Hoshiarpur: Niti Pal, a young entrepreneur from Mahilpur in Hoshiarpur district, was honored with the "International Entrepreneur Business Award–2026" at a grand ceremony in London. She received this recognition for her outstanding contributions on the international stage and for strengthening educational ties between India and the United Kingdom (UK). She was also conferred with the India-UK Achievers Award.
Niti Pal is the daughter of Mr. P.C. Pal, a retired ETO from Maili village. Her mother, Mrs. Mohinder Kaur, is a retired physical education teacher, a renowned coach who has trained national-level athletes, a Reiki expert, and an author. Her brother, Neeraj Pal, holds a senior position in Australia.
Over the past two and a half decades, Niti Pal has carved a niche for herself through her exemplary service with leading business corporations and media organizations in England. While presenting the award, Baroness Jacqui Smith remarked that Niti Pal is making a significant contribution to the UK's development through her international experience, visionary thinking, and leadership capabilities.
She received this honor in recognition of her remarkable role during the three-day India-UK Educational Conference held in London, which was attended by over 700 academicians and representatives from 350 universities. During the conference, Niti Pal inspired young leaders with fresh perspectives and direction by delivering an impactful presentation on the topic, "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Human Life."
Organized by the National Indian Students and Alumni Union (NISAU), this international conference aimed to strengthen the global partnership between India and the UK in the fields of education, entrepreneurship, and business, while creating new opportunities for Indian students studying in Britain.
Niti Pal has received numerous prestigious international honors. Her father, Mr. P.C. Pal, has also been honored by the President of India for his outstanding service. Many dignitaries—including Hoshiarpur MP Dr. Raj Kumar, Chabbewal MLA Dr. Ishank Kumar, senior litterateur Baljinder Mann, Principal Parvinder Singh, Principal Harjinder Singh Gill, Sant Ramesh Das, renowned critic Dr. J.B. Sekhon, Kulwant Singh Sangha, international journalist and author S. Ashok Bhaura, Krishanjit Rao Kandowal, and artist Bagga Singh—extended their best wishes and congratulations on this achievement.