Vivekananda Doot Dr. Nikhil Yadav Honored in “30 Under 30” List
Dr. Nikhil Yadav, a resident of Dhani Chudaili village in Narnaul tehsil of Mahendragarh district, Haryana, has been included in the prestigious “30 Under 30” list organized by Mrigtrishna Magazine and Rama Global Foundation. This recognition honors 30 inspiring young individuals under the age of 30 from across the country who have made exceptional contributions and notable achievements in their respective fields.
To felicitate the selected achievers, a special ceremony was organized at the prestigious Constitution Club in the national capital, New Delhi, where Dr. Nikhil Yadav was honored by the respected Shri Saurav Kumar. Through his work and accomplishments, he has brought pride and recognition to his parents, his native village Dhani Chudaili, Narnaul tehsil, and the entire Mahendragarh region.
Dr. Nikhil Yadav is a full-time worker (Pracharak) of Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari, and is presently serving as the Deputy Head of the North Zone. In this capacity, he leads the Kendra’s various activities across Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. He holds a Ph.D. from the Centre for Studies in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He also completed his undergraduate and postgraduate education at the University of Delhi. With a firm resolve for nation-building, he plays an active role in youth empowerment, education, and cultural awakening. He is especially known for his research, writing, and mentorship of young minds. He is the author of two thought-provoking books: Amrit Kaal Mein Swami Vivekananda Ki Prasangikta and Influence of Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Movement on Gandhi. He is the driving force behind “Young India: Know Thyself”, a leadership development program that has reached over 1.5 lakh college students across Delhi-NCR. Under this initiative, 3,000 students have participated in one-day camps and 1,000 in five-day residential camps. Dr. Nikhil Yadav’s academic interests include History, History of Science, the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Movement, and Indian culture and heritage. He has delivered lectures and presented research papers at various national and international platforms, including South Asian University, AIIMS New Delhi, UPSC institutes, and more than 30 colleges under the University of Delhi. A prolific writer, he contributes regularly to prestigious national journals and magazines.
He is also a member of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Deeply committed to yoga, meditation, and physical fitness, he integrates these values into his personal and professional life as he continues to work tirelessly for the holistic awakening of the nation.
