Doing Good for Bharat Awards 2026

Doing Good For Bharat Awards

About the Award

Doing Good for Bharat Awards 2026

The "Doing Good for Bharat Award 2026" represents a visionary initiative aimed at honouring outstanding contributions in the realms of community, climate, and conservation. It acknowledges the contributions of individuals, businesses, organisations, and government entities actively promoting social and environmental development, fostering transformative impacts all across Bharat. By celebrating initiatives that advance sustainable development, the DGB Awards aim to inspire continued efforts towards creating a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous futurefor Bharat.

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How It Works

Selection Process

A structured, multi-stage evaluation ensuring credibility and impact.

01
Step 01

Award Nomination
(1st July)

Submit your initiative and express interest in being considered for the Doing Good for Bharat Award.

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Step 02

Application Submission
(11th August)

Share detailed program information through the official application form covering impact, scope, and outcomes.

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Step 03

Primary Screening
(18th - 27th August)

Eligibility verification and initial criteria check to ensure alignment with award standards and parameters.

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Step 04

Stage 1 Jury Analysis
(2nd – 10th September)

A panel of domain experts rigorously evaluates shortlisted applications based on defined impact criteria.

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Step 05

Field Visit (Optional)
(11th – 18th September)

On-ground validation by our team to verify impact claims and assess implementation quality at project sites.

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Step 06

Grand Jury Analysis
(21st – 28th September)

A distinguished Grand Jury conducts the final comprehensive assessment and selects the award recipients.

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Step 07

Finalization & Winner Communication
(1st - 5th October)

Finalize the evaluation results and officially notify selected winners with award details.

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Final Stage

Award Ceremony
(26th – 28th October)

Winners are celebrated at the prestigious OPIF Award Ceremony in the presence of
industry leaders, policymakers, and impact champions.


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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'Doing Good for Bharat' Awards (DGB) are prestigious awards presented by CSRBOX to recognise and celebrate individuals and organisations making significant positive impacts on society and the environment in India. To know more, please visit: csrbox.org/opif/dgb_award.php
The awards are organised by CSRBOX, India's impact engine for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. The "Doing Good for Bharat Award 2026" was previously known as the "India CSR Impact Awards".
Benefits include gaining recognition, showcasing large-scale impact, highlighting innovation, setting best practice standards, celebrating partnerships, receiving media coverage, and getting access to the One Purpos India Forum 2026.
The nomination announcement will be on 1st July 2026.
The last date for submission is 11th August 2026.
The award ceremony is scheduled to take place during the One Purpos India Forum 2026 (26th–28th October 2026), at Hotel Pullman and Novotel, Aerocity, New Delhi.
Eligible applicants include businesses, corporates, social enterprises, academic institutes, non-profit organisations, philanthropic organisations, and government representatives. To know more about eligibility criteria and categories, please visit: csrbox.org/opif/dgb_award.php
No, there is no application fee for submitting nominations.
Application forms and templates can be downloaded from the event website: Link
No. Projects or initiatives that were Winners or Runners up in the Doing Good for Bharat Awards during FY 2024–25 or FY 2025–26 are not eligible to apply for the awards this year. However, organisations may nominate other eligible projects or initiatives that meet the award criteria.