Past Awards
June 1, 2026 2026-06-01 9:19Past Awards
Past Awards
Individual Institution/Organization : Sumangali Seva Ashrama
Year : 2025 |Received by : Smt. S.G. Susheelamma
Address : Cholanayakanahalli, R.T. Nagar Post, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Sumangali Seva Ashrama, Bengaluru, recipient of the Swami Rama Humanitarian Award 2025, is a voluntary non-profit serving vulnerable communities since 1975. Founded by Smt. S. G. Susheelamma and Smt. M. Kanthamma, the Ashrama supports destitute women, orphaned children, the elderly, and underserved families through education, healthcare, rehabilitation, and livelihood programs. It runs homes for children and women in distress, 174 Anganwadis, schools for marginalized students, and primary health centres with a mobile clinic. With five decades of compassionate service, the Ashrama remains a beacon of empowerment and community transformation.
Individual Institution/Organization : President of Lakshmi Ashram Kausani
Year : 2024 |Received by : Smt. Radha Bhatt
Address : Kausani, Almora, Uttarakhand.
Swami Rama Humanitarian Award - 2024 was presented to Smt. Radha Bhatt President of Lakshmi Ashram Kausani , Uttarakhand. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to humanity in economic, environmental, scientific, social, and spiritual development. Lakshmi Ashram is a Gandhian Basic Education school for girls, as well as a centre for the inspiration and practical training of rural community activists. It is also a base for voluntary work, and a place where women from rural areas can organize themselves to define and solve their own problems.
Individual Institution/Organization :Tarun Bharat Sangh
Year : 2023 |Received by : Shri Rajendra Singh
Address : Bheekampura Kishori, Thanagazi, Alwar, Rajasthan - 301022
Since 1975, Tarun Bharat Sangh, led by Dr. Rajendra Singh, has spearheaded initiatives to combat water scarcity in 1000+ villages across Rajasthan. Through 13,800 water structures and river restoration projects, they have secured water resources for over 1200 villages, earning global acclaim and awards like the Raman Magasaysay and Stockholm Water Prize.
Individual Institution/Organization : Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre
Year : 2022 |Received by : Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena
Address : Kausani, Almora, Uttarakhand.
Swami Rama Humanitarian Award was presented to Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh-Ladakh. The activities of MIMC include providing underprivileged children safe shelter and quality education, healthcare for the sick and needy, literacy and empowerment programs for women, and other socially-disadvantaged groups and a caring environment for the aged and destitute. The award was received by Venerable Bhikkhu Sanghasena, Founder/President MIMC, consisting of Rs. 5 lakhs, a citation letter and a gold medal.
Individual Institution/Organization : Vinoba Seva Ashram
Year : 2021 |Received by : Ramesh Bhaiya and Vimala Behen, Founder, Vinoba Seva Ashram
Address : Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Swami Rama Humanitarian Award was presented to Vinoba Seva Ashram, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh for its commendable job of almost 40 years. The award was well received by Sh. Ramesh Bhayiya, Founder of the Vinoba Sewa Ashram, consisting of Rs. 5 lakhs, a citation letter and a gold medal.
Individual Institution/Organization : Shri Sachchida Nand Bharti
Year : 2020 |Received by : Shri Sachchida Nand Bharti
Address : Village Uffrainkhal, District Pauri, Uttarakhand
Swami Sachidanand Bharti, pioneer of “Paani Raakho Aandolan” was bestowed with the Swami Rama Humanitarian Award 2020 consisting of a gold medal, citation and a cash award of rupees five lakhs in recognition of his excellent efforts in social development.
Individual Institution/Organization : H.H. Swami Satyamitranand Ji (Posthumously)
Year : 2019 |Received by : H.H. Swami Avdeshanand Ji Maharaj, Director Bharat Mata Mandir
Address : Saptrishi Road, Bhoopatwala Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Posthumously conferred on Swami Satyamitrananda Giri Ji Maharaj, founder of Bharat Mata Mandir Haridwar, for the significant contribution made in the field of social upliftment of the weaker sections of the society. Received by his disciple Junapithadheeshwar Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Awadheshanand Giri.
