Food WarriorKabeer
Nagda, Madhya Pradesh
Founder of Tedhi Lakeer Welfare Foundation, working tirelessly to ensure surplus food reaches those in need, building a hunger-free society.
GIAA · Editions 1, 2 & 3
Golden Impact Achiever Awards — Three Editions of Impact
50 changemakers across three editions. One growing movement.
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Meet the 50 honourees
Changemakers recognised for expanding education, protecting the environment and building a hunger-free India.
Education
Teachers, officers and students making learning reach children who were being left out.
Eco Warrior
Changemakers driving renewable energy, waste reduction and environmental protection.
Food Warrior
People redirecting surplus food and feeding communities towards a hunger-free India.
Edition 3 · 2026
Food Warrior
EducationSanjay Saware
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
A police personnel from Indore who teaches underprivileged children in his free time, helping them stay connected to education.
Eco WarriorMohan Nagar
Bancha, Betul, Madhya Pradesh
Promotes renewable energy and eco-friendly practices in his village, showing how grassroots initiatives can transform rural communities.
EducationThan Singh
Delhi
A police officer who runs “Than Singh Ki Pathshala” in his free time, helping underprivileged students learn and grow.
EducationDr. Neelesh Singh
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Through Pehchan NGO, teaches and mentors underprivileged children and supports their educational expenses.
Eco WarriorPurshottam Pandey
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Promotes responsible use and conservation of natural resources, inspiring communities to protect the environment.
Food WarriorYamen Shrivastava
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
Works with the Robin Hood Army alongside his corporate career to distribute surplus food to those in need.
EducationHariom Jindal
Ludhiana, Punjab
An advocate who uses his free time to teach underprivileged children and make education more accessible.
Food WarriorBhawani Singh Shekhawat
Lalarpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Runs an old-age home in Rajasthan, supporting the elderly while contributing to a hunger-free India.
Food WarriorRishabh Jain
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Founder of Arihant Seva Foundation; distributes around 100 food packets daily and partners with restaurants and events to redirect surplus…
Food WarriorNitin Singh Rajpoot
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Associated with “Kuch Farz Hamara Bhi,” providing food to those in need in Raipur.
Eco WarriorAparna Kumari
Dantoo Village, Bokaro, Jharkhand
Promotes solar energy and renewable solutions, helping communities move toward sustainable development.
Food WarriorDeepanshu Kumar
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Collects surplus food from institutes and events, serving those in need while reducing food wastage.
EducationLata Gahtori
Chanhara, Uttarakhand
A student herself, teaches underprivileged children for free at her home.
Eco WarriorSanjay Bahuguna (Tehri)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Runs “Plastic Hatao, Paryavaran Bachao,” turning waste into products while training women and promoting sustainable rural livelihoods.
GIAA 2025
GIAA Editions 1 & 2 — 2025
Changemakers honoured in the first and second editions of the Golden Impact Achiever Awards.
EducationParag Diwan
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Parag Diwan is working to make education accessible to children who may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn. Through…
Food WarriorJaspreet Singh Chhabra
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Jaspreet Singh Chhabra is working towards reducing food wastage by ensuring that surplus food reaches people who need it. His…
Eco WarriorDevendra Parmar
Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh
Devendra Singh Parmar has combined farming and dairy practices with biogas technology to promote sustainable living. Through his biogas plant,…
EducationSI Ranjeet Yadav
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Known as “Khaki Wale Guru Ji,” SI Ranjeet Singh Yadav has extended his role as a police officer into the…
Food WarriorRaushan Kumar Patel
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Raushan Kumar Patel, associated with Roti Bank Varanasi, is working to ensure that surplus food reaches people facing food insecurity.…
Eco WarriorChandra Prakash Singh
Akoni Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
Chandra Prakash Singh is promoting sustainable living and clean energy through a biogas initiative in his community. By converting cattle…
EducationSumit Kumar
Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Through Appan Pathshala, Sumit Kumar is working to provide free education and opportunities to children from underprivileged communities. His initiative…
Food WarriorRavi Shankar Upadhyay
Chhabra, Bihar
Ravi Shankar Upadhyay is working with Roti Bank to reduce food wastage and support people in need. By collecting surplus…
Eco WarriorHariram Bakhar
Barmer, Rajasthan
Hariram Bakhar is promoting sustainable living and clean energy in his rural community through a biogas plant. By utilizing cattle…
EducationAnil Kumar Singh
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Anil Kumar Singh has dedicated several decades to supporting education and social empowerment, particularly for children with disabilities and special…
Food WarriorVivek Raj
Birhul, Jharkhand
Vivek Raj is associated with Helping India Feeding India, where he works to collect surplus food from homes, events and…
Eco WarriorGaurav Anand
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Gaurav Anand is working to promote renewable energy and environmental sustainability in his community. Through awareness around solar energy and…
EducationShrey Rawat
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Shrey Rawat is working through the SURAAH initiative to create more engaging and meaningful learning opportunities for children. His work…
Eco WarriorDr. Himani Purohit
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Dr. Himani Purohit works with HESCO – Himalayan Environmental Studies & Conservation Organization on initiatives connecting environmental conservation with community…
Eco WarriorAkanksha Singh
Patna, Bihar
Akanksha Singh is working in the field of renewable energy and sustainable development through the Swayambhu initiative. Her work promotes…
EducationRajan Ranade
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
After retirement, Rajan Ranade chose to dedicate his time to social service and education. Through Sanskar Pathshala, he provides free…
EducationRohit Kumar Singh
Patna, Bihar
Rohit Kumar Singh is contributing to education and social empowerment through the Be For Nation initiative. His work includes providing…
EducationSantosh Kumar Panda
West Singhbhum, Jharkhand
Santosh Kumar Panda is working in the Saranda forest region to support education among tribal and Adivasi children. Through Shishu…
EducationShabnam Khatun
Jharia, Jharkhand
Shabnam Khatun has made education a part of her social service despite having studied only up to Class 7 herself.…
EducationDharamveer Jakhar
Churu, Rajasthan
Dharam Veer Jakhar has connected public service with education through the Aapni Pathshala initiative. Working with the community and fellow…
Food WarriorAmit Trivedi
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Amit Trivedi is associated with Robin Hood Army, Bhopal, where he works to reduce food wastage and support people in…
Food WarriorSomnath Kashyap
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Somnath Kashyap is working through The Dihadi Kitchen to address hunger and food wastage. His initiative focuses on collecting and…
Food WarriorSunil Kumar Sharma
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Sunil Kumar Sharma is working through Niwala Kamla Bai Charitable Trust to support people in need through food distribution and…
In the news
Media coverage
Reports from publications across India covering the Golden Impact Achiever Awards and the people behind the impact.
27 July 2026
MBA Agra
Hindi newspaper clipping announcing the third edition of the Golden Impact Achiever Awards and its recognition of changemakers.
30 July 2026
Amrit India, New Delhi
Hindi newspaper clipping about the Golden Impact Achiever Awards third edition and its recognition of people creating social change.
27 July 2026
Basti Bureau, Agra
Hindi newspaper clipping announcing the third Golden Impact Achiever Awards and the forthcoming recognition of changemakers.
21 September 2026
Jagbani, Jalandhar
Punjabi newspaper clipping reporting on Golden Impact Achiever Awards recognition for social initiatives and changemakers.
7 August 2026
Nitidi, Bhubaneswar
Odia newspaper clipping announcing the third edition of the Golden Impact Achiever Awards.
4 August 2026
Prameya, Bhubaneswar
Odia newspaper clipping about the forthcoming third Golden Impact Achiever Awards.
21 September 2026
Desh Sewak, Chandigarh
Punjabi newspaper report featuring the 27 people recognised at the Golden Impact Achiever Awards.
21 September 2026
Pratah Khabar
Hindi newspaper report on 27 changemakers honoured at the Golden Impact Achiever Awards across education, environmental and social-impact work.
15 September 2026
Uttarakhand Bhaskar
Hindi newspaper report recognising environmentalist Sanjay Bahuguna with the Golden Impact Achiever Award 2026.
18 September 2026
Dainik Bhaskar, Ludhiana
Hindi newspaper report on the Golden Impact Achiever Awards honouring 27 social changemakers.