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Usha S. Kakade

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Usha S. Kakade
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Social Entrepreneur, Producer
SpouseSanjay 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

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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

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  • Flight of Freedom (2018). The film was showcased in 13th International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh 2020.[13]

Awards & honors

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  • "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

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  1. ^ a b c "Usha Kakade: Setting Benchmarks On The Business And Social Landscape". Forbes India.
  2. ^ "A tale of inspiration". The Times of India. 24 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Usha Kakade: Philanthropic Endeavours | Femina.in". Femina.
  4. ^ "Life Members". Pune International Centre.
  5. ^ "Roundtable conference on Child Health & Development in Pune, jointly organized by Gravittus Foundation & UNICEF". Ahmedabad Mirror.
  6. ^ "Usha Kakade On Women Power | Femina.in". Femina.
  7. ^ "13 year old saved girl from drowning". The Times of India. 2 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Gauri Khan & Amruta Phadanvis Launch Usha Kakade's Book Gravittus Ratna In PuneBollywood Helpline". www.bollywoodhelpline.com.
  9. ^ "Gauri Khan and Amruta Fadnavis rock Pune!". cineblitz.
  10. ^ "Gauri Khan says 'there are a lot of positives' to being Shah Rukh Khan's wife". Hindustan Times. 5 July 2019.
  11. ^ "Urja awards 2019 Upcoming Movies List 2019, Urja awards 2019 Entertainmen News, Urja awards 2019 Latest News". PINKVILLA.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "Flight of Freedom | Official Selection - 13th International Children's Film Festival Bangladesh 2020". festival.cfsbangladesh.org.
  14. ^ "Gravittus Foundation Founder, Usha Kakade felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh". www.aninews.in.
  15. ^ "Catch all the action at the Femina Women Awards 2017 tonight!". femina.in.
  16. ^ "Social Impact: Nominations for Women Social Reformer". femina.in.
  17. ^ "Lokmat Maharashtra most stylish awards: winner list". Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories | Free Press Journal.
  18. ^ Albuquerque, Prajakta (16 November 2018). "The Lokmat Women Summit had speakers who are empowering women". India Vocal.
  19. ^ "Winners of the Maharashtra Achievers Awards 2018". femina.in.
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