Great Place To Work

Maharashtra

As our efforts are recognised through various awards at National and International levels, we are inspired to continue our journey with an
ever-evolving vision for equality.

Vandaniya Balasaheb

Thackeray Aarogyaratna

Puraskar 2023-24

Vandaniya Balasaheb Thackeray Aarogyaratna Puraskar 2023-24

  • We are deeply humbled and grateful to share that Samta Foundation has been honoured with the prestigious “Vandaniya Balasaheb Thackeray Aarogya Ratna Award” (the Highest Award in Healthcare) by the Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra, on 22nd February 2026. The award was presented by Hon. Shri Prakash Abitkar, Minister of Public Health & Family Welfare, Government of Maharashtra.

     

    • This recognition truly belongs to our dedicated Doctors, Volunteers, ASHA Workers, Team Members, and Associates who tirelessly serve in the field with compassion and commitment every single day.

      IMC MQH Best Practices

      Competition 2025

      IMC MQH Best Practices Competition 2025

      • Samta Foundation has received a Trophy Winner of the IMC MQH Best Practices Awards 2024-25 in the NGO category for our work in Education Initiative. They recognised us for our impactful and sustainable work in Education through IT & Fashion Designing Labs in the schools of rural and tribal regions of Maharashtra.

        Best SNDTWU CHETNA

        Non-Credit Course of the

        Year 2024–25 award (2025)

        Best SNDTWU CHETNA Non-Credit Course of the Year 2024–25 Award (2025)

        • Samta Foundation has been honoured with the "Best SNDTWU CHETNA Non-Credit Course of the Year 2024–25 award" for our Certificate Course in Dress Designing & Tailoring conducted in rural and tribal Maharashtra.

          FICCI CSR Award 2023-24

          (2025)

          FICCI CSR Award 2023-24 (2025)

          • Samta Energy Pvt. Ltd (Samta Foundation) has been honoured with the prestigious FICCI CSR Award 2023–24, presented by Hon. Chairperson Mrs Rajashree Birla, on 6th August 2025 at the FICCI CSR Summit held in New Delhi. We have been recognised for our Prisoner Transformation work under the project title "Reach to the Unreachable".

            Award of Excellence by

            Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay

            2025

            Award of Excellence by Spoken Tutorial, IIT Bombay 2025

            • Samta Foundation was honoured with this award for “Outstanding Innovation in Education through ICT", at IIT Bombay, Mumbai, on 1st February, 2025.

              Indian CSR Award 2024

              Indian CSR Award 2024

              • Samta Foundation was honoured as “Top 10 Best NGOs of the Year 2024” by “Indian CSR Award 2024” on 29th November 2024, at Vivanta, New Delhi, Dwarka, organised by Brand Honchos.

                SNDT Chetna Award

                2023-24

                SNDT Chetna Award 2023-24

                • On 2nd October 2024, Samta Foundation was honoured with “Best SNDTWU Chetna Non-Credit Course of the Year 2023-24” at SNDT Women’s University, Nariman Point, Mumbai.

                  Global CSR & ESG Award

                  2024

                  Global CSR & ESG Award 2024

                  • On 29th June 2024, Samta Foundation was awarded as one of the “Top 10 Best NGOs of the Year 2024” by the Global CSR & ESG Award 2024 at Hyatt Regency, Gurugram.

                    IMC MQH Best Practices

                    Competition 2023 - Trophy

                    Winner

                    IMC MQH Best Practices Competition 2023 - Trophy Winner

                    • Samta Foundation won this prestigious trophy in recognition of its extensive work in rural and tribal areas of Maharashtra, contributing significantly to large-scale community development.

                      Gold Medal Award - March

                      2023

                      Gold Medal Award - March 2023

                      • The Bombay Ophthalmologists Association honoured Samta Foundation with the “Gold Medal Award" for exemplary work of 10 years of cataract surgeries in Maharashtra state.

                        Spoken Tutorial MASTER

                        Award-2023

                        Spoken Tutorial MASTER Award-2023

                        • Spoken Tutorial MASTER award was given to Samta Foundation for exemplary work as an “Educator Resource” in the implementation of the Spoken Tutorial Project, IIT Bombay. The award was bestowed during the Spoken Tutorial Award 2023, held at VMCC, IIT Bombay, on 4th March, 2023.

                          Spoken Tutorial National

                          Academic Excellence Award

                          -2022

                          Spoken Tutorial National Academic Excellence Award - 2022

                          • Samta Foundation received this award for outstanding contribution in organising training & spreading awareness on FLOSS/MOOCs in the society/community. Samta Foundation is the first NGO to be awarded the Spoken Tutorial National Academic Excellence Award 2022 by IIT Bombay in association with the Ministry of Education and the Government of India.

                            Seva Bharati Award - 2022

                            Seva Bharati Award - 2022

                            • Samta Foundation was honoured with the Seva Bhushan Award for our remarkable contribution in the field of human service. Our Chairman, Shri Purushottam Agrawal, and Vice Chairman, Shri Madhusudan Agrawal, received this Award from the Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, on 7th October 2022 in Delhi.

