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Awards and Recognitions

Our Journey from inception

2026

Community Radio Connect FM 107.8 received the ‘Green Education and Awareness Award ‘ from the World Environment Council in the category ‘Climate Awareness’.
SMSF received the ‘Eco-Guardian award’ from the World Environment Council in the ‘Climate Action’ category.
SMSF was honored with the Water Digest Award for its work in water conservation through RWH systems
SMSF received the ‘Best Water Awareness Campaign’ Award in the NGO category from EverythingAboutWater for its community radio Connect FM 107.8 series Jal Jungle Zameen.
Transform Lives one school at a time program of S M Sehgal Foundation, received the Bhamashah Award in the category of Shiksha Vibhushan by the Directorate of Education, Government of Rajasthan.
Mr Manoj Sharma, IT Head; Mr Pawan Kaswan, senior program lead, Water Management; and Mr Ankit Ojha, program lead, Transform Lives one school at a time at SMSF, were recognized with Prerak awards for their contributions to establishing digital libraries and advancing school transformation initiatives across Rajasthan.
Mr Avinash Singh, program lead and Mr Deepak Singh, project associate, at SMSF, received the Prerak category award in Alwar, Rajasthan at the district-level ceremony.

2025

S M Sehgal Foundation honored with the 11th Annual Greentech CSR India Award in the Rural Development category.
Community Radio Connect FM 107.8 wins first prize for climate-smart radio programming, awarded by the Alliance for Community Radio Stations, Rajasthan.
Krishi Jyoti, a joint initiative of S M Sehgal Foundation and The Mosaic Company, received the India CSR & Sustainability Award 2025 in the category ‘Exemplary CSR Collaboration’.
S M Sehgal Foundation awarded the ‘NGO Excellence’ award by TAL Hero.
Transform Lives one school at a time program of S M Sehgal Foundation, received the Bhamashah Award in the category of Shiksha Vibhushan by the Directorate of Education, Government of Rajasthan.

2024

SMSF received the National Water Awards in the ‘Best Civil Society Special Mention’ category by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, GoI.
SMSF won the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2024 in the ‘Best Non-Profit Engagement Model in Sanitation (Rural)’
SMSF was recognized with the ‘Global Sustainability Award’ in the SDG 2: Zero Hunger category at the ARC Sustainability Event.
EUTECH SDG Awards in the category ‘SDG 1: No Poverty’.
Felicitated with a silver plaque by Access Development Services as ‘Development Catalyst 2.0’.
S M Sehgal Foundation was recognized at the Flipkart Foundation’s Sampark 2024 event for the impactful initiative, ‘Fostering a Green Future: Empowering Children and Youth with Eco-Consciousness’.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Champawat, Uttarakhand recognized S M Sehgal Foundation for its impactful work under HDFC Bank Parivartan, for contributing to agriculture improvements in the region.
S M Sehgal Foundation was honored by the Rotary Club of Alwar for transforming government schools, and water management initiatives in Alwar, Rajasthan.
S M Sehgal Foundation received the ‘Community Engagement and Social Impact’ award, announced during the Sustainable Agriculture Summit 2024.
World Food Prize Foundation recognized Mr. Pawan Kumar, principal lead of Agriculture Development, S M Sehgal Foundation as one of the Top Agri-Food Pioneers of 2024.
Transform Lives one school at a time program of S M Sehgal Foundation, received the Bhamashah Award in the category of Shiksha Vibhushan by the Directorate of Education, Government of Rajasthan.
Mr. Shailesh Pant, program lead of Agriculture Development felicited by the Department of Education, Alwar, Rajasthan, for his consistent efforts to the transfiguration of government schools under the Krishi Jyoti project.
S M Sehgal Foundation honored with the prestigious CSR Leadership Award by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture, Karnataka.
S M Sehgal Foundation received the Fortune Leadership Awards in the ‘Most Trusted NGO’ category.

