Usha S. Kakade
Usha S. Kakade | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Social Entrepreneur, Producer |
| Spouse | Sanjay Kakade |
Usha S. Kakade is an Indian Social activist and the founder and president of Gravittus Foundation, an organization works for underprivileged children and women in Maharashtra state.[1][2][3]
Kakade is an advisory board member of Service Learning Center of Symbiosis and a life member of Pune International Centre.[4] She is the former vice-chairperson of National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development, New Delhi.[1]
Philanthropy[edit]
As a social entrepreneur and founder of an NGO, Kakade has worked to support women empowerment and underprivileged children.[5][6][7]
In 2019, Usha Kakade and "Gravittus Foundation" launched a book 'Gravittus Ratna' written by Megha Shimpi and Parag Potdar.[8][9][10] Each year, Kakade and her organization organize 'URJA Awards' event.[11][12]
Filmography[edit]
- Flight of Freedom (2018). The film was showcased in 13th International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh 2020.[13]
Awards & honors[edit]
- "Pride of the Nation" award 2019 by Defence minister Rajnath Singh.[14]
- Paul Harris Fellow recognition, 2018[1]
- Femina Women Awards 2017[15][16]
- Lokmat Style Award 2017[17][18]
- Best CSR Award 2018, Economic Times Maharashtra Achievers[19]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Usha Kakade: Setting Benchmarks On The Business And Social Landscape". Forbes India.
- ^ "A tale of inspiration". The Times of India. 24 March 2011.
- ^ "Usha Kakade: Philanthropic Endeavours | Femina.in". Femina.
- ^ "Life Members". Pune International Centre.
- ^ "Roundtable conference on Child Health & Development in Pune, jointly organized by Gravittus Foundation & UNICEF". Ahmedabad Mirror.
- ^ "Usha Kakade On Women Power | Femina.in". Femina.
- ^ "13 year old saved girl from drowning". The Times of India. 2 August 2017.
- ^ "Gauri Khan & Amruta Phadanvis Launch Usha Kakade's Book Gravittus Ratna In PuneBollywood Helpline". www.bollywoodhelpline.com.
- ^ "Gauri Khan and Amruta Fadnavis rock Pune!". cineblitz.
- ^ "Gauri Khan says 'there are a lot of positives' to being Shah Rukh Khan's wife". Hindustan Times. 5 July 2019.
- ^ "Urja awards 2019 Upcoming Movies List 2019, Urja awards 2019 Entertainmen News, Urja awards 2019 Latest News". PINKVILLA.
- ^ "Yohan Poonawalla Receives "Business Leader of the Year Award" in the Fifth Edition of Gravittus Foundation's URJA Awards 2022". The Times of India. 11 February 2022.
- ^ "Flight of Freedom | Official Selection - 13th International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh 2020". festival.cfsbangladesh.org.
- ^ "Gravittus Foundation Founder, Usha Kakade felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh". www.aninews.in.
- ^ "Catch all the action at the Femina Women Awards 2017 tonight!". femina.in.
- ^ "Social Impact: Nominations for Women Social Reformer". femina.in.
- ^ "Lokmat Maharashtra most stylish awards: winner list". Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories | Free Press Journal.
- ^ Albuquerque, Prajakta (16 November 2018). "The Lokmat Women Summit had speakers who are empowering women". India Vocal.
- ^ "Winners of the Maharashtra Achievers Awards 2018". femina.in.