Abhinandan 2.0 at Global CSR & ESG Awards 2025: Advocating Collective Impact with Accountability

At the Global CSR & ESG Awards 2025, Abhinandan Educational and Welfare Society made a compelling case for collective, accountable, and impact-driven social development as the official Impact Partner of the event.

The summit brought together CSR leaders, ESG champions, and nonprofit visionaries, where Abhinandan showcased its 15-year journey of transformative work in education and empowerment. In her keynote address, Mrs. Manisha Bhatia, Founder & CEO, unveiled Abhinandan 2.0: Education for Life, sharing the organisation’s renewed focus on scalable, systems-led impact rooted in dignity and equity.

The event also featured a crucial panel where  Dr. Nidhi Shukla, Advisory Council Member, participated in a dialogue on shared responsibility in social development. “True impact is never a solo act. Whatever needs to be delivered, whatever change we seek — it must be a collective effort. We cannot simply point to corporates, companies, government bodies, local communities, or NGOs and say, ‘It’s their responsibility alone.’ Change belongs to all of us,” she asserted.

Mr. Taarush K. Jain, Strategy Advisor, emphasized the importance of transparency and preparedness in nonprofit partnerships. “If corporates are investing their hard-earned money and resources, they have every right to demand transparency and monitoring. It is the responsibility of NGOs to build capacities from day zero—there can be no excuse for not doing so,” he stated. His remarks resonated strongly with CSR professionals looking to drive measurable, ethical, and lasting outcomes.

Adding to this proud moment, Mrs. Bhatia was honoured with the Social Entrepreneur of the Year award — a recognition of her unwavering leadership in creating inclusive and lasting change.

Together, Abhinandan 2.0 continues to champion cross-sector collaboration for a more just and empowered future.