The Honorary Member Award is one of the highest recognitions bestowed by ASNT India. It is awarded to individuals who have made exceptional and sustained contributions to the field of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) and to the advancement of ASNT’s mission in India.

Recipients are honored for their leadership, technical excellence, and lasting impact on the NDT community. This lifetime recognition symbolizes ASNT India’s deep appreciation for the individual’s professional legacy and service.

Recipients

2024 Recipients
Manohar Krishna Asthana
Former Executive Director (QA&I)
NTPC Ltd
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Narayan
Vice President
Reliance Industries
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Dr. U Kamachi Mudali
Vice Chancellor,
Homi Bhabha National Institute, DAE
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T S Kathayat
Chief Operating Officer – Pipe Business
Welspun
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Recipients

2025 Recipients
Chandrasekhar N
Executive Director (Refinery Coordination)
BPCL
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Dr. R Venugopal
Former Joint Chief Controller of Explosives
PESO
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Dr. Jai Dev Chandel
Senior Vice President (Operations)
Jindal SAW Limited
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