The prestigious Honoris Causa Doctorate (Ph.D.) award was conferred upon distinguished professionals, scholars, and leaders who have significantly impacted society, industry, and academia. It will motivate and inspire many more to take paths that lead to individual growth and development, nation-building, and creating values for Humanity, Peace, and Sustainable Development.

CMA Rabindra Kumar Mohapatra (R K Mohapatra), Ex. GM/Finance, IRCON, has been awarded the Honoris Causa Doctorate Award (Ph.D.) in Finance by The Thames International University, France, along with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Global Scholar's Foundations in recognition of his services in Finance and Accounts.

Padma Shri Uday Shailaja Vishwanath Deshpande presented the Degree to CMA R K Mohapatra based on his professional experience, achievements, and remarkable contribution to the nation and society during the convocation and Bhushan Award Ceremony held at Pune on January 5, 2025.

"I am incredibly grateful to the Doctoral Monitoring Board of the Thames International University for bestowing me with the Honoris Causa Doctorate Award (Ph.D.) in Finance. This recognition inspires me to work in nation-building and contribute positively to humanity, for the people, alongside my professional endeavors," said the notable author R K Mohapatra after receiving the degree.