" Woman" Empowerment , Children Security And Justice Obtaining In the field Contribution For Odisha Grassroots Organization Indian Society Fur Rural Development To  National At the level In "Honored "

" Woman" Empowerment , Children Security And Justice Obtaining In the field Contribution For Odisha Grassroots Organization Indian Society Fur Rural Development To  National At the level In "Honored "

October 10, 2026 :

Indian Society for Rural Development of Odisha , Berhampur was recognized as the winner of the ' Global Sustainability Award 2026 ' in the NGO category for its grassroots contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal – 16 " Women Empowerment , Child Protection and Justice ". The award was presented by Shri. Anshuman Gupta, Megashish Award winner , at a ceremony organized by the India Chapter of Global Sustainability Awards at Miranda House, University of Delhi , New Delhi. Indian Society for Rural Development Headquartered in Ganjam district of Odisha , a women - led grassroots organization working towards strengthening child protection , women empowerment , prevention of violence and exploitation and increasing access to necessary support services and justice for vulnerable and vulnerable communities . The organization is committed to ensuring that women and children can live in a just , inclusive and sustainable society with dignity , safety and equal opportunities . Indian Society for Rural Development provides psychological counselling , medical assistance , police support , legal aid and short-term and long-term shelter services to women facing violence and crisis . Through its One Stop Centre , Shakti Sadan and other shelter services , women are provided with protection , rehabilitation and necessary support . In addition , the organization works for women empowerment and livelihood improvement through various community-based development initiatives . Through nearly four decades of grassroots work The organization estimates that its various initiatives have helped bring about positive changes in the lives of more than half a million women and children . These programs include raising awareness The Child Rights and Education Programme includes the “ Bringing Out-of - School Children Back to School Campaign ” , specifically to bring back the mainstream education of child labourers , out-of -school children and children in vulnerable situations . The success of the Indian Society for Rural Development is exemplified by its achievements. These include strengthening economically vulnerable families, mainstreaming child labourers, supporting girls and boys rescued from child marriage, protecting street children and reducing child trafficking . The organisation works in six key areas to achieve its goals . These are – Health and Wellbeing , Quality Education , Gender Equality , Livelihood Promotion and Improvement , Climate Action and Environmental Protection , and Peace and Justice . All the work of the Indian Society for Rural Development is based on the values ​​of equity , participation , inclusion , dignity , accountability and sustainability . This award is a heartfelt thank you to all members , institutional partners , supporters and well - wishers of the Indian Society for Rural Development for their continued trust and encouragement . This recognition will further strengthen ISRD 's efforts to ensure that every woman and child lives with safety , dignity and equal opportunities . Indian Society for Rural Development The Vice President of the organization , Mrs. Srilakshmi Panigrahi and Director , Mr. Sudhir Sawat received the prestigious award at a grand gathering . Representatives from India , Philippines , Nepal , Turkey , Argentina , Malaysia , South Africa were also honored with prestigious awards at the event .