What honor will Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla receive at the AKTU convocation?

Subhanshu Shukla, an Indian astronaut, will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree at the 23rd convocation ceremony of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University in Lucknow.

What new initiative is AKTU introducing in the next academic session?

AKTU is set to begin offering a minor degree course in space technology from the next academic session, as part of its efforts to expand horizons in science and technology education.

Which Indian astronaut before Subhanshu Shukla has visited space?

Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to visit space, before Subhanshu Shukla became the second Indian to achieve this feat.

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Indian Astronaut Honored with Honorary Doctorate at Prestigious University

8 Sep

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Astronaut Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla to receive honorary doctorate
Convocation ceremony at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University in Lucknow
University expanding horizons in space technology education

Indian Astronaut Honored with Honorary Doctorate at Prestigious University

In a significant recognition of his pioneering space achievements, Indian astronaut Group Captain Subhanshu Shukla will be the chief guest at the 23rd convocation ceremony of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) in Lucknow on September 8, 2025. Shukla, who recently became only the second Indian after Rakesh Sharma to visit space and the first to dock at the International Space Station, will be felicitated with an honorary Doctor of Science degree during the event.

The convocation, which will be presided over by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, will also see Minister of Technical Education Ashish Patel attending as a special guest. According to AKTU Vice Chancellor Prof. JP Pandey, the university is moving towards expanding its horizons in science and technology education, and from the next academic session, it will begin offering a minor degree course in space technology.

The convocation ceremony will award degrees to over 53,000 students across disciplines and confer PhDs to 86 scholars. In addition to academic honors, the university will also recognize innovation and entrepreneurship by presenting Student Startup Awards in six categories, including women-led startups, social impact, tech innovation, accessibility, sustainability, and health innovation.

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