Chhattisgarh’s Aditya Raje sets record as youngest PhD holder

RAIPUR,CG,INDIA: Aditya Raje Singh, a young environmental advocate and yoga champion from Chhattisgarh, has made a significant mark by being recognized in the Golden Book of World Records as the youngest PhD holder in the field of Yoga and Environment.

In celebration of his achievement, Aditya paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at his residence office on Tuesday, coinciding with his birthday.

The Chief Minister congratulated Aditya by cutting a cake in his honour and presented him with a certificate acknowledging his world record.

Expressing appreciation for Aditya's remarkable accomplishments at such a young age, the Chief Minister praised his dedication to the environment, yoga, and social development. Aditya, in turn, presented a sapling to the Chief Minister, symbolizing his commitment to environmental conservation.

During the meeting, Aditya shared details of his ongoing work in areas such as environmental protection, yoga, sports, and public awareness. His father, Akhilesh Singh, mentioned that Aditya has also been awarded an honorary PhD by Maryland State University, USA, through the Constitution Club of India in recognition of his contributions.

Aditya, who began his journey in these fields at the age of five, has received numerous state and national awards and is a certified Yoga Swayamsevak by the Ministry of AYUSH. He is also utilizing his coding skills to develop environment-related apps.

Present at the meeting were Aditya’s family members, including his grandfather Kamla Pati Singh, mother Namrata Singh, sister Aastha Singh, and Golden Book of World Records representative Sonal Sharma. The Chief Minister wished Aditya continued success and a bright future.