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Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), is set to receive the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026. The award recognises the contribution of the NCSC towards social justice, protection of the constitutional and legal rights of Scheduled Castes, and public service. Prime Point Foundation and the Sansad Ratna Awards Jury nominated the NCSC for this honour. The award also acknowledges Makwana’s leadership and dedicated service during his tenure as Chairman. It is scheduled to be presented during the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 event in Delhi, highlighting the importance of equality, dignity, justice, and empowerment.