Individual Institution/Organization : Sewadham Ashram
Year : 2018 |Received by : Shri Sudhir Bhai Goyal, Founder Director “Ankit Gram”, Ratnadeep
Address : Ambodia (Gambhir Dam) Badnagar Road, Ujjain (MP) 456 006
Shri Sudhir Bhai Goyal, Founder of Sewadham Ashram established in Ujjain in 1986, was awarded Rs. 5 lakhs, a gold medal and a citation. Sewadham Ashram provides services enriched with love, care, intimacy, and compassion, for the homeless, destitute and abandoned human beings.
Individual Institution/Organization : SEWA Rural
Year : 2017 |Received by : Dr. Pankajbhai Shah, Managing Trustee
Address : Jhagadia, Bharuch, Gujarat
Dr. Pankaj Shah, Managing Trustee of Sewa Rural, a voluntary development organisation involved in health and development activities in rural tribal area of Bharuch and Narmada districts of South Gujarat, was awarded Rs. 5 lakhs, a gold medal and a citation.
Individual Institution/Organization : Dr. Vibha Gupta
Year : 2016 |Received by : Dr. Vibha Gupta, Director Magan Sangrahalaya
Address : Kumapappa Marg, Wardha - 442001
Dr. Vibha Gupta, Director of the Rural Women Technology Center, a wing of Magan Sangrahalaya, Wardha (Maharastra) was bestowed with the Swami Rama Humanitarian Award 2016 consisting of a gold medal, citation and a cash award of rupees five lakhs in recognition of her efforts in developing appropriate technologies for the emancipation of rural populations.
Individual Institution/Organization : PARIVAAR
Year : 2015 |Received by : Shri. Vinayak Lohani, Founder
Address : Bonogram, Bakhrahat Road, P.S - Rashpunja, Kolkata - 700104, West Bengal
Shri Vinayak Lohani, West Bengal’s Parivar Ashram’s Founder Director, for his work towards the total care and overall development of children who are highly vulnerable to exploitation, victimization and trafficking, including orphans, street children, abandoned children, and extremely impoverished children from tribal areas.
Individual Institution/Organization : Shri Vivek Sawant
Year : 2014 |Received by : Shri Vivek Sawant, Managing Director, Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited (MKCL)
Address : ICC Trade Tower, "A", Wing, 5th Floor Senapati Bapat Road, Shivajinagar Pune, Maharashtra
Shri Vivek Sawant, Managing Director and co-founder of the Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd. (MKCL) Shri Vivek Sawant, Managing Director and co-founder of the Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd. (MKCL), in recognition of his contributions in the fields of Information Technology, eEducation, eGovernance and eEmpowerment of communities.
Individual Institution/Organization : Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin
Year : 2013 |Received by : Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences
Address : Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi Dr. Shiv Kumar Sarin, Director, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, was awarded the Swami Rama Humanitarian Award for 2013.
Individual Institution/Organization : Sanmati Bal Niketan
Year : 2012 |Received by : Mai Sindhutai Sapakal, Founder "Shivraj Complex"
Address : D-1, Near Mohintara Hospital, Behind Vaibhav Cinema, Hadapsar Pune - 411028, Maharashtra
Sanmati Bal Niketan, Pune, Maharaastra Sindhu Tai Sapkal, who is fondly called the Mother of Orphans, was awarded the prestigious Swami Rama Humanitarian Award by the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust, which entailed a cash award of Rs. 5 lakh, citation, and gold medal.
