Janvikas Society Honored for Outstanding Social and Humanitarian Service

Shinoj Joseph SVD

Janvikas Society, the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) center of the SVD India Central Province, has once again been recognized for its exceptional service to marginalized communities in Madhya Pradesh. On March 30, 2025, the organization received a prestigious award from the Rashtriya Nari Sashaktikaran Sangh (RNSS), operating under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

The award ceremony took place in Pune, where Mr. Darshan Singh Choudhary, Member of Parliament from Narmadapuram, MP, personally presented the honor. The recognition highlights Janvikas Society’s unwavering commitment to empowering women and children, particularly those from underprivileged and marginalized sections of society in Indore.

Award from the Rashtriya Nari Sashaktikaran Sangh

Under the leadership of Fr. Shinoj Joseph, SVD, Director of Janvikas Society, the organization has consistently worked to promote human dignity, gender equality, and community development through education, advocacy, and grassroots initiatives. Their efforts have had a significant and lasting impact on countless lives across the region.

This latest award adds to a growing list of acknowledgments for Janvikas Society and reaffirms its mission-driven service rooted in the values of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD).

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Janvikas Society Honored for Outstanding Social and Humanitarian Service

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