CBM India Trust Wins NGO Leadership Award at 12th National CSR Leadership Congress

Bengaluru, September 23, 2025: CBM India Trust was recognized with the prestigious ‘NGO Leadership Award’ at the 12th edition of the National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards, held on September 19th, 2025, at Taj MG Road, Bengaluru. CBM India was recognized for its effective and sustainable mobilization of resources, strong ethical values, efficient resource management, transparent governance, and deep involvement in the communities. 

The National CSR Leadership Awards are regarded as one of India’s highest recognitions for organizations and leaders creating significant and lasting impact on society. This award acknowledges CBM India’s unwavering commitment to empowering persons with disabilities and members of marginalized communities through inclusive education, healthcare, livelihood, and humanitarian action initiatives.

A jury comprising eminent leaders, academicians, and CSR professionals, including Prof. Indira Parikh (President, Antardisha), Dr. C. M. Dwivedi (Board of Director – President – Global HR and CSR, Teq Analytics), Dr. Saugata Mitra (Senior Strategic Advisor, NDDB Dairy Services), Dr. R. L. Bhatia (Founder, World CSR Day and World CSR Congress), and Dr. Sanjay Muthal (CEO, ArgoLynx Consulting), is associated with the award.

Speaking on the recognition, Mr. Sony Thomas, Executive Director, CBM India Trust, said: “We are delighted to receive the NGO Leadership Award. This recognition strengthens our resolve to continue creating opportunities for persons with disabilities and marginalized groups, ensuring dignity, inclusion, and sustainable change. It is built on the collective efforts of our teams, partners, and communities who share our vision of an inclusive society.”

This recognition further reinforces CBM India’s position as a trusted partner in advancing disability inclusive development and motivates the organization to continue scaling its impact towards building an equitable society.