Applications are open for the Annual Awards of Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation which will felicitate those men and women involved at the grassroots level who are committed to inclusive development working in line with Mahatma Gandhi’s constructive work program and who have taken a vow to selflessly serve the people, their community and nation, at large. The Jamnalal Bajaj annual awards have gained unparalleled significance in its efforts to honour the exemplary achievers who have made noteworthy contributions to the society at the grassroots level following Gandhian constructive work programme.

To encourage and recognize the outstanding contributions of the people who have worked unstintingly in the interest of the nation and its people, 4 four awards were instituted by the Foundation. There are three National Awards and one International Award.

1. National: Award for Constructive Work following Gandhian principles in India
   
2. National: Award for Application of Science and Technology for Rural Development
3. National: Award for Development and Welfare of Women and Children (instituted in the memory of Jankidevi Bajaj)
4. International: International Award for Promoting Gandhian Values Outside India (presented to an individual holding a foreign passport and nationality.

"The preferred sectors (and sub-sectors) for support are:

1. Environment & Natural Resources (Soil and Water conservation; farm-based livelihoods; energy)
   
2. Health (Preventive and Curative Health; Drinking Water; Sanitation; Malnutrition)
3. Children (Setting up homes, hostels and shelters; Special education for differently abled; Healthcare targeted at Children)
4. Education (School and Technical education; Out of school education; Livelihood enhancement;)

Preference will be given to organisations and projects located in the following geographies:

1. Maharashtra
   
2. Uttarakhand and
3. Rajasthan

Each award carries a Citation, a Trophy and a Cash Prize of INR 10,00,000 (for the International Award, the Cash Prize is equivalent to foreign exchange).

Interested organisations please apply online via this link. Applicants should receive a response from Bajaj CSR team within 30 days.

In case you have not received a response after 30 days of submission, or are facing difficulty in completing the online application process, please contact [email protected]

The Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation was established in 1977, in the memory of Jamnalal Bajaj. The Foundation has been respected as a Gandhian establishment in areas of developing the socio-economic arena in our country. It strives to serve the ideals of Jamnalal Bajaj and promotes Gandhian constructive activities in India and abroad.

Through its social investments, Bajaj Group addresses the needs of communities residing in the vicinity of its facilities, taking sustainable initiatives in the areas of health, education, environment conservation, infrastructure and community development, and response to natural calamities. The Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation is also committed to the rural development activities, especially in Wardha district. In addition, the Foundation provides financial assistance to various organizations to facilitate economic development, healthcare, hygiene and sanitation conditions, education, women and child welfare, art and cultural restoration and promotion, etc.