- Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, received the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Puraskar 2026.
- The award recognised contributions towards social justice and public service.
- The award was presented during the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 in New Delhi.
- The NCSC is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Constitution.