New Delhi The Lok Nayak Jayaprakash International Studies and Development Centre (LNJPISDC) has announced the conferment of the JP International Awards 2025, to be presented at a national-level ceremony scheduled on 21 December 2025 at Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Rajghat, New Delhi. The annual award ceremony is a flagship event that brings together eminent personalities, scholars, social leaders and youth representatives from across India and abroad to celebrate outstanding contributions to nation-building, social transformation and public service.
Organised in the spirit of the ideals of Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan and Mahatma Gandhi, the JP International Awards honour individuals who have demonstrated exemplary commitment to democratic values, social justice, cultural enrichment and human development. The venue at Gandhi Smriti lends historic and symbolic significance to the ceremony, underscoring the shared philosophy of truth, service and non-violence that inspires the awards.
Under the Literature Sector, the LNJPISDC Governing Board and Jury have unanimously selected Dr Rafique Masudi, eminent public servant and former Additional Director General(ADG), Doordarshan, for the JP International Award 2025. Dr Masudi has been chosen in recognition of his distinguished contribution to literature, communication, cultural heritage preservation and public discourse, as well as his lifelong engagement with issues of social relevance and national integration.
Dr Masudi’s work reflects a rare synthesis of intellectual depth, administrative excellence and social sensitivity, aligning closely with the core values upheld by the JP International Awards. His selection adds special distinction to the 2025 edition of the awards, which seeks to highlight role models whose work continues to inspire society at large.
The Lok Nayak Jayaprakash International Studies and Development Centre (LNJPISDC) is a social, cultural, and creative organization that organizes annual national and international events honoring outstanding personalities.
The organization is guided by the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi, rooted in truth, non-violence, social justice, and the upliftment of the masses. Hosting the ceremony at Gandhi Smriti underscores this shared legacy and reflects LNJPISDC’s commitment to these enduring values.
