Dr. Anil K Rajvanshi, Director of Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute, Phaltan, Maharashtra has been chosen for the prestigious PAN IIT Social Impact Award 2026. This award will be given to him on 24h April 2026 at the PAN IIT conference in Long Beach California.

Dr. Rajvanshi, a 2022 Padma Shri Awardee, was chosen for his grassroot innovations and sustainability work. Five other awardees who are the stalwarts of Silicon Valley have been chosen for their impact and leadership in the areas of academia, AI, Healthcare, entrepreneurship and corporate leadership.

PAN IIT conferences are one the most prestigious conferences showcasing the worldwide impact of  IITians in the fields of technology, commerce and academia.

In the past PAN IIT conferences have been addressed by President Bill Clinton, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sunder Pichai, Bill Gates, among others.