Awards & Recognitions
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
Education
We set up computer labs and vocational infrastructure and provide trained teachers. Our computer curriculum has been designed by IIT, Bombay
Prisoner Transformation
We work with prison officers to conduct regular camps, cure patients of skin and eye diseases and improve the quality of life
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
Harsha’s story: Vocational Course
A shy girl took steps for self-empowerment and found financial independence for herself, and her family
Janu’s story: Cataract Cure
As the elderly man’s eyesight worsened, a specialised Cataract Surgery gave him more than the ability to see



























































































































































































