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Awards and Recognition

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Awards and Recognition

Jamnalal Bajaj Award (2022): For rural development, ₹10 lakh cash award

Awarded by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation for Sampark’s Founder and Director Shri. Nilesh Desai’s work in rural development, impacting over 2 lakh families in Jhabua and neighbouring districts.

National Youth Award (1988–89): Government of India

Awarded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, for outstanding contributions to youth empowerment and community development.

Rashtriya Nanaji Deshmukh Award (2016): Government of Madhya Pradesh

Presented by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for fostering socio-cultural harmony and promoting sustainable social development.

Jalmitra Award (2024): Maharashtra Vikas Kendra, Pune
Tarun Bharat Environment Protection Award (2013): Rajasthan Water Community

Bestowed by the National Water Community, Rajasthan, for initiatives in environmental protection and sustainable water resource management.

Ashok Gondia & Champaben Gondia Awards (2010): Rajkot, Gujarat

Conferred by the Young Men Gandhi Association, Rajkot, Gujarat, recognising efforts for social upliftment, youth welfare, and rural community development.

Man of the Year (2018): The Week magazine

Shri. Nilesh Desai featured as “Lighting up the Darkness” for contributions to rural and social development.

Adivasi Children’s Atmabandhu (2019): Eenadu Sunday Magazine

Shri. Nilesh Desai recognised as “Atma Bandhu” of Adivasi children for fostering empowerment and education within tribal communities.

Appreciation from DRDA, Jhabua (1989–90)

Awarded by the District Rural Development Agency, Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh for exemplary work in social development.

Recognition in National Nutrition Campaign (2016–17)

Shri. Nilesh Desai recognised as “Atma Bandhu” of Adivasi children for fostering empowerment and education within tribal communities.

Featured in Chitralekha (Dec 2022)

Sampark’s grassroots educational work was honored in the “Malva Jeva Manas” special issue, celebrating impactful initiatives across Madhya Pradesh.

Thematic Areas of Intervention and Impact

Youth Training & Livelihood (DDUGKY & RSETI)

Under government skill development schemes like DDUGKY and RSETI, SAMPARK trained 1,085 youth in tailoring, two-wheeler repair, and mobile servicing. 60% of trainees started their own businesses while the rest found jobs in private sectors. Monthly earnings ranged from ₹8,000 to ₹25,000, leading to economic independence and reduced migration for work.

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