The much-anticipated 2nd edition of the Socio Fare Award 2024, organised by SABRI HELPAGE by Aarti BR Singh, took place at the prestigious Gyan Manch Auditorium in Kolkata, and once again provided a wonderful celebration of social service and charity. The event, which was organized under the auspices of the premier social welfare organization SABRI HELPAGE, was designed to honor and recognize people and organizations whose unwavering efforts have made a substantial contribution to the advancement of society. The 2023 event last year set a high bar for excellence by presenting the esteemed Socio Fare Award to several exceptional organizations and individuals.

Padma Shri Chutni Mahato from Jharkhand, renowned for her work in combating superstitions and witchcraft, organizations like Tiljala SHED, Projexel Foundation, Creation Welfare Society, Equidiversity Foundation, Kolkata Animal Indian Welfare, and AIM Foundation, as well as individuals like Rajkumari Basu and Rituparna Biswas, were honored for their commendable work.

Aarti BR Singh, the distinguished Founder of SABRI HELPAGE, reflected on the essence of the Socio Fare Award and said that Sarve Bhavantu Sukhina embodies the spirit of universal well-being. She underlined how crucial it is to honor and recognize the organizations and people who put out great effort to promote change and improve society’s least fortunate members. According to Aarti BR Singh, remembering the heroic deeds of these real-life heroes—who serve as agents of constructive social change—is both an honor and a responsibility.

Their unceasing efforts go even farther, touching the hearts of women and children, guaranteeing that their rights are respected and that their potential is realized, giving them the strength and confidence to face the future.

The Socio Fare Award for this year carried on the custom of recognizing and honoring the outstanding achievements of people and institutions in a range of social service fields. The occasion provided a forum for encouraging others to work together in the admirable goal of building a society that is more just and caring.

Priyanka Dutta