The Doing Good for Bharat Awards 2025, formerly known as ?India CSR Awards? in its 11th Edition acknowledged and promoted outstanding contributions made by changemakers, corporates, and government entities towards the betterment of society and the environment.

Business Wire India

CSRBOX, India’s leading social impact platform, hosted the Doing Good for Bharat Awards 2025. The award recognises exceptional changemakers- individuals, organisations, and institutions, who are driving transformative change across Bharat through sustainability, innovation, and social impact initiatives.

The prestigious ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries, including Shri (Dr.) L. Murugan, Union Minister of State, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India; Smt. Vimala Ramesh, Resident Commissioner, Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Mr. Deep Kalra, Chairman, IIMA-EF Board & Chairman, MakeMyTrip; and Mr. Prashant Agarwal, President, Narayan Seva Sansthan.

The evaluation process was conducted through a structured and transparent approach to ensure fairness and credibility. All nominations were first reviewed for eligibility and relevance to the award categories. The qualified entries were then assessed by an esteemed jury panel, which shortlisted the most impactful and innovative initiatives. These shortlisted projects subsequently underwent detailed on-ground verification to validate their outcomes and authenticity. Based on the combined insights of the jury review and field evaluations, the final awardees were selected through a transparent and merit-driven process to embody the spirit of Doing Good for Bharat.

The initiative highlights innovative solutions that effectively address social and environmental challenges through research, replicability, and long-term community impact.

Award Categories

The 2025 Awards encompassed a wide range of categories across business, innovation, academia, philanthropy, and governance.

Category	Sub-category	Position	Name of the Organisation
Doing Good for Planet	A1. Doing Good for Planet	Winner	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
		Runner-up 1	Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
		Runner-up 2	First American India
Doing Good Through Business: Social Responsibility	B1. Doing Good for Education	Winner	Lowe’s India Private Limited
		Runner-up 1	TransUnion CIBIL Ltd.
		Runner-up 2	BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL)
	B2. Doing Good for Healthcare	Winner	Abbott India
		Runner-up 1	DCM Shriram Ltd.
		Runner-up 2	Indian Oil Corporation Limited
	B3. Doing Good for Women and Inclusion, Employability & Livelihood	Winner	First American India
		Runner-up 1	Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd
		Runner-up 2	Schaeffler India Limited
	B4. Doing Good for Rural Development	Winner	JK Cement Limited
		Runner-up 1	Jubilant FoodWorks Limited
		Runner-up 2	Mizuho Bank India
	B5. Workforce for Good (EVP)	Winner	SAP Labs India Pvt Limited
		Runner-up 1	Apexon India Private Limited
		Runner-up 2	Maruti Suzuki India Limited
Doing Good Through Innovation	C1.Doing Good for Water+C2. Doing Good for Agriculture+C3.Doing Good for Waste Management	Winner	Solinas Integrity Pvt. Ltd.
		Runner-up 1	WeVOIS Labs Pvt. Ltd.
		Runner-up 2	Agrozee Organics Pvt. Ltd.
Doing Good through Grassroots Actions (NPOs)	D1. Doing Good for Education	Winner	Madhi Foundation
		Runner-up 1	Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives
	D2. Doing Good for Healthcare	Winner	Smile Train India
		Runner-up 1	Kalpataru Foundation
	D3. Doing Good for Women and Inclusion, Employability & Livelihood	Winner	Learning Links Foundation
		Runner-up 1	Anahat For Change Foundation
	D4. Doing Good for Rural Development	Winner	Himmotthan Society
		Runner-up 1	Krushi Vikas va Gramin Prashikshan Sanstha
	D5. Doing Good for the Environment (Land, Water, Air and Forest)	Winner	SEARCH (Socio-Economic Alternatives Research and Resource Community for Humanity)
		Runner-up 1	United Way of Bengaluru
Doing Good through Governance and Public Services (Healthcare/Education/Environment/Tech for Good)	F.Doing Good through Governance and Public Services	Winner	CEO Zila Parishad, Dholpur

This year’s awardees represented a cross-section of India’s changemakers from corporate leaders advancing environmental stewardship to social innovators and public servants improving governance and community well-being.

“The Doing Good for Bharat Awards celebrate the individuals and institutions who are not just achieving impact but redefining what it means to build a better India. These changemakers prove that purpose-driven action can create lasting systemic change,” said Bhomik Shah, Founder & CEO, CSRBOX.

the way forward, together.

CSRBOX Honours Changemakers with the Doing Good for Bharat Awards 2025

About the India CSR & ESG Summit

Curated by CSRBOX and NGOBOX, the India CSR & ESG Summit is Asia’s largest CSR and Sustainability Forum, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, development professionals, and innovators to discuss the evolving landscape of CSR, ESG, and sustainability in India. The 2025 Summit saw participation from over 2500+ sector visionaries, highlighting impactful ideas and partnerships that are shaping the nation’s development narrative.

For more information, visit: www.indiacsrsummit.in

About CSRBOX

For over a decade, CSRBOX has been at the forefront of India’s social impact ecosystem, bridging the gap between businesses and social development. Through its integrated approach across Impact Advisory, Platform, and Programs, CSRBOX has empowered over 350 companies to design, implement, and measure high-impact CSR and sustainability initiatives. Its mission is to accelerate India’s development goals through collaboration, innovation, and impact-driven solutions.

Learn more: www.csrbox.org

About Doing Good for Bharat Awards

The "Doing Good for Bharat Award 2025" represents a visionary initiative aimed at honouring outstanding contributions in the realms of community, climate, and conservation. It recognises individuals, businesses, organisations, and government entities actively promoting social and environmental development, fostering transformative impacts all across Bharat.

By celebrating initiatives that advance sustainable development, the DGB Awards aim to inspire continued efforts towards creating a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous future for Bharat.

Learn more here: Doing Good for Bharat Awards 2025