AKRSP(I) has received several awards and recognition for the work it has done in the areas of rural development in India. Some of these are mentioned here.
Padma Vibhushan to our founder His Highness the Aga Khan (2015)
Awarded By : Government Of India
In recognition of the AKDN's involvement in India for over a century, on April 8, 2015, the Government of India awarded His Highness the Aga Khan the Padma Vibhushan, one of countrys highest civilian decorations, for his contributions to social development in India
2023
Padma Shri to Hirbaiben Ibrahimbhai Lobi (Community Leader) - (2023)
Awarded By : Hon'ble President of India
For her work for the Siddi samaj and empowerment of women in Saurashtra region
Recognition for the contribution towards empowerment of Marginalized communities
Awarded By : ACCESS Development Services
Best Water Users Association to Sanjeevani Sahakari Piyat Mandali Ltd.
Awarded By : Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India for their work in Participatory Irrigation Management
Third Prize as Water Users Association to Keliya Jamnakantha Sahakari Piyat Mandali Ltd
Awarded By : Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India for their work in Participatory Irrigation Management
2022
Nari Shakti Puraskar to Ushaben Dineshbhai Vasava (Community Leader)
Awarded By : Hon'ble President of India
2021
Best Project Facilitating Agency
Awarded By : NABARD
For implementing Wajhar watershed Project at Niwali block of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh
2020
Second prize in the Best NGO for Water Conservation category at 2nd National Water Awards ceremony organized
Awarded By : Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt of India.
FICCI Water Award
Awarded By : FICCI
First prize in Water Initiative by NGO in the eighth edition of FICCI water awards
2019
The National Entrepreneurship Award
Awarded By : Government of India
2017
Best SHG promoting Institution in Madhya Pradesh
Awarded By : NABARD
Women Self Help Group
The India Sanitation Coalition - FICCI Sanitation Awards
Awarded By : FICCI
Best non-profit engagement model in the sanitation sector
FICCI Water Award 2017
Awarded By : FICCI
Awarded 1st prize in the water initiatives by NGO category for Recognizing Excellence in Water Management and Conservation.
Lohiya Swachh Bihar Abhiyan
Awarded By : District Administration Of Bihar
District Administration of Bihar recognized AKRSP(I)s support to Lohiya Swachh Bihar Abhiyan to making Pusa as first ODF block of district Samastipur.
2015
TOI Social Impact Award
Awarded By : Times Of India
Drinking water supply systems and Sanitation in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar
2014
Earth Care Award 2014
Awarded By : JSW Foundation
Agriculture Development for Livelihood Enhancement in GujaratCommunity led action on mitigation and adaptation to climate change with respect to water resources, land use, and land use change and forestry
Bihar Innovation Forum -II
Awarded By : Bihar Rural Livelihood Promotion Society
Excellence in recognition of Innovative work in the area of agriculture
2013
World Bank Development Marketplace Award for Best Practices of PromotingOrganic Agriculture in Tribal Areas of MP
Awarded By : World Bank, New Delhi
Promotion of Organic Agriculture in Tribal Areas of MP
Gujarat Association for Agricultural Sciences (GAAS) Silver Jubilee Award-2013
Awarded By : Gujarat Association For Agricultural Sciences
Agriculture Development for Livelihood Enhancement in Gujarat
2010
Skill Development Initiative of the Year
Awarded By : E-India & Dept. Of Information Technology, Govt Of India
Providing IT training and placements through Community based Technology and Learning Centres
2008
Outstanding Contribution Award
Awarded By : WaterAid India & UNICEF
Community awareness in drinking water and sanitation and establishing a world class lab for community based water quality management
India NGO Award 2008 Western Region Award
Awarded By : Nand And JeetKhemka Foundation & Resource Alliance
Overall work in Gujarat & Madhya Pradesh
2007
ISO 90012000
Awarded By : Bureau Veritas Certification
Nirmala Water Testing Laboratory
2006
14th Jankidevi Bajaj Award for Hirbaiben Ibrahimbhai Lobi, Community Member, Coastal Saurashtra
Awarded By : The Ladies Wing Of The Indian Merchants Chamber
Significant and outstanding contribution to Rural Entrepreneurship and Empowerment
Award of Excellence, Water Worshipping Campaign
Awarded By : District Panchayat, Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh
For exemplary work in Soil and water conservation
2002
Prize for Womens Creativity in Rural Life for Hirbaiben Ibrahimbhai Lobi, Community Member, Coastal Saurashtra
Awarded By : Opjop
For upliftment of women of her community
1996
Prize for Womens Creativity in Rural Life for Kunwarben, Community Member, Central Gujarat
Awarded By : Womens World Summit Foundation, Geneva
For upliftment of women of her community
1995
We the Peoples 50 Communities for Samadhiyala Lift Irrigation Society
Awarded By : Times Of India
For improving the economic welfare of its community through peoples participation
Indira Priyadarshini Vriksh Mitra Award for Babda Village, South Gujarat
Awarded By : Ministry Of Environment And Forests, Government Of India
For exemplary Social Forestry work
1992
Indira Priyadarshini Vriksh Mitra Award for Pingot Village, South Gujarat
Awarded By : Ministry Of Environment And Forests, Government Of India
For exemplary Social Forestry work