“I had friends working for women’s liberation and others promoting the popularization of science. I told them—none of these goals are possible if people cannot read and write.”— Dr. Madhav Chavan, co-founder of Pratham In 2012, Dr. Chavan received the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Prize for his work in providing quality education to…
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Dr. Madhav Chavan was awarded within the Social Enterprise Category (2010). This award recognizes leaders that have made a difference by carving a niche for themselves and creating an edge above their peers.
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“Pratham’s approach to improving educational quality is targeted, cost-effective and sustainable. By collaborating closely with government and local communities, Pratham has shown tremendous results and improved millions of children’s lives.” — Henry R. Kravis, founding partner, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co and alumnus and trustee, Claremont McKenna College Pratham was selected as the 2010 winner…
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Pratham was recognized for its innovation in education through the Read India program. The EMPI Group of Institutions launched the Indian Innovation Awards in 2005 as part of the broader initiative called Mission Innovative India, which was started by former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
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The CNN-IBN Indian of the Year award is presented annually by the Indian media house CNN-IBN to individuals excelling in fields, such as Politics, Sports, Business, Entertainment, Public Service, and Global Indian. Pratham received this award in recognition of its significant contribution to literacy and education.
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The award was instituted in 2008 by state government to honour the person who is making effort for education in the state especially among poor children. It is the highest award in education field given by Bihar government. Dr. Rukmini Banerji is the first person to receive this award.
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