A Decade of

Multiple Awards received in the Last Decade

2023: Dalmia Bharat CSRBOX CSR Impact Awards
9th Dalmia Bharat CSRBOX CSR Impact Awards 2023: Rural Development and Infrastructure

2021: WTM Responsible Tourism Awards
WTM Responsible Tourism Awards - Global Winner: Decarbonising Travel & Tourism

2021: State Level Energy Conservation award
15th State Level Energy Conservation award for Ecological Conservation award of Maharashtra State

2020: GRIHA Exemplary Performance Award
GRIHA Exemplary Performance Award 2020 for Green Buildings and Habitat

2019: National Energy Globe Award
National Energy Globe Award From Energy Globe Foundation: Integrated Water Conservation and Protection

2019: FICCI India Circular Economy Awards
FICCI India Circular Economy Awards for Circular Economy Innovation

2017: United Nations Award
United Nations award for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO): Only NGO from India to receive this award in the last 13 years for its initiative on “Eco-Tourism as a catalyst for Rural Development”
2017: Sustainable tourism initiative
Shri Gauranga Das felicitated by Mr. Vinod Zutshi, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Tourism GOI for leading GEV’s Sustainable tourism initiative in the IBSA (India Brazil South Africa) Tourism Conference at Delhi
2017: Green Village Platinum Ratings
Green Village Platinum Ratings from the Indian Green Building Council
2017: Green Village Platinum Ratings
Green Village Platinum Ratings from the Indian Green Building Council
2017: IGBC Fellow from the Indian Green Building Council
Shri Gauranga Das received the title of IGBC Fellow from the Indian Green Building Council for outstanding contribution to the Green Building movement in India.

2017: Aqua Excellence Award
Aqua Excellence Award for Green Housing from the Aqua Foundation.
2017: Spirit of Humanity Award
Spirit of Humanity Awards in the Livelihood category from the Americares India Foundation.
2017: Smart Village Award
Smart Village Award by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) for being a sustainability project in rural Maharashtra.
2017: Best Water NGO – Water Education Category
Water Digest in association with UNESCO, Ministry of Water Resources & ASSOCHAM gave the Water Digest Water Award to GEV in the Best Water NGO – Water Education Category
2017: National Agri-Tourism Award
National Agri-Tourism Award from the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) for its initiative of Eco-Tourism as a catalyst for Rural Development.

2016: Limca Book of Records
Awarded by the Limca Book of Records for its innovative technique of converting a 4-acre slopping waste land into a cultivable land.
2016: International Green World Award
International Green World Award from the Green Organization, UK for its initiative of Symbiotic Recycling Systems for Sustainable Habitats
2016: Received 5-star ratings
Received 5 star ratings from the Investors in Zero Waste, UK’s Premiere Zero Waste Recognition Scheme for its Waste Management

2016: International Built Environment Award Aqua Excellence Award
International Built Environment Award from the Green Organization UK for its Green Building Initiatives.
2016: Aqua Excellence Award
Aqua Excellence Award for the Protection of the Quality and Supply of Freshwater Resources from the Aqua Foundation
2016: International Green World Ambassadors Award
International Green World Ambassadors Award for Environmental Best Practices from the Green Organization, UK

2015: International Green Apple Environment Awards
International Green Apple Environment Awards from The Green Organization, UK for its Symbiotic Recycling Model for Sustainable Habitats
2015: Golden Globe Tigers Award
Golden Globe Tigers Award for Best Green Water Stewardship from the World CSR Congress
2015: National Award for Excellence in Renewable Energy
2015: National Award for Excellence in Renewable Energy & National Award for Excellence in CSR and Sustainability from the World CSR Congress
2015: IAA Olive Crown Award for Creative Excellence in Communicating Sustainability
IAA Olive Crown Award for Creative Excellence in Communicating Sustainability from the India Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA)

2015: Aqua Excellence Award
Aqua Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution towards the cause of Sustainability in the Social Sector from the Aqua Foundation
2015: Asia Best CSR Practices Award
Asia Best CSR Practices Award & Asia Future Green Leaders Award from the World CSR Congress
2015: World’s 50 most talented Leaders’ Award
World’s 50 most talented Leaders’ Award given to Shri Gauranga Das for being an Environment Leader from the World CSR

2014: Asia Sustainability Leadership Awards
Asia Sustainability Leadership Awards for Best Overall Sustainable Performance from the World CSR Organization

2014: Best Paper Award
Best Paper Award in IICBE International Conference, Bali on the topic of “Symbiotic Recycling Systems for harmonizing Ecological and Economical Goals”

2013: Listed amongst the top agriculture innovators in India
Listed amongst the top agriculture innovators in India based on a survey conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture for its innovative permanent raised bed techniques
2013: Renaissance Award and Platinum award
Renaissance Award and Platinum award for Water Conservation for being rated amongst the Highest Scoring Projects in India in 2013 in the 34th SKOCH Summit 'Corporate role in Nation Building'

2013: 5-STAR rating by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy
5-STAR rating by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India for exemplary Eco-friendly Construction as per the “GRIHA” Green Buildings rating system
2013: IAA Olive Crown Award i
IAA Olive Crown Award in recognition of continued efforts towards environmental sustainability
2013: Vrukshavalli Horticulture Awards
Vrukshavalli Horticulture Awards for 30 Best Nursery Plants