The "Arya Chanakya Maharashtra Awards" are a notable recognition of exceptional achievements in the fields of judiciary, executive, legislature, and media. This initiative is a joint endeavour by the esteemed MIT School of Government and Doordarshan Sahyadri Channel, supported by the eminent Ministry of Cooperation and Parliamentary Affairs and the prestigious Bharatiya Chhatra Sansad Foundation. The awards serve as a platform to acknowledge exceptional individuals. It honours those who have made a significant contribution in their respective domains in the State of Maharashtra.