                              Jeevan Sadhna Puraskar -

                              2022

                              Jeevan Sadhna Puraskar - 2022

                              • Samta Foundation was proud yet humbled by the recognition bestowed upon our Chairman, Mr Purushottam Agrawal, who was presented with the Jeevan Sadhna Puraskar by Hon. Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at the centenary celebrations of RTMNU, in recognition of his contributions to social work.

                                Appreciation from Hon.

                                Prime Minister Narendra ji

                                Modi – 2022

                                Appreciation from Hon. Prime Minister Narendra ji Modi – 2022

                                • Samta Foundation was proud to receive appreciation from Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for carrying out the vaccination campaign during the Covid-19 pandemic to make Risod a fully vaccinated city by establishing five immunisation clinics, making it the first city in India to complete 100% vaccination of all eligible citizens.

                                  ABLF Business Excellence

                                  Award 2022

                                  ABLF Business Excellence Award 2022

                                  • Our Chairman, Mr Purushottam B. Agrawal, was awarded the "ABLF Business Excellence Award 2022" for Global Asian Leadership at Exhibition Center, Expo 2022, Dubai, on March 1, 2022.

                                    The Asian Business Leadership Forum Award (ABLF) is for the leaders who have a holistic approach in propagating and sustaining business excellence and innovation.

                                     

                                    • The ABLF called Mr Agarwal a powerhouse who has continually channelled energies to create outstanding work environments that promote commitment, reinforce best business practices, and consistently sharpen the skill sets of co-workers.

                                      Recognition from the

                                      Governor of Maharashtra

                                      for the work during Covid-19 -

                                      2021

                                      Recognition from the Governor of Maharashtra for the work during Covid-19 - 2021

                                      • Recognition was received from the Hon. Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari for social work during the Covid-19 crisis.

                                        Recognition from the Health

                                        Minister of Maharashtra for

                                        the work during Covid-19 -

                                        2021

                                        Recognition from the Health Minister of Maharashtra for the work during Covid-19 - 2021

                                        • Recognition was received from the Hon. Health Minister of Maharashtra, Hon. Rajesh Tope, for the contribution during the Covid-19 crisis.

                                          IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj

                                          National Quality Award

                                          2019

                                          IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award 2019

                                          • Received the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award for satisfying the best-in-class requirements for the IMC Ramkrishna Bajaj National Quality Award in the NGO category.

                                            Indian Merchant Chambers

                                            (IMC) MQH Best Practices

                                            Competition 2020

                                            Indian Merchant Chambers (IMC) MQH Best Practices Competition 2020

                                            • Samta Foundation was recognised by the Indian Merchants' Chamber (IMC) for its achievements in healthcare, education, and community service, with particular appreciation for the Prisoner Transformation Project, at the IMC Best Practices Competition.

                                              Rushivat Ratna Award

                                              2019

                                              Rushivat Ratna Award 2019

                                              • he highest civilian award conferred by the Risod Nagar Palika, it was bestowed for the first time upon our Chairman, Mr Purushottam Agarwal, for his work in healthcare, education, community development, and sanitation.

                                                Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar

                                                2018

                                                Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar 2018

                                                • This award was given by Agrawal Samaj Sangh, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, in recognition of Purushottamji's contributions to the transformation of society.

                                                  Champions of Change

                                                  Award 2018

                                                  Champions of Change Award 2018

                                                  • Our chairman, Mr Purushottam Agarwal, was felicitated by the Vice-President of India, Mr Venkaiah Naidu, in recognition of the Foundation's impactful work in healthcare, education, and community development in Washim district.

                                                    Vidarbha Bhushan Award

                                                    2018

                                                    Vidarbha Bhushan Award 2018

                                                    • This award was given to our Chairman, Mr Purushottam Agrawal, in recognition of his contribution to society through long-term service in Healthcare & Education Activities.

                                                        Our Initiatives

                                                        Healthcare

                                                        We collaborate with Government bodies to reach help in rural and tribal areas, where it is needed the most

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                                                        Education

                                                        We set up computer labs and vocational infrastructure and provide trained teachers. Our computer curriculum has been designed by IIT, Bombay

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                                                        Prisoner Transformation

                                                        We work with prison officers to conduct regular camps, cure patients of skin and eye diseases and improve the quality of life

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                                                        Stories of Real Change

                                                        Eknathji’s account: Community Service

                                                        Samta Annachattra provides welcome relief to relatives of patients from rural regions coming to city hospitals

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                                                        Harsha’s story: Vocational Course

                                                        A shy girl took steps for self-empowerment and found financial independence for herself, and her family

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                                                        Janu’s story: Cataract Cure

                                                        As the elderly man’s eyesight worsened, a specialised Cataract Surgery gave him more than the ability to see

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