Awards & Recognitions
National Human Rights Conference - 2026
Mahashakti Foundation has been felicitated at the National Human Rights Conference for exemplary contributions to the promotion and protection of human rights and social justice on 13th March 2026 at Mayfair Convention.
Most Impactful CSR Project of the Year - 2025
Project Chirantan (Empowering Farmers through Climate-Resilient Agriculture and Irrigation Practices), supported by HDFC Bank Parivartan and implemented by Mahashakti Foundation in Bhuban & Kankadahada blocks of Dhenkanal district, has been awarded as the “Most Impactful CSR Project of the Year 2025” at the Indian Social Impact Awards 2025.
“Legends of ESAF Award” – 2024
Managing Director of Mahashakti Foundation, Mr. Jugal Kishore Pattnayak, was honoured with the prestigious “Our Partner in Bringing Banking Services to the Unbanked and Under-banked” Award at the Legends of ESAF 2024 event.
“Man of the Mission Award” - 2022
Mr. Jugal Kishore Pattnayak, Managing Director of Mahashakti Foundation, was honoured with the prestigious “Man of the Mission” Award at the Vibrant Odisha Summit, jointly organized by Indus Valley Times and the Centre for Socioeconomic Studies.
“Change Agents Award” - 2017
On May 27th, 2017, Mr. Jugal Kishore Pattnayak, Managing Director of Mahashakti Foundation, was recognized as a distinguished “Change Agent” of Odisha by the organization “Yes We Can” for his significant contributions in creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for the underprivileged.
“Lighting a Billion Lives Partnership Award” 2016
Mahashakti Foundation was honored with the prestigious ‘Lighting a Billion Lives Partnership Award’ in recognition of its outstanding dedication and service to community development in the year 2016.