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Raj Kumari Foundation Named “Health Focused NGO of the Year” at CSR Health Impact Awards

• ByStartupStory     |    September 27, 2025

A Recognition of Purpose and Impact

At the 9th CSR Health Impact Awards, hosted by the IHW Council, Raj Kumari Foundation (RKF) was honoured with the title of Health Focused NGO of the Year.

This recognition reflects RKF’s relentless efforts in bridging the health equity gap for underserved and vulnerable populations across India. In a sector where numerous NGOs strive for change, RKF stands out for its ability to combine innovation, inclusivity, and measurable results to address one of India’s most pressing challenges — equitable access to healthcare.

The RKF Model: Health Beyond Hospitals

Founded on the belief that health is a fundamental right, RKF delivers care through community-driven, mobile, and holistic programs that go far beyond conventional hospital-based healthcare.

Key initiatives include:

• Clinic on Wheels & Aarogya Rath — mobile health units delivering medical care to remote and underserved communities.

• Poshit Bachpan & Naivedyam — nutrition-focused programs fighting childhood malnutrition and ensuring healthier futures.

• Home-Based Newborn Care (HBNC) — maternal and neonatal health support at the household level.

• Kishori Shakti Project — improving health, nutrition, and well-being of adolescent girls, breaking cycles of poor health and malnutrition.

• AHAP & Preventive Programs — spreading awareness, enabling screening, and ensuring continuity of care for vulnerable populations.

Together, these programs create a continuum of care — from adolescence to motherhood, childhood nutrition to emergency outreach — making healthcare both preventive and curative, and embedding it deeply within communities.

Voices from Leadership

Reflecting on the recognition, Dr. Navneet Anand, Director of Raj Kumari Foundation, shared:

“Every time our mobile clinics reach a remote village, or a child receives the nutrition they need to thrive, we are reminded why this work matters. This award is not just for Raj Kumari Foundation — it belongs to every mother, every child, and every family whose health journey we have been part of. We are deeply grateful for this recognition and see it as a responsibility to do even more.”

His words encapsulate RKF’s ethos: that impact belongs not just to the organisation, but to the communities it serves and empowers.

Why the Award Matters

Winning Health Focused NGO of the Year is more than symbolic — it carries deep meaning:

• Validation of Effectiveness — recognition by experts that RKF’s interventions deliver measurable health outcomes.

• Visibility for Scaling — an opportunity to attract CSR partners, donors, and government collaborations.

• Sectoral Inspiration — proof to other grassroots organisations that innovation and dedication can drive national recognition.

• Momentum for Communities — spotlighting the lives of underserved populations RKF represents.

Building Health Equity at the Last Mile

RKF’s philosophy is rooted in taking healthcare to people, not the other way around.

Its mobile clinics reach villages where health facilities are scarce; its nutrition and adolescent health programs intervene where public systems fall short. By working with local volunteers and district health authorities, RKF ensures that its programs remain inclusive, trust-based, and sustainable.

Equally important, RKF embraces data, accountability, and transparency — tracking health outcomes and sharing progress regularly with stakeholders.

Looking Ahead: Innovation and Advocacy

The recognition marks not the culmination but the beginning of a larger vision. RKF aims to expand its role from service provider to thought leader in healthcare equity. Future plans include:

• Digital Health Integration — scaling reach by combining mobile healthcare with telemedicine.

• Policy Advocacy — influencing maternal, child, adolescent, and nutrition policies at state and national levels.

• Partnership Expansion — collaborating with corporates, CSR leaders, and government bodies to scale best practices.

• Behavior Change Campaigns — embedding preventive health, nutrition, and hygiene at household level.

A Voice for India’s Health Future

Raj Kumari Foundation’s recognition at the CSR Health Impact Awards is a testament to what happens when purpose meets strategy.

It is a reminder that true health transformation does not happen in boardrooms — but in the villages, households, and communities where inequities persist. RKF’s work shows that with compassion, innovation, and persistence, health equity can move from aspiration to reality.

As the Foundation looks to the future, its journey will not only inspire partners and donors, but also the next generation of changemakers. Because when an NGO like Raj Kumari Foundation succeeds, it proves that health with heart can transform society.

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