Maharashtra Governor Presents Yashraj Bharti Samman Awards 2025

Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan conferred the 3rd edition of the ‘Yashraj Bharti Samman’ awards to three notable grassroots-level organizations for their exemplary contributions in the fields of healthcare, education for sustainable development, and governance. The award ceremony, held in Mumbai, recognized the impact of Jan Swasthya Sahayog (Chhattisgarh), Pratham Education Foundation, and the Services Plus platform developed by the National Informatics Centre. The event witnessed the presence of dignitaries such as former Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Dilip Walse Patil and India’s G-20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant. Governor Radhakrishnan highlighted the pressing need to improve education quality, enhance healthcare in tribal areas, and promote ethical governance to drive true social change.

Key Highlights of the Yashraj Bharti Samman 2025

Award Overview

• The Yashraj Bharti Samman is presented to individuals or organizations contributing meaningfully at the grassroots level.
• This is the 3rd edition of the award.

Awardees and Their Contributions

Jan Swasthya Sahayog (Chhattisgarh)

• Recognized for delivering expert-led healthcare services in remote and tribal regions.
• Focuses on equity in health services and access to affordable care.

Pratham Education Foundation

• Honored for promoting sustainable development through education.
• Known for innovative programs like ASER (Annual Status of Education Report) to monitor and improve learning outcomes across India.

Services Plus Platform (NIC)

• Developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
• A digital platform aimed at enhancing good governance by providing citizen-centric e-services efficiently and transparently.

Event Insights

• Held in Mumbai, organized by the Raj Bhavan.

Attended by key dignitaries including,

• Dilip Walse Patil, Former Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Speaker.
• Amitabh Kant, India’s G-20 Sherpa.

Governor’s Address

• Education: Expressed concern over falling standards of education despite the large number of schools in Maharashtra.
• Healthcare: Stressed the importance of specialist-led care to improve the quality of life in tribal areas.
• Governance: Emphasized the need to combat corruption through public awareness and to achieve ethical governance as a foundation for social transformation.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Maharashtra Governor Presents Yashraj Bharti Samman Awards 2025
Venue	Mumbai
Award Name	Yashraj Bharti Samman (3rd Edition)
Presented By	Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan
Awardees	– Jan Swasthya Sahayog (Healthcare, Chhattisgarh) – Pratham Education Foundation (Education) – Services Plus (e-Governance platform by NIC)
Key Guests	Dilip Walse Patil, Amitabh Kant
Key Themes Highlighted	– Quality of education – Advanced healthcare in tribal areas – Ethical governance and anti-corruption awareness
Objective of the Award	To honor grassroots-level organizations contributing to healthcare, sustainable development, and good governance