Transformative initiatives in health, education, and community development showcased
Raipur / Under the joint aegis of the Alliance for Behaviour Change Chhattisgarh and Sarvhitam, and co-hosted by NIT Raipur, the state’s first CSR Excellence Awards – Think-S Impact Award 2025 was organized at New Circuit House, Raipur. The event aimed to recognize and encourage CSR initiatives driving social change across the state.Chief Guest, CSIDC Chairman Rajiv Agrawal, said that the true meaning of CSR is “giving back to society what we take from it.” He emphasized strengthening education, sports, and healthcare services.Abhishek Singh from UNICEF noted that sensitive CSR not only addresses social challenges but also enhances companies’ productivity and market value. Dr. Vernika Sharma, Chairperson of the Chhattisgarh Child Protection Commission, stressed the need for eliminating child labor and building “youth and maternal skills” to secure communities’ future.The program was also addressed by Ashwin Garg, President of Urla Industrial Association, Surendra Lanjewar, CSR Head of Sharda Energy, and Hemesh Dewangan, General Manager, District Trade and Industry Center.Awards in corporate and NGO/individual categories recognized outstanding contributions in education, health, rural development, environmental conservation, and women’s empowerment.On this occasion, the Think-So CSR quarterly magazine were also released.This platform will continue to publicly honor organizations in the state making remarkable contributions to social transformation and sustainable development.
Awards Presented –
Corporate Category
1. Sarda Energy and Minerals Ltd. – Category 1 & Girl’s Education (Adarsh Bal Gram)
2. JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd., Malpuri Khurd – Skill and Entrepreneurship Development
3. Nu Vista Limited (Nuvoco) – Nuvo Meson Skill Training Program
4. ABIS Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd. – Pahal Poshan Ki
5. UltraTech, Hirmi Cement Works – Child Education and Nutritional Development
6. Adani Cement | Adani Foundation – Agriculture and Rural Development
7. Avinash Group – Smart City Development to meet SDG 11
8. Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. (BALCO) – Holistic Development in Aspirational Block
9. IndianOil Adani Ventures – Educational Development, Clean Water & Sanitation, and Climate Change
10. Aarti Sponge and Power Ltd. – Environment Conservation and Climate Change
11. Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd. (GPIL) – Ekal Vidyalaya in Tribal Areas
12. Jayaswal Neco Industries Ltd. – Health, Safe Drinking Water & Sanitation
NGO & Individual Awards
1. Engineer Rajju Kumar, Deputy Director – Industrial Health & Safety – Natural Leader of the Year
2. Anchal Kumar Ojha – Best Youth Leader
3. Sarita Dubey – Best Women’s Safety Initiative of the Year (ConnectShe)
4. Dr. Jaya Mishra, President, Shri Gangajali Educational Society, Bhilai – Best Women’s Safety Initiative of the Year (Education)
5. Vipin Thakur – Young Leader Award6. Van Bandhu Parishad – Best CSR Professional NGO of the Year
7. Amar Jyoti The Rural Development Society – Best NGO of the Year (Work with SBCC)
8. Chhattisgarh Agricon Samiti – Best Mental Health Initiative of the Year
9. Prakriti Sewa Sansthan, Bilaspur (C.G.) – Most Trusted NGO of the Year
10. Nidan Sewa Parishad – Best NGO of the Year (Work with SBCC)
11. Srijan Samajik Sanstha – Best NGO of the Year (Work with SBCC)
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