Dr. Madhu Chitkara, Pro Chancellor has been bestowed with the ‘Indo-Malaysian Highest Civilian Award of Excellence’ in ‘Empowering Education & Philanthropy’ by Asia Inc. 500 in association with the Government of Malaysia and Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub, Malaysia. The Asia Inc. 500 was represented by Mr. Sumeer Walia, Director, Chitkara University’s Centre for Entrepreneurship. Raghav Hunasgi, CEO & Board Member, The Asia Inc. 500 India said “We are proud of the work Dr. Chitkara has done in the field of education and philanthropy. Her commendable contribution in guiding the youth of our country is unmatched and makes her doyen of change.”

The Asia Inc. 500 is a pioneering digital platform and business journal that honours Asia’s thought leaders and industry stalwarts. The Commonwealth Youth Hub is a platform to develop human capital to drive economic and societal innovation, foster unity and transform societies through sustainable impact.

Dr. Madhu Chitkara is a seasoned academician and an edupreneur. Dr Chitkara co-founded Chitkara Educational Trust in 1998, with a vision to impart quality education to seekers of the region. Since then, the four organisations under the ambit of the Trust – two universities and two schools have evolved to become the most sought-after destinations for students seeking high-quality education. Dr. Madhu Chitkara continues to inspire many young women throughout the world because of her unique ability to “lead by example” and “lead from the front.” Her interview was also featured in the March edition of Asia Inc. 500 Magazine.