The Indian Maritime University here has won the "International Achievements Award for Educational Excellence" for its contribution to the field of maritime education.
The award has been instituted by the Indian Economic Development and Research Association (IEDRA), New Delhi.
To promote excellence and to recognise the achievements and outstanding contributions in the field of maritime education, the IEDRA has identified the Indian Maritime University and P Vijayan its first Vice-Chancellor for the conferment of the Award , a press release here said.
The award would be presented to Vijayan at a function to be held in Delhi later this week, the release added.