2023

S M Sehgal Foundation awarded with CRISIL VO grading 1A, signifying ” Very Strong Delivery Capability and Financial Proficiency.
Krishi Jyoti, a joint initiative of S M Sehgal Foundation and The Mosaic Company, received the India CSR & Sustainability Award 2023 in the category of Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiative.
Ms. Anjali Makhija, CEO and Trustee of S M Sehgal Foundation, received the BW Social Impact Awards 2023.
Transform Lives one school at a time, a school transformation program of S M Sehgal Foundation, received the Bhamashah Award in the category of Shiksha Vibhushan by the Directorate of Education, Government of Rajasthan.
S M Sehgal Foundation honored with appreciation letter from CDO, Champawat, Uttarakhand for development work for farmers.
S M Sehgal Foundation felicitated by the Government of Rajasthan for transforming the government schools in Alwar, Rajasthan.
Mr. Pawan Kaswan, Mr. Mahadev Sharma, and Mr. Joginder Jakhar, S M Sehgal Foundation, felicitated by the Department of Education, Alwar, Rajasthan, for their consistent efforts to the transfiguration of government schools under the Transform Lives program.
Honoured by The College of Social Work at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, for the social work and rural development in the region.
S M Sehgal Foundation received “NGO of the Year Runner up recognition” by the US State Department.

2022

Dr. Suri Sehgal receives the prestigious Dr. M S Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture.
Community Radio Alfaz-e-Mewat Receives National Award for its sustainability model
S M Sehgal Foundation engaged as a knowledge partner by the Government of Punjab for building Integrated State Water Plan (ISWP) and water programs.
Bhamashah Award by the Department of Education, Rajasthan, for work in rural government schools under the Transform Lives program.
Ms. Anjali Makhija, CEO, Finalist in the Rural Development category of The Amazing Indians Awards by The Times Network.
ABSA Award for Agriculture Development in Agri-Business Summit and Agri Awards.
India Association of Minnesota (IAM) Person of the Year Award to Mr. Jay Sehgal for recognition of his impactful COVID relief service to Indian and Minnesota communities.
Ek Naam Recognition for Geeta, project coordinator, Sehgal Foundation, by Apollo Tyres Foundation for her work in water management and sanitation.

2021

Minimum Norms Accreditation from Credibility Alliance for a period of five years (2021-2026).
Sabera Award in the category Special Jury Commendation for NGO of the Year.
FICCI Sustainable Agriculture Award 2021 (2nd place) in the category Climate Resilient Agriculture Development.
Mahatma Award for Social Impact in Agriculture and Livelihood.
Partner of the Global Water Partnership (GWP) based in Stockholm, Sweden. GWP is a global action network with over 3000 partner organizations in 167 countries that provides knowledge and builds capacity to improve water management at all levels.
Women Water Champion recognition to Ms. Kunti Devi, project coordinator, Sehgal Foundation by United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in partnership with National Water Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR (MoJS), and Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).
Awarded the prestigious GuideStar India Transparency Key award for 2021, joining India’s largest pool of credible NGOs after undergoing a rigorous due diligence process.

2020

2nd National Water Award for Best NGO in Water Conservation (third prize) by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India.

2019

CSO with accredited status with the Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD
State-level Bhamashah recognition by the Government of Rajasthan for contribution to the education sector.
First runner up award for ‘Excellence in CSR Social Impact – Best Corporate-Nonprofit partnership’ at the ACEF Asian Leaders Forums and Awards won by DCB Bank and Sehgal Foundation
Winner Dalmia Bharat NGO Box CSR Impact Award in WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) category
Winner National Community Radio Awards by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GoI in thematic category
CSR Implementing Partner Award at CSR Summit and Awards by UBS Forums
NGO of the Year Award at CSR Summit and Awards by UBS Forums
Winner Sandvik India Gender Awards for gender programming on community radio Alfaz-e-Mewat
Water Digest Water Award for Best NGO-Rural Drinking Water Solutions Provider, supported by UNESCO and Ministry of Water Resources
Finalist Aarohan Social Innovation Awards by Infosys Foundation

2018

Bhamashah Award for improving school infrastructure in government schools of district Alwar, Rajasthan
Certificate of recognition for Best Non Governmental Organization Practices by district administration, Gurugram, Haryana
Bhamashah Award Certificate of recognition by village panchayat for renovation of village Bhandwara school, Alwar, Rajasthan
International Impact Award by the University of Iowa to Mr. Jay Sehgal, Executive Vice President, for Foundation’s work with the rural communities in India.

