Controversial youth activist Karnajit Kangujam, who was credited for becoming the first ever Manipuri youth of the state for organizing two successful global youth event in the state as well as for becoming the first youth who bring UNESCO office in the state, has once more prove a worthy iconic figure among the youth of the state by becoming the first Manipuri youths recognized by some of the International community for his service to promote youths across the Globe.
On November 17 this year, Karnajit was conferred the ‘Pride of India 2015’ International Award by the Union Minister of State for Education, Radha Krishnan in recognition to his selfless outstanding service to empower youth of the world during the Indo-Sri Lanka International Conference held at Colombo.
The award consists of a Gold Medal, a Plaque, a shawl and a certificate.
Karnajit Kangujam is currently an Advisory Board Member, Youth School of Social Entrepreneurs, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Honorary member of World Peace Mission & Human Rights Academy, Ukraine, Director in-charge of the United Nations Resource Centre (UNRC) Imphal office, Founder and General Secretary of Club 25 International Manipur among others.