Gram Vikas wins prestigious CASCA’25 Award for leadership in community engagement for sustainability
New Delhi(26/04/2025): Gram Vikas, a pioneering organisation dedicated to empowering rural communities and driving sustainable development, has been honored with the CASCA’25 Award for Leadership in Community Engagement for Sustainability at the recently concluded Climate Action & Sustainability Conference & Awards (CASCA’25). Founded on the principle of "Village Development," Gram Vikas has been at the forefront of transforming lives in Odisha and neighboring states for over four decades.
Through deep-rooted partnerships with governments, private sector leaders, and academic institutions, the organisation has championed inclusive development while safeguarding the vital biodiversity of rural landscapes.
This award celebrates Gram Vikas' commitment to empowering communities to lead their own sustainable futures. Speaking about the achievement, a representative from Gram Vikas said, "Our work is grounded in the belief that true development must come from within the community.
This recognition at CASCA’25 inspires us to continue strengthening rural resilience through participatory, sustainable action." The Climate Action & Sustainability Conference & Awards (CASCA’25), powered by YBRANT and supported by M3M Foundation (Lead Partner) and NTPC Limited (Award Partner), brought together national and global leaders to spotlight critical themes like regenerative agriculture, circular economy, ESG frameworks, electrification, biodiversity conservation, renewable energy, and climate finance.
Over 10+ power-packed panel discussions and global keynotes redefined India's climate leadership narrative at the event. Gram Vikas' honour stands testament to the power of community-driven development in building a sustainable and equitable future for all.
