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CIRTD Gets Shambhavi Puraskar for Rural Upliftment
The New Indian Express Sambalpur
|March 22, 2025
SUNDARGARH-based Centre for Integrated Rural and Tribal Development (CIRTD) has been conferred the 12th Shambhavi Puraskar for its outstanding work in transforming rural communities through sustainable development initiatives.
Instituted by Bansidhar and Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF), the prestigious award carries a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, a citation and trophy.
Apart from CIRTD, Dr Sibaji Panda from Sonepur received the Jury Commendation Certification-2025 for his efforts towards supporting children with hearing impairment and helping them reach their full potential. The certification carries a cash prize of ₹1 lakh and a citation.
This story is from the March 22, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Sambalpur.
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