Awards & Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
Nethrodaya as an organization and its founder, Mr C Govindakrishnan has been through a remarkable, momentous journey in the last three decades. Their achievements have earned accolades at state, national and international levels, establishing the model, it is today as a valuable resource for like-minded institutions.
State Level
• Outstanding Achievers Award from M.S. Dadha Foundation on 09th February 2024.
• A Real life Hero. A Good Samaritan Award from Alert Being Award under the Organisation category on 16th March 2023
• Social Icon award by Heroes of Chennai 2018.
• Lifetime Achievement Award by Lions Club of Chennai Phoenix on 02nd July 2017.
• Service Excellence Award by Confederation of Tamil Nadu Malayalee Associations on 01st September 2012.
• Best Institution Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu on 15th August 2012.
• Life Time Achievement Award by Rotary Club of Chennai Midcity on 04th July 2012.
• Best Social Worker Award by the Government of Tamil Nadu on 15th August 2010
• State Award for Eminence by Indian Association for the Blind on 30th January 2010.
• “Vocational Excellence Award” by Rotary Club of Madras Besant Nagar
National Level
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• National Award from the Hon’ble President of India for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the category
“Shreshth Divyangjan” on 3rd December 2023
• NCPEDP LTIMINDTREE HELEN KELLER AWARD 2022 - RoleModel Supporters of Increased Employment Opportunities for
Persons with Disabilities on 10 th Dec 2022
• Ability Award for Eminence by Ability Foundation on 27th February 2021
• “Master of Achievement” by National Integrity Cultural Academy on 15th May 2010.
International Level
• Doctorate in Social Service Conferred by Asian Vedic Culture Research University on 30th April 2022.
• Exceptional Leader of Excellence Award by World Women Economic Forum on 19th August 2018
• Citizen of the Year Award by Australian Consulate General Alumni Association (India) on 06th June 2015
• Ashoka Fellow International Award by Ashoka Innovators for the Public on 15th October 2005.