Ambedkar Welfare Academy for Rural Development (AWARD) is a registered Civil Society Organisation established in 2008 with a commitment to promote inclusive, equitable, and sustainable rural development. Registered under the Andhra Pradesh Public Societies Registration Act, 2001, AWARD works at the regional level with a strong focus on underserved and marginalized communities.
Inspired by human values and social justice, AWARD strives to create peaceful and empowered communities where people—irrespective of caste, creed, religion, or language—can live with dignity and equal opportunity. The organisation actively works for the upliftment of the poor, underprivileged, women, children, youth, elderly, and persons with disabilities, especially in rural areas.
AWARD implements integrated development programmes in the areas of education, health, livelihood promotion, women and child welfare, youth empowerment, environmental protection, skill development, and community capacity building. Special emphasis is placed on enabling rural youth to identify and access opportunities for economic empowerment and self-reliance.
Operating across several districts of Telangana, AWARD collaborates with government agencies, local institutions, and community groups to strengthen grassroots participation and support long-term development outcomes. Through its holistic approach, AWARD continues to work towards building resilient, self-sustaining, and socially just rural societies.