2017

FICCI Water Award-third prize for Innovation in Water Technology for our innovation, Creating freshwater pockets in saline aquifers
Emerson Cup for Phase II Green Building under ‘IGBC Green New Buildings (Tenant Occupied)’ Category’
Guidestar India Gold Certification for maintaining high level of organizational accountability and good governance
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Leader Award for Outstanding Service in Agriculture
Bhamashah Award for improving school infrastructure in government schools of district Alwar, Rajasthan
Certificate of Appreciation for contribution to Mukhya Mantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan 2017 in district Alwar, Rajasthan

2016

9th Global Agriculture Leadership Award by Indian Council of Food and Agriculture
International Book Award first place in the social change category for Together We Empower: Rekindling Hope in Rural India by Marly Cornell, published by Sehgal Foundation
International Book Award first place in biography category for Seeds for Change: The Lives and Work of Suri and Edda Sehgal by Marly Cornell, published by Sehgal Foundation.
National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) gold winner Together We Empower: Rekindling Hope in Rural India by Marly Cornell, published by Sehgal Foundation.
Certificate of Appreciation by District Administartion, Alwar at CSR Conclave for school renovation projects being supported by Mosaic Fertilizers India Pvt. Ltd. and Mosaic Company Foundation
Bhamashah Award by the Govt. of Rajasthan for doing work in government schools of Alwar district.

2015

Best Learners Award, Namati Global Justice Prize, Special Category Winner for a project that focuses on demand and supply or local governance and justice.
Manthan Award Winner, Community Radio Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 for giving voice to Mewat community through community broadcasting.

2014

Amity University, NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh, India, Woman Achiever award to Sehgal Foundation CEO Jane Schukoske for her “Outstanding Accomplishments and Contribution in the Social Sector.”
Benjamin Franklin Awards silver award winner in two categories, biography and multicultural, The 27th Annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards™ sponsored by IBPA for Seeds for Change: The Lives and Work of Suri and Edda Sehgal by Marly Cornell, published by Sehgal Foundation.
DNA & Stars of the Industry Group, Mumbai, India, Innovative B-School Award in Education Leadership.
Felicitation certificate to Sehgal Foundation from Chief Minister, Haryana, as one of the partners in Haryana Education Department event on Haryana Shiksha Utsav, held at Bohra Kalan, Haryana, India.
Foreword Reviews Indie Fab Book of the Year Award, silver award winner in biography, sponsored by Foreword Reviews magazine, for Seeds for Change: The Lives and Work of Suri and Edda Sehgal by Marly Cornell, published by Sehgal Foundation.
ICRISAT Plaque of Appreciationand Thanks from Director General Dr. William Dar, 42nd Anniversary Celebration.
Midwest Book Awards first place winner in two categories, social science and cover design, sponsored by Midwest Book Publishers Association (MIPA), for Seeds for Change: The Lives and Work of Suri and Edda Sehgal by Marly Cornell, published by Sehgal Foundation.
Millennium Alliance (FICCI), India, Technology Development Board, Department of Science of Technology, Government of India, and USAID), New Delhi, India, Millennium Alliance Award for Outstanding Work on Pressurized Recharge Wells for Creating Fresh Water Pockets in Saline Ground Water Areas.
National Indie Excellence Awards (NIEA) 9th Annual Indie Awards first place winner in biography for Seeds for Change: The Lives and Work of Suri and Edda Sehgal by Marly Cornell, published by Sehgal Foundation.
World Women Leadership Congress & Awards, Mumbai, India, Women Leadership Award to Sehgal Foundation CEO Jane E. Schukoske.

