New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has been chosen for the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) 2025 by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, the institute’s highest recognition for its alumni.

In a formal communication, IIT Kanpur Director Prof. Manindra Agrawal informed Kumar of the honour, describing it as recognition of his “exceptional merit” and “exemplary professional accomplishments.” Kumar, who graduated in civil engineering from IIT Kanpur in the 1980s, currently heads the Election Commission of India.

“The Distinguished Alumni Award (DAA) of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is the highest award given by the Institute to its alumni in recognition of their achievements of exceptional merit. On behalf of IIT Kanpur, it is

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