Dr. Prashant Dwivedi
Dr. Prashant Dwivedi (born 25 May 1987) is an Indian social activist, public welfare strategist and grassroots organizer who serves as the President of Bharat Manch Trust. His work has focused on public welfare, civic awareness, cultural diplomacy, social engagement, policy awareness and recognition of contributions made by individuals and institutions across different sectors of Indian society.
Through Bharat Manch Trust, Dr. Prashant Dwivedi has been associated with national platforms involving public representatives, judicial professionals, healthcare experts, educators, artists, sportspersons, social workers and grassroots organizations. The Trust's activities include civic engagement programmes, public welfare initiatives, cultural events, legal awareness activities and national award ceremonies.
Early life and background
Dr. Prashant Dwivedi was born on 25 May 1987. His professional activities have centered on social development, public welfare, civic participation and institutional coordination.
He became associated with Bharat Manch during its formative period and contributed to the development of its organizational structure, public outreach programmes and multi-state activities. His role has included coordinating civic platforms and developing programmes intended to connect citizens, professionals, institutions and public representatives.
Bharat Manch Trust
Bharat Manch Trust is a socio-cultural and public welfare organization based in Delhi. The organization operates around the positioning statement "Every Indian's Platform" and describes itself as a civic platform working for public welfare, social participation, cultural unity and constructive democratic expression.
The organization was developed as a non-partisan civic assembly with activities covering public welfare, civic awareness, cultural programmes, legal assistance, social recognition and community engagement.
Dr. Prashant Dwivedi has been associated with Bharat Manch since its early foundational phase and has played a role in developing its administrative hierarchy, outreach programmes and multi-state network.
Under his leadership, Bharat Manch has organized national award programmes, cultural events, policy discussions and community welfare activities.
Social platform
Bharat Manch describes itself as a social organization that has been working for public welfare and social development since 2013.
Its activities bring together people from different professional and social backgrounds through programmes focused on public service, cultural interaction, social recognition and civic awareness.
The organization emphasizes the participation of citizens, institutions, professionals and community representatives in addressing social and public-interest issues.
Justice Forum
The Justice Forum associated with Bharat Manch focuses on providing assistance to deprived and economically disadvantaged sections of society.
Its stated objective is to improve access to justice and help individuals understand their rights and available legal remedies. The initiative is associated with legal awareness, public-interest assistance and access to pro-bono legal support.
The organization's approach emphasizes equal treatment and accessible assistance for people who may face difficulties navigating administrative or judicial systems.
Honor Forum
Bharat Manch organizes two prominent annual recognition programmes: the Delhi Ratna Award, generally held in April, and the Gems of India Award Ceremony, generally held in November.
These programmes recognize individuals and institutions for contributions in fields such as public administration, judiciary, education, healthcare, sports, arts, social service, rural development and community welfare.
Vision and guiding philosophy
The operational philosophy of Bharat Manch is centered on civic responsibility, social equity, public participation and cultural unity.
The organization states that government policies and administrative systems should be examined from the perspective of their impact on ordinary citizens. It seeks to promote awareness of public policies and encourage constructive communication between citizens and institutions.
Its principal objectives include:
- Studying the ground-level impact of government welfare schemes and administrative policies.
- Presenting observations and feedback concerning public administration and governance.
- Promoting legal awareness and access to justice for economically disadvantaged communities.
- Conducting public awareness programmes concerning education, healthcare, civil rights and government welfare schemes.
- Promoting cultural interaction between different regions and communities.
- Encouraging youth participation, volunteering and civic leadership.
- Supporting public welfare and community development initiatives.
- Promoting constructive dialogue between citizens and institutional stakeholders.
Dr. Prashant Dwivedi has described Bharat Manch as a transparent and collaborative civic platform rather than a political or adversarial organization.
Delhi Ratna Award Ceremony
The Delhi Ratna Award Ceremony is one of the principal annual programmes associated with Bharat Manch. The programme was initiated in 2013 and is designed to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to public life and society.