2013

Certificate of Appreciation presented by Haryana School Education Department under Mukhya Mantri Shiksha-Deeksha Yojana.
Arcelormittal, New Delhi, India, Special Recognition for Women’s Empowerment to Kamlesh Sherawat, Block Facilitator, Taoru, Mewat District, Haryana, India.
Arcelormittal, New Delhi, India, Special Recognition for Women’s Empowerment to Devika Batra, Project Coordinator, Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
Arcelormittal, New Delhi, India, Special Recognition for Women’s Empowerment to Sehgal Foundation Communications Director Pooja O. Murada, for providing a grassroots platform for women to share their voices and document their cases.
Global Indian Karmaveer Puraskaar Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Suri Sehgal, a Global Award for Social Justice and Citizen Action, from the Indian Confederation of NGOs (iCONGO), New Delhi, India.
Manthan Award Asia Pacific Finalist, Community Radio Alfaze- Mewat FM 107.8.
Indian Green Building Council, Platinum certification under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Core & Shell, Phase II building, Gurgaon.
Rockefeller Foundation Top 100 Next Century Innovators Awards Shortlist, Sehgal Foundation IRRAD project, “Strengthening the Demand and Supply for Better Village Governance.”
FICCI Water Award, NGO Category First Prize, New Delhi, India.
Water Management Forum, Institution of Engineers, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Recognition for Outstanding Work in Water Conservation.

2012

Bhaskar Foundation Jal Star Award, Dainik Bhaskar Group, New Delhi, India.

2011

American India Foundation, New York, USA, Leadership in Philanthropy Award to Dr. Suri Sehgal.
Department of Education, Haryana, India, Letter of Appreciation for participation in Dastak-e-Taalim Program.
Indo-US Education Conclave and D. Y. Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra, India, recognized Sehgal Foundation CEO Jane Schukoske for her “Significant Contribution to Indo-US Education Cooperation.”

2010

CII Woman Exemplar Award to Kamlesh Sherawat, Block Facilitator, Taoru, Mewat District, Haryana, for her contribution in the field of education.
Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP), Global Development Network, Bogota, Columbia, Third Place for Good Governance Now! model.
National Ground Water Augmentation Award, Government of India, Ministry of Water Resources, New Delhi, India.
Sehgal Foundation model project “Improving Sustainable Livelihood Security Using Proven Solutions to Land Degradation in Semiarid Regions of India” selected in top-30 most innovative projects, at 2010 Global Conference on Agriculture, Food Security, and Climate Change, The Hague, Netherlands, organized by Dutch, Norwegian, and Ethiopian governments, FAO (UN), and the World Bank.
U.S. Green Building Council, Platinum certification under Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Construction, Phase I building, Gurgaon.
Water Digest and UNESCO Best Water NGO Award, New Delhi, India.

2009

Bharat Samman Life Time Achievement Award by NRI Institute, New Delhi, India, to Dr. Suri Sehgal.
Information Integrity Coalition, USA, Award Finalist for Excellence in Information Integrity.
Times Foundation and FICCI Women Achievers Award, New Delhi, India, to Sehgal Foundation health specialist Shaheena Khatoon.
Water Digest and UNESCO Best Water NGO Award, New Delhi, India.

2008

Mewat Development Agency, Haryana, India, recognition as Premium Organization for Undertaking Water Resource Management in Mewat.
Water Digest and UNESCO Best Water NGO Award, New Delhi, India.

2007

Pinnacle NRI Award, NRI Institute, New Delhi, India.
Rashtriya Samaj Gaurav Samman (Pride of Nation) award to Jay Sehgal.

2006

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India, New Delhi, India, R&D Recognition for Crop Improvement.
Institute of Directors, New Delhi, India, Golden Peacock Award for Philanthropy in Emerging Economies, Finalist.
Samaj Gaurav Samman National Award, Manav Dharm Mission, New Delhi, India.

2005

Bharat Samman Excellence Award, NRI Institute, New Delhi, India, to Sehgal Foundation.
Bharat Samman Excellence Award, NRI Institute, New Delhi, India, to Dr. Suri Sehgal.
Centre for Development and Population Activities Recognition to Better Life Options Program for adolescent girls in India.
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Special Consultative Status awarded to Sehgal Foundation.

2002

ICRISAT “Best Friend of ICRISAT” Trophy from Director General Dr. William Dar.

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