{"id":40649,"date":"2025-07-03T13:30:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/03\/planting-seeds-of-change-mr-sagar-jadhav-national-icon-award-winner-2025-outstanding-ngo-in-rural-education-excellence-founder-jijamata-shikshan-prasarak-mandal-chhatrapati-sambhajinagar\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T13:30:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T08:00:15","slug":"planting-seeds-of-change-mr-sagar-jadhav-national-icon-award-winner-2025-outstanding-ngo-in-rural-education-excellence-founder-jijamata-shikshan-prasarak-mandal-chhatrapati-sambhajinagar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2025\/07\/03\/planting-seeds-of-change-mr-sagar-jadhav-national-icon-award-winner-2025-outstanding-ngo-in-rural-education-excellence-founder-jijamata-shikshan-prasarak-mandal-chhatrapati-sambhajinagar\/","title":{"rendered":"Planting Seeds of Change: Mr. Sagar Jadhav National Icon Award Winner 2025 | Outstanding NGO in Rural Education Excellence Founder, Jijamata Shikshan Prasarak Mandal | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><strong>New Delhi [India], July 3:<\/strong> In the quiet corners of rural Maharashtra, where dreams often struggle to find wings, one man dared to believe in the transformative power of education. That man is <strong>Mr. Sagar Jadhav<\/strong>, the visionary founder of\u00a0<strong>Jijamata Shikshan Prasarak Mandal<\/strong>, an organization born from a mission to ensure that no child is left behind simply because of where they were born. Today, that vision has been recognized at the national stage, as Mr. Jadhav is honored with the\u00a0<strong>National Icon Award 2025<\/strong>\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>Outstanding NGO in Rural Education Excellence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From Chh. Sambhaji Nagar to National Recognition<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Based in\u00a0<strong>Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar<\/strong>, Jijamata Shikshan Prasarak Mandal has grown into a beacon of hope for underserved communities. What began as a local effort to improve rural schooling has now impacted hundreds of children across the region \u2014 creating access, building confidence, and inspiring futures. Under Mr. Jadhav\u2019s leadership, the organization has redefined what\u2019s possible when passion meets purpose.<\/p>\n<p>The National Icon Award 2025 shines a spotlight not only on his personal dedication but also on the deeply rooted belief that education is the most powerful equalizer. This recognition places Mr. Jadhav among India\u2019s most impactful social leaders working at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Building Futures, One Village at a Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jijamata Shikshan Prasarak Mandal doesn\u2019t simply run schools \u2014 it reimagines them. From improving infrastructure in neglected rural classrooms to introducing modern, activity-based learning techniques, the NGO has transformed how children experience education. Special attention is given to\u00a0<strong>girls\u2019 education<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>dropout prevention<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>teacher training<\/strong>, ensuring that learning is not only accessible but meaningful.<\/p>\n<p>With a focus on\u00a0<strong>community participation<\/strong>, the organization has empowered parents, panchayats, and local youth to take pride in their local schools. The result? A cultural shift in how rural families value education \u2014 especially for their daughters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Life Devoted to Upliftment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For Mr. Jadhav, this journey is more than a project \u2014 it\u2019s a lifelong commitment. His work stems from personal experience and deep empathy, having witnessed firsthand the systemic barriers rural children face. Instead of waiting for change, he chose to become the change. And that spirit continues to drive him as he expands the NGO\u2019s reach into more remote areas of Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<p>Through seminars, student mentorship, sanitation awareness, and digital literacy programs, Mr. Jadhav and his team are nurturing not just educated minds but responsible, confident citizens of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Congratulations, Mr. Sagar Jadhav!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your receipt of the\u00a0<strong>National Icon Award 2025<\/strong>\u00a0is a celebration of tireless dedication, quiet resilience, and bold vision. Through\u00a0<strong>Jijamata Shikshan Prasarak Mandal<\/strong>, you have proved that one man\u2019s commitment can rewrite the story of an entire generation. India salutes your efforts \u2014 and so do the countless children who now have a reason to dream.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Show Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74000\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74000\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74000\" src=\"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGE-4696-1-11.jpg\" alt=\"National Icon Award 2025 - PNN\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">National Icon Award 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>#Event Details :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Show Title \u2013 Reseal.In &amp; Samachar Wani News Presents<br \/>\n<strong>National Icon Awards 2025<br \/>\n<\/strong>Show Edition \u2013 1<sup>th<\/sup><br \/>\nEvent Date : 29<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0May 2025<\/p>\n<p>#Show Chief Guest<br \/>\nCelebrity :\u00a0<strong>Miss. Mouni Roy<\/strong>\u00a0(Bollywood Actress)<br \/>\nSponsor :\u00a0<strong>Mr. Satish Kalyankar<\/strong>\u00a0( MD \u2013 Vedant Inotech Pvt. Ltd )<br \/>\nBanking Official :\u00a0<strong>Mr. Amlesh Tripathi<\/strong>\u00a0( Zonal Manager \u2013 UCO Bank)<br \/>\nOrganiser :\u00a0<strong>Mr. Sudhir Kumar Pathade<\/strong>,<br \/>\nIndian Film Producer &amp; \u00a0Founder &amp; CEO of Reseal.in ( Sure Me Multipurpose Pvt. Ltd)<\/p>\n<p>In Association With : A. R. Wilfley India Pvt Ltd, Lucky Masale (Special Food Products), , NDD Electricals Private Limited, Raj Construction, Shree Mangalam Communication Pvt. Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>Our Partners<br \/>\n1) Sponsor \u2013 Vedant Innotech Pvt. Ltd.<br \/>\n2) Knowledge Partner \u2013 Uco Bank<br \/>\n3) Outdoor Media Partner \u2013 Namrata Advertising<br \/>\n4) HR Partner \u2013 HR Polis<br \/>\n5) Supported By \u2013 MSME<br \/>\n6) Venue Partner \u2013 Bharat Ratna Gaansamragyi Lata Mangeshkar Natya Gruha Auditorium, Mumbai<\/p>\n<p>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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