The award programme covers fields including:
- Judiciary
- Public administration
- Education
- Healthcare
- Sports
- Fine arts
- Dance and music
- Mass media
- Social service
- Rural development
- Community welfare
The Delhi Ratna platform has also been used to recognize individuals whose contributions to society may not otherwise receive widespread public attention.
According to Bharat Manch, the programme has included participation from Justice K. G. Balakrishnan, former Chief Justice of India; Shri Shyam Jajoo, Senior Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party; and Dr. C. K. Khanna, former President of VCCI and member of the IPL Governing Council.
A former judge of the Supreme Court of India also participated as chief guest at one of the award ceremonies.
Dr. Prashant Dwivedi has associated the Delhi Ratna platform with remembering lesser-known and unsung freedom fighters whose contributions to India's independence movement have received limited recognition.
The award ceremonies have recognized judges, advocates, IAS and IPS officers, educators, doctors, sportspersons, artists, dancers, social workers and representatives from other professional fields.
8th Delhi Ratna Award Ceremony
The eighth Delhi Ratna Award Ceremony was organized by Bharat Manch at the Ambedkar International Centre in Delhi.
The event brought together individuals from the judiciary, legal profession, public administration, education, healthcare, sports, dance, arts and social service.
Dr. Prashant Dwivedi, as President of Bharat Manch, stated that the programme was dedicated to remembering freedom fighters whose names and contributions had not received adequate representation in mainstream accounts of India's independence movement.
The event was organized with associated organizations including Sky World and Pratham Foundation.
Cultural programmes
Bharat Manch has organized cultural programmes intended to promote India's artistic traditions and encourage cultural interaction.
The organization has presented classical dance, folk arts, music, theatre and other forms of cultural expression through public events.
One notable cultural programme was organized in association with Kathak Dharohar on 24 April 2023 near India Gate in Delhi. The programme included a cultural evening and the Delhi Ratna Samman ceremony.
The cultural initiatives seek to connect public recognition with the preservation and presentation of India's diverse cultural heritage.
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav programme
As part of the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of India's independence under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Bharat Manch organized a cultural presentation dedicated to the lesser-known contributors and freedom fighters of India's independence movement.
The principal presentation was titled 75 Minutes by 75 Artistes and brought together artists representing different Indian classical and regional artistic traditions.
The programme incorporated:
- Indian classical dance
- Regional folk performances
- Classical music
- Theatre
- Multimedia presentations
- Historical and cultural narratives
The programme sought to encourage public awareness of India's freedom movement while presenting India's cultural diversity through a combined artistic production.
Gems of India Award Ceremony
The Gems of India Award Ceremony is the second major annual recognition programme associated with Bharat Manch.
The programme is generally organized in November and focuses on recognizing contributions at the community and grassroots levels.
Areas represented through the programme include:
- Social work
- Education
- Rural healthcare
- Spiritual and cultural activities
- Sustainable agriculture
- Indigenous entrepreneurship
- Community development
- Innovation
- Public service
The programme complements the Delhi Ratna Award by providing a platform for individuals and organizations working in localized and community-oriented fields.
Positivity Gems of India Award 2022
In 2022, Bharat Manch organized the Positivity Gems of India Award, recognizing 27 personalities and institutions from different parts of India.
The recognized participants represented areas including healthcare, education, spiritual research, organic farming, industrial activity and non-profit initiatives.
The programme focused on individuals and organizations whose activities were presented as positive examples of community service, social resilience and national development.
Public welfare and community initiatives
Bharat Manch conducts grassroots-level public welfare programmes under the organizational coordination of Dr. Prashant Dwivedi.
The areas of community engagement include:
- Women's safety and legal rights awareness.
- Public health and preventive healthcare programmes.
- Nutritional and health awareness.
- Environmental restoration activities.
- Urban cleanliness campaigns.
- Environmental responsibility workshops.
- Youth leadership programmes.
- Cross-cultural exchanges.
- Civic volunteer training.
- Public-interest legal assistance.
