Creating awareness among women and girls in various communities about menstruation, eco-friendly menstrual products, and sanitary waste management is a challenging task. Openly discussing such sensitive issues with girls and women can be particularly difficult. However, Radhika Dingra started this work through Badlav Social Reform Foundation in 2019.

The organisation conducts various educational and training sessions for women at the community level and also organises health check-up camps within these communities.

Sevavrat Foundation

Sevavrat Foundation works towards providing education and healthcare support to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Pradeep Devkule began this work in 2015 with the support of a few friends.

Without expecting financial assistance, recognition, or publicity, Pradeep Devkule has taken up this service as his personal commitment, following the spirit of “My path, walked alone.”

The organisation has established study centres for children in Warje and Karvenagar. Along with academic support, sessions on healthcare, nutrition, exercise, and yoga are conducted for women and children. Counselling sessions are also organised for women and children in the communities.

Manobramha Foundation

Manobramha Foundation provides a safe and dignified home for abandoned and unsupported individuals living with mental illness. Dr. Supriya Chittar and her team work towards providing treatment and rehabilitation, while also helping these individuals regain the ability to participate in everyday life as independently as possible.

Since 2021, Manobramha Foundation has been working dedicatedly for the welfare and rehabilitation of such individuals.

Apang Leprosy Rehabilitation and Youth Organisation

When we think of people affected by leprosy, Anandwan often comes to mind. However, Pune too has a separate settlement for people affected by leprosy, and it is one of the larger such settlements in Maharashtra.

Even today, people who have completed treatment and recovered from leprosy are sometimes not accepted by society or even by their own families. To support such individuals, Satish Vasant Sawant started a rehabilitation centre in Antule Nagar in 2012.

Satish Sawant has worked tirelessly to ensure that the children of these families receive education and healthcare, while also helping them access basic facilities required for everyday life. From creating awareness about government schemes to facilitating access to medicines and treatment, he continues to make dedicated efforts to support these families.

Akanksha Educational Foundation

Rani Nitin Chore is an embodiment of determination and resilience. Her personal experience of caring for and raising girls with disabilities within her own home inspired her to establish Akanksha Educational Foundation.

For the past ten years, the organisation has been providing educational, social, and vocational training to children with disabilities, helping them develop skills and greater independence.

Sarthak Seva Award

Tarunai Foundation

For the past eleven years, Tarunai Foundation has been working continuously towards environmental conservation at the foothills of the Satpuda ranges near Jalgaon Jamod.

Manjeet Singh Hirasinh Sikh, through his tireless individual efforts, has created a man-made forest in the region. The presence of wild animals such as tigers, bears, and wild boars in this forest is a testament to the thriving natural environment he has helped create.

The forest is home to a wide variety of trees, plants, and medicinal herbs, with efforts focused not only on plantation but also on their long-term conservation. Several check dams have been constructed to improve water availability. Significant efforts have also been made towards groundwater recharge and water conservation.

Most importantly, all these initiatives have been carried out through voluntary community labour and shramdaan, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental conservation and community participation.