Dr. Mehjabeen Nabi Honored by Lt. Governor of Jammu & Kashmir on Gandhi Jayanti for Outstanding Social Service
Srinagar, October 2, 2025: Dr. Mehjabeen Nabi was felicitated today by His Excellency, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, during the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations. The recognition honors Dr. Nabi’s sustained and impactful contributions to community welfare and social development across Jammu & Kashmir.
The ceremony at SKICC brought together civic leaders, social activists, and government officials to mark Gandhi Jayanti and recognize individuals whose work echoes Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of service, compassion, and community upliftment. Dr. Mehjabeen Nabi received the felicitation in acknowledgement of her efforts in healthcare outreach, education initiatives, and women’s empowerment programs that have reached underserved communities throughout the region.
Over the past decade, Dr. Mehjabeen Nabi has led and collaborated on projects that improve access to primary healthcare, provide vocational training for women, and promote health education in rural areas. Her initiatives include mobile medical camps, mentorship schemes for young women leaders, and partnerships with local NGOs to run literacy and skills programs. Organizers noted that her work has delivered measurable improvements in maternal and child health indicators and has helped create economic opportunities for hundreds of families.
“Being recognized on Gandhi Jayanti is deeply meaningful,” said Dr. Mehjabeen Nabi. “I am grateful to the Lt. Governor and the community for this honor. True progress happens when we work together to serve the most vulnerable. This recognition belongs to the teams and volunteers who have stood beside me in every outreach effort.” The Lt. Governor commended Dr. Mehjabeen Nabi’s dedication and urged continued collaboration between civil society and government to scale successful programs.
The felicitation underscores a broader push by public and private stakeholders to highlight grassroots changemakers whose practical work addresses local needs while inspiring wider social action. Dr. Nabi indicated plans to expand several ongoing programs next year, including a new maternal health outreach network and expanded vocational training centers aimed at increasing sustainable livelihoods for women across remote districts.
