Acclaimed film maker & author Devir Singh Bhandari, who is the chairman of Bharat Industries, has been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Social Work by the prestigious California Public University, USA, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to youth development and impactful social initiatives in India.
Bhandari has emerged as a powerful voice for India’s youth through his bestselling book Yuva Bharat, which captures the aspirations and challenges of a new generation. His commitment to road safety awareness campaigns, health camps, climate change & tourism promotion initiatives have impacted communities nationwide. Devir’s multidimensional efforts continue to inspire young Indians to become socially conscious and actively engaged in nation-building.
The honorary degree is one of the highest academic distinctions, awarded globally to individuals who demonstrate extraordinary achievements and contributions beyond conventional academic pursuits. With this recognition, Devir Bhandari joins a distinguished list of Indian recipients of honorary doctorates, including cultural icons such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Shilpa Shetty, and Javed Akhtar.
In receiving this honor, Bhandari is celebrated not only for his professional accomplishments but also for his unwavering dedication to creating meaningful change through youth-focused advocacy, storytelling, and entrepreneurial leadership.
This milestone underscores his growing influence as a changemaker and reinforces the importance of youth engagement in shaping a progressive and inclusive future for India.