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Recognition

Recognition

Recognised for impact, leadership & service.

National and international recognition spanning corporate CSR, government service, and social change — from FICCI to IIT Kanpur.

Tara Chand speaking at a CSR leadership conference

Leadership

“Mentoring is even more important than giving money. Guidance at the right time has the power to change lives.”

Tara Chand

Featured recognition

Milestones across two decades.

Tara Chand on panel at NGI Social Foundation CSR Leadership Summit 2024
CSR Leadership Panel
2024

NGI Social Foundation — CSR Leadership Summit & Awards 4.0

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Speaker and panellist sharing insights on evidence-led CSR strategy, programme implementation, and community impact at the NGI Social Foundation CSR Leadership Summit & Awards 4.0.

Recognition
2024

NGI CSR Leadership Summit & Awards 4.0

NGI Social Foundation — CSR & ESG Excellence

Recognised for outstanding contribution to CSR & ESG strategy, programme implementation, and community impact. Celebrated for sustained leadership in responsible business and social development by NextGen Innov8.

Tara Chand receiving recognition at NGI CSR Leadership Summit 2024
Tara Chand receiving recognition at IITK Samanvay 2025
Speaking & Recognition
2025

IIT Kanpur — Samanvay 2025

IIT Kanpur — Industry-Academia Collaborative Endeavour

Recognised for thought leadership on "Using CSR to Fuel Innovation in Cybersecurity for Larger Society" — bridging corporate social responsibility with emerging technology for national social good.

Sustainability Conference
2026

UnPollute Conclave & Awards 2026

UnPollute Conclave — Sustainability Leadership Forum

Recognised for sustained leadership in environmental sustainability, CSR, and community-centred development. The UnPollute platform brings together sustainability champions from business, policy, and civil society.

Tara Chand at UnPollute Conclave and Awards 2026

Full listing

All recognition received.

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Corporate CSR
FICCI CSR Award

FICCI — outstanding CSR leadership at Moody’s Corporation

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Corporate CSR
India Social Impact Award

Measurable social impact at Moody’s Knowledge Services

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Corporate CSR
CSR Impact Award

Sustained community-impact programming and evidence-led strategy

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Social Change
Social Change Award

Grassroots community development, child welfare, systemic change

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Government Service
DG Award, CAPART

Ministry of Rural Development — outstanding rural development contribution

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Government Service
Minister of RD Award, UP

Exemplary skill development and community empowerment, Uttar Pradesh

Speaking engagements

Invited to lead conversations.

International
University of Villanova, USA
Academic
IIT Delhi & IIT Kanpur
Government
IIPA — Indian Institute of Public Administration
Government
NIPCCD — National Institute of Public Cooperation & Child Development
Academic
Delhi University & Jamia Millia Islamia
Conference 2026
UnPollute Conclave & Awards 2026
Conference 2024 & 2026
Aahvaan NGO–CSR Conclave
Conference
National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards
Conference
CASCA’25 — Climate Finance Panel
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