Nashik: Social Worker Shraddha Shringarpure Receives Dr Vasantrao Pawar Memorial Award
Nashik: “Mokhada gave me a new perspective on the world. Poverty is not merely the absence of resources; it is also the absence of opportunities, experiences, choices and information. However, we often accept this situation as destiny. Merely distributing goods or giving donations does not change lives. Sustainable transformation can be achieved by combining knowledge, opportunities and…
Nashik: Social worker Shraddha Shringarpure has received the Dr Vasantrao Pawar Memorial Award 2026 for her outstanding contributions to the social sector. The award was presented by the Nilvasant Medical Foundation and Research Centre in recognition of her work in Mokhada and surrounding areas of Palghar district. Shringarpure, who has been working with the Swaraj Foundation, has focused on healthcare, education, sanitation, women's empowerment, and rural welfare.
She spoke about how poverty goes beyond the absence of resources; it also involves a lack of opportunities, experiences, choices, and information. Shringarpure received a citation, memento, and a cheque for ₹1 lakh during a ceremony held at the Raosaheb Thorat Auditorium. Neelima Pawar, Chairperson of the award selection committee, praised her work and hoped the recognition would inspire others in the sector.
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