- Pro-bono legal counselling.
- Administrative and civic awareness.
The Trust works with professionals, researchers, healthcare specialists, educational institutions and local community organizations in implementing selected initiatives.
Institutional engagement and policy dialogue
Institutional engagement is an important component of Bharat Manch's activities. The organization has participated in meetings and consultations involving legislative representatives, public officials and government institutions.
These interactions are intended to facilitate communication concerning grassroots issues, public welfare, cultural preservation, social outreach and institutional cooperation.
Engagements during 2025
During 2025, representatives associated with Bharat Manch Trust participated in consultations with senior public representatives and state-level leadership.
Reported engagements included:
- A meeting with the Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly during an institutional conference at the Chandigarh Vidhan Sabha.
- An interaction with the Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh concerning cultural preservation and social outreach programmes.
- A meeting with the Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar concerning the expansion of the Trust's provincial activities.
- Interactions with Union Cabinet Ministers concerning national programmes and public welfare initiatives.
The consultations covered areas including cultural diplomacy, disaster relief coordination, social outreach and the expansion of the Trust's multi-state activities.
Leadership and organizational roles
Dr. Prashant Dwivedi has held leadership and administrative positions in organizations associated with civic, social and professional activities.
His reported positions include:
- President – Bharat Manch Trust
- National General Secretary – All India Panchayat Parishad
- Former Member – Delhi Minority Commission, Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
- Former Director (Asia) – Commonwealth Vocational University, Kingdom of Tonga
- Managing Director – Sky World Network & Bharat Web Technology
As National General Secretary of All India Panchayat Parishad, he has been associated with discussions concerning Panchayati Raj institutions, local self-governance and rural development.
Organizational impact
Bharat Manch has developed a programme portfolio combining national award ceremonies, cultural events, civic awareness activities and grassroots public welfare initiatives.
Its programmes bring together stakeholders from different professional and social sectors, including public administration, judiciary, education, healthcare, sports, arts, media and social service.
Dr. Prashant Dwivedi's organizational approach emphasizes collaboration, institutional partnerships and decentralized participation.
The organization's activities have included programmes across different linguistic, cultural and geographic communities in India.
Public service and mission
Bharat Manch describes public welfare as one of its principal missions.
Its mission areas include:
Public Welfare Organization
Bharat Manch works on public welfare programmes intended to support community development and social participation.
Education Contribution
The organization promotes public education and awareness concerning government policies, administrative systems and public welfare schemes.
Public Service
Through its public programmes, Bharat Manch seeks to connect community representatives with public officials, professionals and institutional stakeholders.
Delhi Ratna Award
The Delhi Ratna Award is organized as an annual recognition programme generally held in April.
Gems of India Award
The Gems of India Award Ceremony is generally held in November and recognizes individuals and institutions for contributions to society.
Events and programmes
Bharat Manch has organized cultural, civic and recognition programmes in Delhi and other locations.
One of the documented programmes was the cultural evening organized by Bharat Manch and Kathak Dharohar on 24 April 2023 near India Gate in Delhi, alongside the Delhi Ratna Samman ceremony.
The organization has also promoted cultural dance events and programmes designed to bring together different artistic traditions and communities.
Community outreach
Bharat Manch's community outreach activities have included public awareness campaigns, volunteer engagement, legal awareness, health initiatives, environmental activities and youth programmes.
The organization reports engagement with volunteers and community participants through its different social and public welfare initiatives.
Its programmes seek to combine civic education with direct community participation.
Legacy and continuing work
Dr. Prashant Dwivedi continues to serve as President of Bharat Manch Trust and remains associated with the organization's public welfare, cultural and civic programmes.
His continuing areas of focus include strengthening grassroots public welfare activities, expanding socio-legal assistance, promoting cultural preservation, encouraging civic participation and developing platforms for recognition of community contributions.
His work through Bharat Manch combines national recognition ceremonies with cultural programmes, public welfare initiatives and policy awareness activities.
External links
- Official website – Bharat Manch Trust