NAC–AP won two national awards at IINA 2026

NAC-APD Additional Director General Manohar receiving the gold award at the ISDA Infracon National Awards 2026 at the India Habitat Center in New Delhi on Friday.

The National Academy of Civil Engineering, Andhra Pradesh (NAC-AP) won two awards at the ISDA Infracon National Awards (IINA) 2026 held at the India Habitat Center in New Delhi.

The awards were presented by Member of Parliament and former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Dinesh Sharma in the presence of policy makers, industry representatives, infrastructure experts and representatives of leading institutions from across the country.

NAC-AP Director General G. Ganesh Kumar received the Gold Award for Best Individual Contribution – Excellence in Government Services in recognition of his leadership and efforts to enhance skill development and workforce capacity in the construction industry.

The Academy also won the Platinum Award for Best Construction Skills Development Initiative in the Specialist Sector category. The award recognizes NAC-AP’s contribution to industry-oriented training and the development of a skilled workforce for the construction and infrastructure industries.

In a statement issued on Friday, the Academy said it has become a premier skill development institution by providing industry-focused training in various construction-related disciplines. Through its Advanced Skill Training Institutes (ASTI), District Training Centers and Center of Excellence, NAC-AP has trained thousands of youth, construction workers, engineers, supervisors and other professionals in areas such as construction technology, renewable energy, electrical systems, plumbing, masonry, formwork, bar bending and safety management.

The academy said its initiatives are aimed at bridging the gap between industry requirements and workforce skills through hands-on training, technology-based learning, industry partnerships, certification programmes, placement support and upskilling initiatives. These efforts have contributed to improved employability, business development, workplace safety and sustainable infrastructure growth.

The award was received on behalf of NAC–AP by Additional Director General D. Manohar and Director M. Indra Kiran who represented the institution at the national function.

Published – 05 Jun 2026 18:31 IST