Bhubaneswar (Kalinga Voice): Social change maker Dr. Md. Imran Ali is the winner of the prestigious “Shambhavi Puraskar 2023” and PARICHAYA of Sambalpur is selected for The Jury Commendation Certification . In a meeting held on 08 February 2023, eminent Panel of Jury members unanimously have decided on the above winners.
The winner of the Shambhavi Puraskar2023, Dr. Md. Imran Ali has dedicated himself for the cause of de-addiction, Answer to cancer, Drugs free childhood campaign, Mission on Wheels for differently-abled persons. He has been working relentlessly for tobacco-free society and substance abuse prevention in Odisha.
Similarly , PARICHAYA of Sambalpur is selected for The Jury Commendation Certification 2023 for their notable work to help mentally challenged, rehabilitation of destitute and socially neglected people.
It is to be noted that, the prestigious Shambhavi Puraskar was instituted by Bansidhar &Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF) the CSR arm of IMFA Group in 2014 to “recognize those who act as agents of social change and motivate others to follow in their footsteps.” It carries a citation and cash award of Rs. 2,50,000/-.The “Shambhavi Jury Commendation Certification carries a citation and a cash award for Rs. 50,000/-. The recipients will be felicitated in an award ceremony on the Foundation Day of BIPF.
