inclusive, and compassionate society, inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda.
The event was graced by several distinguished guests, including Prof. Dr. Partha Sarathi Chakraborty, CEO of MCKV Group of Colleges; Pitambar Banik, Vice President of Utkal Sansad; Mahesh Burman; Ashis Basak; Sangita Das; along with many other academicians, writers, cultural figures, and social leaders.
Speakers paid rich tributes to Swami Vivekananda’s enduring legacy, emphasizing his message of universal brotherhood, service to humanity, and the role of education in building a peaceful society. Honoring Dr. Agarwal on Vivekananda Jayanti was described as a meaningful acknowledgment of these timeless ideals in action.
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