Srinagar: Vodafone Foundation today, launched the fifth edition of their flagship initiative Mobile for Good Awards 2015, in partnership with NASSCOM Foundation, through the NASSCOM Social Innovation Forum. The Awards recognize and support emerging talent and innovative mobile solutions from NGOs and For profit enterprises that facilitate community empowerment and inclusive growth.
This year, 11 winning innovations will be recognized across two categories Leading Change Maker NPO and Leading Change Maker For Profit. Innovative mobile driven solutions in four critical areas of Health, Education, Agriculture & Environment and Women Empowerment & Inclusive Development will be selected from both the categories. This year, there will also be a special award for a Government led solution for achievement in the NPO category.
Vodafone Foundation will provide a grant of INR 1.2 million to five winning NGOs/NPOs in addition to structured mentoring, monitoring and impact evaluation support from partner institutions, incubators etc. for them to achieve a larger impact. All winning projects will also be featured in the soon-to-launch, first of its kind Social Apps Marketplace by Vodafone.
Applicants from NGOs / NFPs and for profit organisations can submit their entries on the portal www.vodafone.in/mobileforgood until 31 July 2015.
Speaking about the Mobile for Good Awards, P Balaji, Director- Regulatory & External Affairs, Vodafone India, said, This year, the Mobile for Good Awards a marquee proposition from Vodafone Foundation, enters fifth year of its successful social initiative to recognize innovative mobile solutions in the country. Our mission, in line with the governments vision of Digital India, is to build a platform for these innovators, recognize them and support them further for scalability and sustainability through funding and mentorship. This year with a new partnership with NASSCOM Social Innovation Forum, we intend to reach out to the mobile innovations across India and provide them with the necessary help for a greater impact.
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