UNCLE HONOURED BY PRESIDENT FOR SOCIAL SERVICE, NIECE SAANVI MEETS PRESIDENT ON CHILDREN’S DAY; BRINGS PRIDE TO GURUGRAM

Suraj Rohilla/Gurugram

A proud moment for Hasalpur village and the Pataudi region as Saanvi Thakran, a Class VIII student of S.D. Adarsh Vidyalaya, Gurugram, met the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, on the occasion of Children’s Day on November 14, 2026.

The special interaction brought together children from various schools across the country, providing them with an opportunity to meet and interact with the President. Saanvi’s participation in this prestigious occasion has brought immense happiness and pride to her family, school and native village. Saanvi Thakran, daughter of Manoj Thakran and granddaughter of Satbir Singh Thakran, belongs to Hasalpur village in Gurugram district. She is regarded as one of the outstanding students of her school, known for her academic excellence, discipline, good conduct and all-round personality.

Her consistent performance in academics, responsible behaviour and overall achievements as a student contributed to her selection for this special opportunity. Three other students from S.D. Adarsh Vidyalaya — Hemanya, Akshit and Mayank — also accompanied her to the event. The students participated under the guidance of Principal Arpana Joshi and School President Smt. Asha Sharma.

Uncle Yogesh Chaudhary, Advocate, is a National NSS Awardee

Saanvi’s achievement holds special significance as her uncle, Yogesh Chaudhary, is also a recipient of a prestigious national-level award presented by the President of India.

Yogesh Chaudhary, publicly known as Yogesh Chaudhary, Advocate, is recognised as a young Rashtrapati Awardee. In the official national award records, his name is registered as Yogesh Kumar, while he is publicly known and professionally recognised as Yogesh Chaudhary.

He is a practising Advocate associated with the Supreme Court of India and the District and Sessions Court, Gurugram. He is also the Founder of Youth Socialgram Foundation, an organisation actively working in social service, youth development and community welfare.

Yogesh Chaudhary received the prestigious MY Bharat–National Service Scheme (NSS) National Award 2022–23 from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 6, 2025, in recognition of his contribution to voluntary social service and community development. The recognition was particularly significant as only 30 NSS volunteers were selected for the national-level honour from across the country, which has approximately 40 lakh active NSS volunteers. Yogesh Kumar was among the awardees representing Haryana, bringing national recognition to the state through his contribution to social service.

A Remarkable Uncle-Niece Connection

The achievements of Yogesh Chaudhary and his niece Saanvi Thakran have created a special moment of pride for their family and the wider Pataudi region. While Yogesh Chaudhary earned national recognition for his contribution to social service and received the award from the President of India, Saanvi has earned the opportunity to meet the President through her academic excellence, discipline and overall performance as a student.

The association of the uncle and niece with Rashtrapati Bhavan through two different achievements reflects the importance of education, dedication, social responsibility and public service. Their achievements also serve as an inspiration for young people to pursue excellence in their respective fields and contribute positively to society.

Saanvi’s achievement has brought happiness to the Thakran family, the school community and the residents of Gurugram and the Pataudi region.