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flag Chemistry professor Mahendra Nath Roy wins 2026 Padma Shri for lifelong education and social work.

flag Mahendra Nath Roy, a chemistry professor and former dean at North Bengal University, has been awarded the 2026 Padma Shri in the 'Unsung and Unique Heroes' category for his decades of quiet service in education and social work. flag Born to a farmer, Roy expressed deep emotion over the national recognition, calling it a tribute to countless unsung contributors. flag He credited his parents and teachers and praised the government's effort to highlight grassroots workers. flag Roy, also the founding Vice-Chancellor of Alipurduar University, is one of 11 West Bengal recipients this year, alongside posthumous honoree theatre icon Hari Madhab Mukhopadhyay. flag The Padma Shri 2026 list honors 45 individuals across various fields for exceptional service.

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