Naalaiya Kalam Awards 2026 Winners Announced, Celebrating Young Leaders and Achievers

CHENNAI, India - Sept. 1, 2026 - PRLog -- The Dr. Abdul Kalam Trust For Educational And Greenary has officially announced the winners of the Naalaiya Kalam Awards 2026, recognising a distinguished group of young achievers from across Tamil Nadu for their accomplishments, leadership, social responsibility and contributions to their respective fields.

The annual Naalaiya Kalam Awards aim to recognise and encourage young individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment, talent, achievement and a willingness to contribute positively to society. The 2026 edition celebrates award recipients from multiple districts of Tamil Nadu across different categories, reflecting the diverse talents and accomplishments of the younger generation.

The announced recipients of the Naalaiya Kalam Awards 2026 are:

Leadership & Social Responsibility (category)
B. Ebenezer — Tiruvallur District

Student Achievement (category)
B.M. Mithran — Kancheepuram District
D. Hasini — Chennai District
D. Jahnavi — Chennai District
M. Ajish — Chengalpattu District
Meheshhari J — Madurai District
R. Dheeksha — Chengalpattu District
R. Rajamithran — Kancheepuram District
S. P. Nethra — Chengalpattu District
S. Srigokul — Madurai District

Science, Technology & Engineering (category)
Shiv Senthil Kumar — Coimbatore District

The selection of awardees represents achievements across leadership, community responsibility, academic and student accomplishments, as well as science, technology and engineering. By recognising young achievers from different districts, the awards highlight the significant potential and positive contributions emerging from Tamil Nadu's youth.

The Naalaiya Kalam Awards are inspired by the vision and legacy of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, whose life continues to motivate young people to pursue knowledge, develop innovative ideas, serve society and contribute to the nation's progress. The recognition seeks to encourage the awardees to continue their efforts and inspire other young people to work towards meaningful goals.

The award winners are set to be honoured as part of the Saathanaiyalaar Virudhu Vizhaa 2026, scheduled for 10 October 2026 at the Dr. Abdul Kalam Trust Auditorium, Melmaruvathur, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu.

The announcement marks a significant milestone for the recipients and their families, while also celebrating the spirit of achievement and service among young people across Tamil Nadu. The Naalaiya Kalam Awards 2026 stand as a platform to acknowledge promising individuals and encourage them to continue creating a positive impact through their talent, dedication and actions.

The Dr. Abdul Kalam Trust's official awards page provides further information about the Naalaiya Kalam Awards and the recognised recipients.

For more details Visit:-
https://www.drabdulkalamtrust.org