Recognising the women who build, empower, and transform Bharat.
Honouring extraordinary women, innovators, and organisations driving sustainable and inclusive progress across Bharat.
The Shakti Bharat Mission Foundation Women Awards 2026 celebrate these stories of courage, leadership, and transformation.
From the classrooms of rural India to the corridors of innovation, women are shaping a new Bharat; one idea, one act, and one milestone at a time.
Shakti Bharat Mission Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering women, promoting equality, and nurturing inclusive growth across India.
Built on the pillars of Shakti (strength), Sewa (service), and Sankalp (commitment), our mission is to bridge opportunities for women across every sector, from grassroots changemakers to national trailblazers.
Celebrate women whose impact transforms communities and inspires industries
Bring visibility to women-led projects in CSR, innovation, and social leadership.
Every nomination becomes a story that inspires others to dream and achieve
Document and celebrate diverse journeys that reflect the spirit of Bharat’s women.
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Select an Award Category that best represents the nominee’s contribution.
Review Criteria & Eligibility ensure alignment with impact and sector.
Complete the Online Form with details, metrics, and supporting documentation.
Submit for Review our expert jury evaluates each entry based on innovation, sustainability, and measurable outcomes.
team@shaktibharatfoundation.com
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Education Leader of the Year
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Shiksha Shakti Award
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Education & Teaching Excellence
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Minimum 5 years teaching/academic leadership, innovative pedagogy, measurable student/community impact, contributions beyond classrooms (community education, bridging access gaps).
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Research Innovator of the Year
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Vigyan Shakti Award
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Science & Research Leadership
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Minimum 5 years active research, publications/patents/innovations, measurable societal or scientific impact, preference for advancing women in STEM or solving real-world challenges.
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Social Impact Champion
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Seva Shakti Award
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Healthcare & Social Service
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Minimum 8 years in healthcare/social service, outreach to underserved populations, measurable improvement in well-being, awareness, or healthcare access.
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Valour & Leadership Award
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Veer Shakti Award
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Armed Forces & Police Service
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Minimum 10 years in service, acts of valour or leadership in reforms, contributions to public safety, inclusion, and gender empowerment in uniformed services.
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Governance Excellence Award
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Public Administration & Policy Leadership
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Minimum 7 years of civil service, demonstrated governance reforms, policy implementation, and measurable citizen impact.
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Community Changemaker Award
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Community Changemaking
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Minimum 3 years consistent grassroots work, proven community recognition, measurable social, economic, or environmental outcomes.
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Heritage & Culture Champion
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Sanskriti Sanrakshan Award
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Cultural Preservation & Heritage
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Minimum 5 years preserving or promoting language, art, or traditions, measurable documentation, exhibitions, training, or community initiatives.
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Resilience & Humanity Award
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Sahas Shakti Award
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Courage, Resilience & Humanitarian Leadership
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Overcoming adversity, creating measurable humanitarian/social impact, recognition for advocacy, rehabilitation, or resilience-led initiatives.
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Excellence in Sports & Performing Arts
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Sports & Performing Arts
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National/state-level representation, contribution to talent development, or consistent excellence in arts, innovation, or mentoring.
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Voice of Change Award
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Katha Shakti Award
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Authors, Creators & Storytellers
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Recognized published works or creative output that shapes societal narratives, cultural or social impact.
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Innovator of the Year
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Nayi Soch Award
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Innovation & Startup Leadership
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Startup ≤5 years, scalable solution, measurable social or economic impact.
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Sustainable Venture of the Yea
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Sustainability & Green Initiatives
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Startup ≤7 years, measurable environmental or sustainability outcomes integrated into operations.
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Tech Platform of the Year
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STEM/EdTech Innovation
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Startup ≤5 years, technology addressing real problems with user adoption and measurable outcomes.
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Creative Visionary Startup
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Rangmanch Award
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Arts, Design, Cinema, Lifestyle
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Startup ≤5 years, innovation in art, design, cinema, cultural promotion with measurable engagement or adoption.
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Changemaker Startup of the Year
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Samajik Prabhav Award
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Inclusion, Healthcare, Skilling, Rural Development
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Startup ≤7 years, measurable social impact in target communities.
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Fashion & Lifestyle Innovator
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Vastra Nayi Disha Award
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Fashion Innovation
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Startup ≤5 years, measurable impact in fashion with sustainability, inclusion, or cultural contribution.
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Corporate Social Impact Leader
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CSR Shakti Award
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CSR & Sustainability
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≥3 years of measurable initiatives in sustainable sourcing, reducing environmental impact, or improving livelihoods.
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Rural & Grassroots Innovator
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Grameen Navachar Award
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Technology & Innovation for Bharat
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Organizations using technology for rural/agri/grassroots solutions with measurable outcomes.
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Media & Communication Excellence
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Media Shakti Award
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Journalism, Awareness & Civic Participation
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Creative & Film Impact
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Arts, Cinema, Storytelling
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Organizations enabling independent voices, cultural narratives, or societal engagement through arts/media.
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Global Bharat Impact Leade
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International Impact
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Indian-origin organizations abroad supporting India’s growth, image, or social innovation.
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Diversity & Inclusion Leader
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Workplace Inclusion
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Organizations building inclusive workplaces (gender, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled) with measurable policies and impact.
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Rural & Agricultural Impact Organization
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Krishi Samriddhi Award
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Rural Livelihood & Agriculture
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Corporates/social enterprises enabling farmer prosperity, agri-innovation, and rural livelihoods with measurable outcomes.
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Community Impact Award
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Jan Karya Karta Award
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Community Development
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≥5 years of operations, measurable community-level impact.
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Women Leadership & Justice Award
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Nari Shakti Award
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Gender Equality & Justice
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≥3 years of demonstrable work in women’s rights, law, advocacy, or empowerment.
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Youth & Child Development Award
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Yuva Vikas Award
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Education, Skilling, Child Health
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Proven programs in education, skilling, or child welfare for ≥3 years with measurable outcomes.
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Sustainability & Food Security NGO
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Agriculture, Environment & Food
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Long-term projects addressing food security, agriculture, or environmental sustainability.
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Digital Advocacy & Innovation Award
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Digital Disha Award
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Technology & Advocacy
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≥3 years of using digital campaigns to drive social change or awareness with measurable outcomes.
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Climate Action & Environmental NGO
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Paryavaran Mitrai Award
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Aarogya Shakti Award
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Public Health & Awareness
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Running free clinics, mobile health units, or campaigns for ≥3 years with measurable health outcomes.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Jeevan Shakti Award
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Long-term Impact
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≥20 years of sustained, measurable contribution in any field impacting society.
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Young Achiever Award
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Yuva Prerna Shakti Award
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Early-stage Impact
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Leaders under 30/35 showing significant societal, entrepreneurial, or cultural impact.
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Body Positivity & Awareness Advocate
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Swasthya Shakti Award
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Social Advocacy
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Individuals inspire change, awareness, and inclusivity around body positivity and health norms.
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