Amit Shah presents Lokmanya Tilak National Award to NSA Ajit Doval
Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Pune for his contributions to national security. The event also included tributes to social reformer Annabhau Sathe on his birth anniversary.
Why it matters
The award highlights the intersection of national security policy and historical recognition in Indian political discourse.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday (August 1, 2026) presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award to National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval in Pune.
According to the Tilak Smarak Trust, Mr. Doval has been selected for the prestigious award for his significant contribution to national security.
Mr. Doval (81), has handled crucial assignments in sensitive regions, including Mizoram, Sikkim, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. He also served in diplomatic roles at Indian missions in Islamabad and London.
He is the longest-serving National Security Advisor of India. Mr. Doval has served as India's special representative for the India-China boundary talks and is also credited with playing an important role in diplomatic efforts that helped resolve the Doklam standoff.
Instituted in 1983, the Lokmanya Tilak Award was first conferred on socialist leader S.M. Joshi, the Trust had said.
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