Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry and a social worker, was the chief guest at the awards ceremony, which was also attended by Indian industry leaders.
SOS Children’s Village of India (SOSCVI), the country’s largest self-implementing child care NGO, has been awarded the prestigious Mahatma Award 2021 for its social impact on child care. The organization has been honored for its excellence in childcare, as well as for its exemplary initiatives in caring for the needs of children during epidemics.
Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry and a social worker, was the chief guest at the awards ceremony, which was also attended by Indian industry leaders.
Speaking on the occasion, Sumant Kar, Secretary-General, SOS Children’s Village, India, said: Being recognized as a leader of social impact in child care is of immense importance to us, as it reflects the core values of SOSCVI. We stand to provide a basket of quality care solutions for those who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it to ensure their comprehensive development. “