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Amruta Fadnavis Says Women's Empowerment, Child Development Require Collective Responsibility
Some very special people received awards at a big event called the Urja Awards, held in Pune, India.
The event was organised by a group called the Gravittus Foundation.
A famous lady named Amruta Fadnavis gave a speech there.
She said everyone in society should help to make the world safer for women and children, not just the government.
A great teacher named Dr Shantanu Mujumdar received the biggest award for his work in education.
The family of a brave soldier named Arjun Jadhav got a special award too.
A man named Irfan Mujawar, who saved five lives in an accident, also got a humanitarian award.
The foundation has taught nearly 600,000 students about 'Good Touch, Bad Touch' to keep children safe.
Every award winner received a shawl and a Tulsi sapling as a gift.
Amruta Fadnavis, founder of Divija Foundation, said women's empowerment and child development cannot be achieved by the administration alone and require collective social responsibility.
The Urja Awards 2026, organised by Gravittus Foundation, were held at JW Marriott Hotel on Senapati Bapat Road in Pune.
Padma Bhushan Dr Shantanu B. Mujumdar received the Urja Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution to education.
Gravittus Foundation's 'Good Touch, Bad Touch' awareness initiative has reached nearly 600,000 students.
A special Shaurya Award honoured the family of Uri martyr Arjun Jadhav, while Irfan Mujawar received the Humanitarian Award for saving five lives in the Malshiras accident.
- Who
- Amruta Fadnavis, founder of Divija Foundation; Usha Kakade, founder of Gravittus Foundation; and awardees including Dr Shantanu B. Mujumdar, Tilak Varma, Dr Sanjay Gupte and Sulajja Firodia Motwani.
- What
- The Urja Awards 2026 ceremony honouring contributions in education, healthcare, entrepreneurship, sports, literature and social service.
- Where
- JW Marriott Hotel on Senapati Bapat Road, Pune.
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not stated in the articles).
- Why
- To recognise individuals making remarkable contributions in diverse fields and to stress that women's empowerment and child development require participation from every section of society.
Key facts
- Event
- Urja Awards 2026
- Organiser
- Gravittus Foundation
- Chief Speaker
- Amruta Fadnavis, founder of Divija Foundation
- Venue
- JW Marriott Hotel, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Dr Shantanu B. Mujumdar (education)
- Shaurya Award
- Family of Uri martyr Arjun Jadhav
- Humanitarian Award
- Irfan Mujawar (saved five lives in Malshiras accident)
- Good Touch, Bad Touch Initiative
- Reached nearly 600,000 students
Quotes
Amruta Devendra Fadnavis
Founder of Divija Foundation
“Women like Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule, Ahilyabai Holkar and Rani Lakshmibai made extraordinary contributions to the nation through their work. Even today, society needs more women with such commitment and leadership.”
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“Social work is a movement that requires the participation and awareness of every section of society.”
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Dr Shantanu B. Mujumdar
Founder of Symbiosis International University and Padma Bhushan awardee
“women's empowerment and child development continued to remain neglected areas that require far greater attention from both society and the government.”
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