Prabhakar Singh Awarded Atal Tiranga Samman 2025
In a solemn gathering held on December 26, 2025, at the NDMC Convention Center in New Delhi, Shri Prabhakar Singh, the former Director General of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), was honored with the prestigious Atal Tiranga Samman. This recognition was part of a larger event celebrating the 101st birth anniversary of the late former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Ceremony Highlights
The event, organized by the nationalist group ‘Salute Tiranga’, commemorated 30 distinguished individuals from across India for their exceptional contributions to various sectors. Singh, notable for his patriotism and significant impact on national development, stood out among the honorees.
With a remarkable career background, including a B.Tech (Hons) from IIT Kharagpur and an MBA-PGDM from MDI Gurgaon, Singh’s tenure at CPWD was marked by a 2500% increase in workload. His strategic initiatives include the construction of the New Parliament Building, Central Vista, and several other pivotal government structures.
- New Parliament Annexe Building
- Central Government Secretariat Buildings, now known as Kartavya Bhawans
- Prime Minister’s Museum
- Sadaiv Atal project
His leadership not only advanced infrastructure but also set high standards in project completion, earning him praise from former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Accomplishments and Recognitions
Described as ‘India’s Infrastructure Man’ in the book ‘100 Great IITians’, Singh’s contributions to engineering and management have been widely recognized. His accolades include:
- Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Kharagpur
- Eminent Engineer Award from the Institution of Engineers
- World Engineering Excellence Award
Currently, he holds several prestigious positions such as a Board Member at Unitech Ltd., Chairman of the Project Advisory Committee at IFSCA in GIFT City, and Presiding Arbitrator at the India International Arbitration Centre. Additionally, Singh is an accomplished poet with four published books of poetry, celebrated by prominent Indian leaders.
Distinguished Guests and Speeches
The award ceremony was graced by prominent figures including Swami Shri Chidanand Saraswati, Delhi MP Shri Manoj Tiwari, and other key political and spiritual leaders who spoke highly of Singh’s contributions and reflected on Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s legacy of governance and nationalism.
The event concluded on a patriotic note with the national anthem and chants of ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’, symbolizing the spirit of unity and national pride that the Atal Tiranga Samman aims to promote.
