Our Awards & Recognitions
Pragati Koraput has been recognised for its transparency, good governance and work to bring positive changes in the lives of the rural poor.
Best facilitating NGO Award 2023: Pragati, Koraput was awarded as one of the best facilitating NGOs for implementation of the "Special programme for promotion of millets in tribal areas" with support of Odisha Millet Mission in Nandapur block of Koraput District on 9th November 2023 during the International Convention on Millets at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar.
Best FPO Award 2023: Pragati, Koraput facilitated FPO “Nageswari Farmers Producers Company, Padua, Nandapur received the best FPO award from Mr Ashok Kumar Panda, Honourable Minister of Science and Technology Govt. of Odisha in presences of Prof. Pragat Kumar Roul, Vice Chancellor and Mr. Rohit Kumar Lenka, Director Horticulture, Govt of Odisha, P.J. Mishra, DEAN ext.& educ. at OUAT AGRI-EDU-FAIR-2023 at Bhubaneswar.
Best FPO Award Pragati facilitated Jaivik Sri Farmers Producers Company Limited received the best FPO Award on the occasion of 62nd Foundation Day of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar for promotion, value addition and marketing of aromatic rice, millets, ginger, turmeric, arrowroot, coffee etc.
Brands of Odisha. Pride of India 2023 Pragati facilitated Jaivik SRI Farmers Producer Company was felicitated as the Brand of the Year (Gold) in Small Category during the award ceremony of Brands of Odisha. Pride of India. SAMBAD Corporate Excellence Awards-2023 held on 20th January 2023 at Bhubaneswar.
Felicitation by His Excellency Governor of Odisha: The Secretary, Pragati, Mr. Prabhakar Adhikari, was felicitated by His Excellency, the Governor of Odisha, Prof Ganeshi Lal, for his leadership in the conservation of forests, strengthening the livelihood of most backward and migrant tribal households of Koraput District.
Felicitation for Conservation of Environment and Forests 2022 Pragati, Koraput, was felicitated for its contribution in the conservation of forests and biodiversity in Koraput District during the Odisha Environment Congress 2022 held on 16 December 2022 in Central University of Odisha, Koraput.
Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2022: Pragati received the Kyoto World Water Grand Prize 2022 from the World Water Council and Japan Water Forum Fund on March 2026 at Dakar, Senegal, for its contribution in sustainable water conservation and management for rural livelihoods.
Nexus For Good Award 2022: Pragati received the Nexus for Good Award 2022 at the national level for its contribution in Climate Smart Agriculture.
Award for Promotion of Millets: Pragati, Koraput was awarded by the Government of Odisha for its contribution in nutritional food security for the small and marginal farmers through the System of Millet Intensification on 9th November 2023 during the International Convention of Millets and on 16 October 2019 on the occasion of the World Food Day.
International Keeling Curve Prize 2018: Pragati, Koraput has received the award of $25000 jointly with SRI International Network, Cornell University for Climate Smart Agriculture. Gopabandhu Jyoti Samman 2015: The Secretary Pragati has received the Award for services towards the poor and marginal communities in Koraput District of Odisha.
Gopabandhu Jyoti Samman 2015: The Secretary Pragati has received the Award for services towards the poor and marginal communities in Koraput District of Odisha.
NGO of the Year-National Winner-2008: Received from The Resource Alliance for its work with the tribal people, transparency in financial management and good governance. The Award includes a certificate of honor, a trophy and a cash award of rupees four Lakhs.
Regional Awardee- 2007: Pragati was the Regional Awardee from the Eastern Region by The Resource Alliance and Nand& Jeet Khemka Foundation.
Prakruti Mitra Award-2002-03 : Pragati received the Award from the Government of Odisha in recognition of its efforts to conserve and protect the environment and natural resources.