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.
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.
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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Youth in tailoring, two-wheeler repair, and mobile servicing