The Yashraj Bharti Samman Awards for 2025 were presented by Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan to three grassroots organizations for their contributions to healthcare, education, and governance .
Key details:
- Award Presentation: The awards were presented by Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan . The ceremony took place on a Sunday .
- Recipients:
- Jan Swasthya Sahayog (Chhattisgarh): Recognized for their work in healthcare .
- Pratham Education Foundation: Recognized for their contributions to education .
- Services Plus (National Informatics Centre): Recognized for their Services Plus platform, developed by the National Informatics Centre, for good governance .
- Purpose: The awards recognize grassroots-level service organizations for their contributions to healthcare, sustainable development, and good governance .
- Attendees: The event was attended by dignitaries, including former Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker Dilip Walse Patil and India’s G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant .
- Governor’s Remarks: During the event, Governor Radhakrishnan voiced concern over the declining standard of education in Maharashtra and emphasized that improving education quality is a shared responsibility . He also highlighted the need for dedicated medical professionals to deliver advanced healthcare services in tribal regions . Yasraj Bharti samman is a step to recognise work of eminent one..