
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 9: Dogra Educational Trust has been conferred with the prestigious special appreciation award under the “Innovation Catalyst” category at the ICC World Technology Convention 2026 held at the Jio World Convention Centre. The award was received on behalf of the Trust by Dr Samar Dev Singh Charak in recognition of the institution’s remarkable contribution towards innovation and excellence in the field of education.
Organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce under the theme “Technology for Make in India,” the convention brought together technology leaders, innovators, policymakers, startups, industry experts, and academic institutions from across India and abroad. The “Innovation Catalyst” category recognizes institutions and organizations that have developed innovative systems, services and practices contributing towards organizational growth, competitiveness and transformative impact.
Dogra Educational Trust received the honour for its pioneering initiatives in higher education, research promotion, digital governance, academic innovation, and industry-oriented learning. Built on the strong foundation laid by Founder Gulchain Singh Charak and guided by Chairperson Surekha Charak, the Trust has emerged as a centre of academic excellence and institutional innovation.
Under the leadership of Dr Samar Dev Singh Charak, the Trust has strengthened technology-enabled governance systems, NAAC-compliant academic practices, research culture, patents, faculty development programmes and collaborations with JKEDI, DLSA and reputed law firms, while expanding quality higher education opportunities for students from semi-urban and border districts of Jammu and Kashmir.






