UoH alumnus Sh. Kumar Ashish (Integrated Master’s program in Economics, Batch: 2006-11) has been awarded the “Chairman’s Commendation” on 30th Annual Day of Airports Authority of India (AAI). He was part of the team that assisted in preparation of National Airports Development Plan 2047 in a timely manner through collection and analysis of cross-country data, background research and analysis and key policy suggestions. Ashish works as Assistant General Manager at the AAI.
AAI release about the award says, “The Airports Authority of India proudly recognises the remarkable dedication and achievements of individuals who have significantly contributed to the growth and innovation of India’s aviation sector. Chairman AAI, Sh. Vipin Kumar, IAS, presented ‘Chairman Awards’ to the outstanding performers, acknowledging their relentless pursuit of excellence and dedication to service. As we mark 30 years of AAI, we celebrate our journey of progress and reaffirm our commitment to building a stronger and more connected aviation future. Congratulations to all the awardees for their incredible contribution and for setting new benchmarks of excellence in aviation!”
Before joining Airports Authority of India in 2017, Ashish has also worked with Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India and Indian School of Business (ISB). Apart from excelling in academics, Ashish was also very active in various student activities during his UoH stay. He played instrumental role in starting SPIC MACAY activities in large number with hundreds of volunteers from across the disciplines and placing the UoH as one of the most active centres for SPIC MACAY; his team also used to assist in key events organised by the UoH Event Management Team. He also undertook other leadership roles at the university such as Student Representatives in various bodies, Student Coordinator of Economics Placement Cell etc. He won many literary prizes and also contributed articles for the UoH Herald. Ashish initiated the UoH Economics alumni networking activities in 2011 and has been contributing towards this since then.
Mesmerising his UoH stay Ashish says, “The university gave me excellent platform to explore my inner strengths, to do lots of experiments with real life situations, to learn new things and to unlearn many other things. I developed deep interest in working for social causes and was able to satisfy my activism at the UoH. I’ve got amazing lifetime friends and mentors from the UoH and feel very privileged about this. The UoH provides excellent academic infrastructure with world class faculty members and other support which is also complemented by its equally important and very unique natural lakes, heritage rocks, flora and fauna. It is indeed a national asset.”