Sri V.P.S.Rao has been rendering valuable services to the public as a distinguished author and capable editor for the last several decades. In recognition and appreciation of his rich and significant contributions, he has been honored by various organizations with notable awards, from time to time. The ‘Chanakya Award’ is one of the series of these coveted awards of honor.

Chanakya Award being presented to Sri Rao V.P. Singh by Gen. B.N.K. Chhibar, Governor Panjab and Administrator Chandigarh U.T.

The ‘Chanakya Award’ was presented to Sri Rao V.P.S. by Gen. B.N.K.Chhibar, Governor of Punjab and Administrator Chandigarh U.T at a national level function organized by the Tricity Press Club at Pinjore.
Dr. Vinod Kumar Sharma, the well-known journalist and educationist, said on the occasion that conferring of this award upon Sri Raoji was a matter of pride for the whole nation. The literary works of Sri V.P.S.Rao have earned recognition at the national and international levels. These have a potential for further research also for the benefit of present and future generations.