Individual Institution/Organization : Divya Prem Sewa Mission
Year : 2011 |Received by : Shri Ashish Gautam, President Sewa Kunj
Address : Chandighat, Haridwar
Divya Prem Sewa Mission Niyas, Haridwar Divya Prem Sewa Mission Niya s, Haridwar, for providing commendable services for the past several years to leprosy patients. Sri Ashish Gautam the President of the Mission received the award.
Individual Institution/Organization : SEARCH (Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health)
Year : 2010 |Received by : Dr. Abhay Bang, Director
Address : Shodhgram P.O. Gadchiroli – 442 605 Maharashtra
Society for Education, Action, and Research in Community Health (SEARCH), Maharashthra Swami Rama Humanitarian Award was given to the Society for Education, Action, and Research in Community Health (SEARCH) in recognition of its innovative village health care and research programs in 150 villages of Gadchiroli, one of the most underdeveloped districts of Maharashtra. Dr. Abhay Bang, Founder/Director of SEARCH, was present to receive the award.
Individual Institution/Organization : Thutak Nunpuitu Team (TNT)
Year : 2009 |Received by : Dr. Sangthankima Sailo, Founder
Address : Zuangtui, Aizwal, Mizoram
Thutak Nunpuitu Team (TNT), Mizoram This nonprofit, voluntary organization works for the downtrodden and marginalized members of the populations of Mizoram and neighboring states by running centers like de-addiction center, mental asylum and orphanage. Mr. Alex, Secretary of the organization received the award.
Individual Institution/Organization : Vikas Bharti Society
Year : 2008 |Received by : Shri Ashok Bhagat, Secretary
Address : Gumla - 835331, Jharkhand
Vikas Bharati, Bishunpur, Jharkand The Swami Rama Humanitarian Award 2008 was given to Vikas Bharati, Bishunpur, Jharkand. Mr. Ashok Bhagat, Director of this organization received the award which consisted of cash, gold medal, and citation. This nonprofit, voluntary organization works for the underprivileged and down trodden rural areas and tribals of Jharkand.
Individual Institution/Organization : All India Pingalwara Charitable Society
Year : 2007 |Received by : Dr. Inderjit Kaur, President
Address : Tehsilpura, G.T. Road, Amritsar
All India Pingalwara Charitable Society of Amritsar, Punjab This society is known for its charitable work for the betterment of the destitute and mentally challenged. The award was received by Bibi Dr. Inderjeet Kaur.
Individual Institution/Organization : Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM)
Year : 2006 |Received by : Dr. R. Balasubramaniam, President
Address : Hanchipura Road, Saragur, H.D. kote Taluk, Mysore Distt. Karnatka - 571121
Vivekananda Youth Movement, Kerala This organization received the award for its inspiration work in developing the tribal areas of Kerala, South India. Dr. R. Bala Subrahmanian, President of Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, was present to accept the award.
Individual Institution/Organization : Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt
Year : 2005 |Received by : Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt
Address : Sarvodaya Kendra Mandir Marg Gopeshwar, Distt. Chamoli Uttarakhand
Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt, Uttarakhand Shri Chandi Prasad Bhatt – for his exemplary services in the field of eco-development with community participation.
Individual Institution/Organization : SOS Children’s Villages of India
Year : 2004 |Received by : Mr. S. Sandilya, President
Address : National Office: Plot No. 4, Block C-1, Nelson Mandela Marg Vasant Kunj New Delhi – 110 070
Late Shri J.N. Kaul, SOS Children’s Village of India, New Delhi Late Shri J. N. Kaul, President – SOS Children’s Village of India – for the welfare of poor children.
Individual Institution/Organization : Shri Sundar's Lal Bahuguna
Year : 2003 |Received by : Shri Sundar Lal Bahuguna
Address : C/o Dr. V. C. Pathak Street No. 1/D-7 Shastri Nagar, P. O. Nehrugram Dehradun
Shri Sunder Lal Bahuguna, Uttarakhand Shri Sunder Lal Bahuguna – a noted Environmentalist.