Award Announcement

On 15 August 2026, during the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, the Sakshamthad Foundation was presented with the 8th National Humanitarian Excellence Award 2026. The award, falling under the NGO of the Year, Education, Skill Development & Community Empowerment category, was organized by I CAN Foundation India, New Delhi.

Recognition Rationale

The award acknowledges the foundation’s consistent contribution to social welfare, community development, and empowerment of vulnerable groups, including women, older people, children, orphans, migrants, youth, differently‑abled persons, and other marginalized sections. Its programmes aim to deliver sustainable, long‑term solutions rather than short‑term assistance across education, health services, income generation, gender equality, environmental sustainability, skill development, and overall community welfare.

Core Initiatives

  • THELI – Women Livelihood Project: Provides women with livelihood opportunities and skill development pathways toward financial independence.
  • GARIMA – A Hub for Women Artisans: Enables women artisans to earn income through organized platforms.
  • HUNF – Meals on Wheels: Supplies fresh, healthy meals and health‑check‑up assistance to elderly beneficiaries, ensuring nutrition and wellbeing.
  • Broader Outreach: Encompasses education and child welfare, healthcare assistance, preventive health and hygiene, environmental conservation, disaster relief, rural development, and livelihood generation.

Leadership Quote

Dr. Geetika Madan Patel, Vice President of Quality, Research and Health Sciences at Parul University and Chairperson of the Sakshamthad Foundation, stated that the award is a meaningful acknowledgment of collective effort and affirmed the foundation’s commitment to intensify work for sustainable and inclusive social development.

Institutional Context

Parul University, the source of the press release, highlighted its social‑responsibility commitment, noting that the university’s ecosystem strives to integrate education, livelihood opportunities, healthcare, and dignity to foster lasting social transformation.

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