Pune, July 20 -- National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will be conferred with the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak National Award this year in recognition of his contribution to India's national security, the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Trust announced on Monday.

The award will be presented on August 1, marking the 106th death anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, during a ceremony at the Kataria High School Ground in Mukundnagar, Pune.

The announcement was made by Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Trust President Rohit Tilak during a press conference.

According to the Trust, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar will attend the cerem...