Application Deadline:
31 May 2026
About Organisation
The Rohini Nayyar Prize is an initiative dedicated to recognising outstanding contributions to rural development in India. It honours individuals and small teams who are driving meaningful change across sectors such as agriculture, climate action, education, health, and women’s empowerment. The organisation focuses on promoting innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact in underserved communities. By celebrating transformative leadership and grassroots initiatives, the prize aims to inspire scalable solutions that improve livelihoods and strengthen rural ecosystems. It encourages practitioners who combine vision with execution to address critical development challenges and contribute to inclusive growth across India.
About the Grant
The Rohini Nayyar Prize 2026 India recognises exceptional work in rural development by individuals or small teams creating measurable impact. The grant highlights initiatives spanning agriculture, sustainability, education, health, enterprise development, and climate action. It places strong emphasis on innovation, scalability, and long-term transformation within communities. Projects that demonstrate effective use of technology, community engagement, and sustainable practices are highly valued. The prize aims to showcase impactful solutions that address real-world rural challenges while promoting inclusive growth. It serves as a platform to amplify efforts that contribute to economic development and social progress across rural India.
Who can Apply?
Applicants must be individuals or teams of up to three members working in rural development sectors in India. Candidates should be aged 40 years or below (born on or after 1 January 1985) and have a minimum of five years of professional experience. Eligible applicants may come from NGOs, government bodies, academia, rural enterprises, or community-based organisations. The prize welcomes practitioners working in areas such as agriculture, climate action, education, health, and women empowerment. Women applicants are strongly encouraged. All team members must meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrate significant contributions with measurable and sustainable impact.
How to Apply?
Applicants can either self-nominate or be nominated by recognised professionals in the sector. The application requires a clear description of the project, including objectives, approach, impact, and long-term vision. Supporting evidence or data demonstrating results should be included. After submission, applications are reviewed and shortlisted, followed by final selection by a distinguished jury based on innovation, scalability, and overall impact.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Rohini Nayyar Prize 2026 India is 31 May 2026. Applicants are encouraged to prepare submissions early to ensure all required details and documents are included.
Last Date To Apply
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