Awards & Recognition

A Journey of Recognition

Over the years, Saukhyam's work has been acknowledged across innovation, sustainability, and women's health platforms in India and beyond.

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RECOGNITION TRAIL

A Journey of Recognition

Over the years, Saukhyam's work has been acknowledged across innovation, sustainability, and women's health platforms in India and beyond.

Awards & Recognitions in 2026

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2016 RECOGNITION

Most Innovative Product Award

Saukhyam was honoured with the Most Innovative Product recognition at NIRD for pioneering a banana fiber based absorbent pad a first in sustainable menstrual hygiene from rural India.

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2018 RECOGNITION

Lauded at UN Climate Change Conference

Saukhyam was recognized at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poland for its climate-positive approach to menstrual hygiene — turning post-harvest banana waste into reusable menstrual care.

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2020 RECOGNITION

Social Enterprise of the Year

Recognized for outstanding social impact and women-led enterprise model, Saukhyam received the Social Enterprise of the Year award from Women for India and the Social Founder Network.

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2020 RECOGNITION

Social Enterprise of the Year

Recognized for outstanding social impact and women-led enterprise model, Saukhyam received the Social Enterprise of the Year award from Women for India and the Social Founder Network.

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2020 RECOGNITION

Top 10 Finalist — Climate Launchpad

Among thousands of green businesses worldwide, Saukhyam earned its place among the Top 10 Finalists at Climate Launchpad the world's largest green business competition for its measurable impact on menstrual waste reduction.

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2021 RECOGNITION

Women Transforming India Award

Saukhyam received the Women Transforming India Award in recognition of its contribution toward women-led innovation, sustainable menstrual healthcare, and social impact. Anju Bist was honoured among 75 transformative women across India at the award organized by NITI Aayog during Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrating 75 years of India's independence.

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2022 RECOGNITION

Best Social Initiative on Menstrual Hygiene

Saukhyam was awarded the Best Social Initiative on Menstrual Hygiene at the Annual MHM Conference held in New Delhi — recognizing its scalable, nature-based approach to menstrual health and its direct impact in rural and semi-urban communities.

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2023 RECOGNITION

Red Shakti Award

Saukhyam received the Red Shakti Award in 2023 in recognition of its contribution toward women's empowerment, sustainable menstrual health innovation, and community impact. The award, presented by Radio FM 93.5 Malayalam, celebrates changemakers who uplift women through purpose-driven work.

2024 RECOGNITION

Sheroes Recognition 2024

Saukhyam was recognized at the Sheroes Summit & Sheroes Awards 2024 in Thiruvananthapuram for its meaningful contribution toward women-led social impact, sustainable innovation, and menstrual health awareness. The recognition was awarded under the Best Green Initiative — Personal Hygiene category, celebrating Saukhyam's commitment to eco-conscious menstrual care.

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2024 RECOGNITION

Best CSR Initiative on MHM Award

Saukhyam was awarded the Best CSR Initiative on Menstrual Hygiene Management at the 4th MHM India Summit 2024 — the largest conclave of Menstrual Hygiene Management in India, organized by Gramalaya, Tiruchirappalli. This recognition reflects Saukhyam's continued contribution toward menstrual health awareness, reusable care solutions, and women-centered sustainable innovation.

2025 RECOGNITION

Rural Healthcare Organization of the Year

Ayurarogya Saukhyam Foundation received the Healthcare Heroes Award 2025 for Rural Healthcare Organization of the Year at the Uttarakhand Healthcare Innovation Summit & Awards held on 28th February 2025 at Hyatt Centric, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Organized by Velox Media and powered by Apulki, this recognition celebrates Saukhyam's sustained work in making sustainable menstrual care accessible to rural communities across India.

2025 RECOGNITION

Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar Samman

Saukhyam received the Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar Samman in 2025 in recognition of its contribution toward women's welfare, sustainable innovation, and social impact. Presented at the Kamala Power Women Awards 4.0 by the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, this honour acknowledges Saukhyam's role in transforming menstrual health access across India.

2025 RECOGNITION

Fifth MHM India Summit 2025

Saukhyam participated in and was recognized during the Fifth MHM India Summit 2025 the largest conclave on Menstrual Hygiene Management, held at Hotel Shangri-La Eros, New Delhi on 21st November 2025. The summit, organized by Gramalaya and supported by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, highlighted Saukhyam's continued contribution toward menstrual health awareness, sustainable period care, and community impact across India.

2025 RECOGNITION

Amara Raja Better Way Award for Women Employment

Ayurarogya Saukhyam Foundation was named Winner of the Amara Raja Better Way Award for Women Employment at The Amara Raja Better Way Awards 2025 recognizing Saukhyam's commitment to creating sustainable livelihoods for women through banana fiber craftsmanship and menstrual care innovation.

2026 RECOGNITION

Haridwar Rotary Matrch Shreyas Award

Saukhyam received the Shreyas Award at the Haridwar Rotary Matrch 2026 for its continued efforts in sustainable menstrual care, women's empowerment, and community-driven impact. The recognition, presented at the Rotary District Conference, acknowledges Saukhyam's role as a model of grassroots social innovation led by women, for women.

2026 RECOGNITION

SHE Awards 2026

Saukhyam was honored at the SHE Awards 2026 during International Women's Day celebrations, recognizing its continued contribution toward women's empowerment, sustainable menstrual health innovation, and meaningful social impact. The SHE Awards Symbol of Her Excellence celebrate extraordinary women changemakers across India.

2026 RECOGNITION

NGO Healthcare Outreach Excellence Heroes Award

Saukhyam's founder Anju Bist was honoured with the NGO Healthcare Outreach Excellence Heroes Award 2026 at the 2nd Edition Himalayan Healthcare Innovation Summit — organized by Velox and supported by SETU Aayog. This recognition celebrates Saukhyam's role in delivering sustainable healthcare solutions, women's wellbeing, and innovation-driven social impact across underserved communities.