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Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay

CEO, C-DOT

Awards & Recognition

National honours, industry accolades, leadership recognitions and distinguished contributions to telecom innovation, research and digital transformation.

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IEEE SA Corporate Award - 2025

  • Conferred by the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), USA.

  • Awarded to C-DOT for pioneering contributions in advancing IEEE standards in wireless broadband, rural 5G, telecom education, and building globally recognized frameworks for standards-based innovation from India through leadership and advocacy.

  • C-DOT became the first organization from India and only the fifth organization globally to receive this prestigious Corporate Award since its inception.

  • The award was received by Dr. Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO, C-DOT, at the IEEE SA Awards Ceremony held in New Jersey, USA.

Global & International Recognition

  • MIT Sloan Management Review India – Policy 50: Recognised among leaders shaping India’s digital economy and digital transformation. (https://mitsloanindia.com/policy-50-mapping-the-minds-behind-indias-digital-rise)

  • IEEE SA Corporate Award (2025) – Recognition for leadership and contributions to global standards development.

  • ITU WSIS Champion Award (2024) – Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS).

  • ITU WSIS Award (2025) – ASTR AI-powered telecom subscriber verification platform.

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Cybersecurity, AI & Quantum Technology Excellence

  • Governance Now – 6th Digital Transformation Awards – TRINETRA Cybersecurity Platform (2026)

  • ET Telecom Awards – TRINETRA Cyber Security Solution (2025)

  • ET Government DigiTech Awards – TRINETRA Cyber Security Solution (2025)

  • Bharat CyberSuraksha Excellence Awards – TRINETRA Cyber Security Solution (2025)

  • GovConnect Digital Transformation Awards – TRINETRA Cyber Security Solution (2025)

  • Technology Sabha Excellence Awards – ASTR (AI-based Subscriber Verification) (2025); ESOC Enterprise Security Platform (2024); QKD Quantum Security Solution (2025)

  • Alden Global Recognition – TRINETRA Cyber Security Solution (2025)

  • ELCINA EFY & Defennovation Awards – QKD (2025), PQC (2023), ASTR (2024), Indigenous Telecom Security Innovations (2022–24)

  • Aegis Graham Bell Awards – QKD, CEIR & ASTR Platforms (2024); CAP, CQAS & Samvad Digital Public Platforms (2021)

Social Impact & Public Technology Platforms

  • Deendayal Upadhyay Awards – Cell Broadcast Solution (2024)

  • National CSR, Sustainability & Citizenship Inclusion Summit – C-DOT CAP Platform (2022)

  • Aegis Graham Bell Awards – CAP Protocol, CQAS & Samvad Platforms (2021)

  • eNabling North East Awards – ASTR Platform (2023) & CEIR Platform – Special Mention (2023)

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