Anil Pradhan has been awarded the prestigious Rohini Nayyar Prize for 2024, recognizing his impactful contributions to rural development in India. Known for his dedication to empowering rural communities, Pradhan’s work has brought positive change and opportunities to underserved areas.
Presentation of the Award
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Why in the news? | Anil Pradhan has been awarded the prestigious Rohini Nayyar Prize for 2024 |
Awardee | Anil Pradhan, co-founder of Young Tinker Foundation |
Award Purpose | Recognizes young leaders (under 40) making a significant impact in rural development |
Foundation’s Focus | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education in underserved rural areas |
Key Initiatives | Tinker Spaces: Labs where students innovate with hands-on projects – Tinker-on-Wheels: Mobile labs bringing STEM resources to remote rural areas |
Target Areas | Works primarily in Odisha, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu |
Awardee’s Mission | Challenging stereotypes about poverty and farming in rural communities |
Award Memory | Instituted in memory of Rohini Nayyar, economist, and former IAS officer |
Prize | Cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh, a citation, and a trophy |
Rohini Nayyar’s Contribution | Known for innovative approaches to poverty alleviation and rural development in her work with the Planning Commission |
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