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-Oneindia Staff
Recognition is most meaningful when it celebrates a purpose. Yuva Unstoppable’s Founder, Amitabh Shah, was honoured by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis at an event hosted by the Himanshu Roy Foundation, in recognition of the organisation’s contribution to education, healthcare, cancer care, and its continued partnership with government-led efforts to create lasting social impact.
Amitabh Shah, founder of Yuva Unstoppable, was honored by CM Devendra Fadnavis for his organization’s massive social impact. Recognized for transforming education and healthcare for millions, this award highlights their dedication. A new partnership with the Himanshu Roy Foundation aims to boost cancer detection, promising even greater community benefit.
Yuva Unstoppable ranks among India’s top 10 NGOs, with a proven track record of impacting over 10 million beneficiaries across education, environment, healthcare, and livelihood, supported by more than 100 corporate partners through CSR and philanthropic initiatives. The organisation’s interventions span 25 states and 7 union territories, covering education, employability, environment, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), nutrition, and healthcare.
Held at the Y. B. Chavan Centre in Mumbai, the event brought together distinguished leaders, changemakers, and citizens to celebrate the legacy of the late Himanshu Roy, IPS. Through the Himanshu Roy Foundation, three awards were presented to individuals and organisations making meaningful contributions to society while carrying forward his vision of service and integrity.
Receiving this honour marks a proud milestone for YUVA Unstoppable. It reflects the unwavering dedication of the team, the trust of its partners and donors, and the resilience of the communities it serves. Every school transformed, every child empowered, every family supported through its initiatives, and every life touched has been made possible through a collective commitment to creating opportunities where they are needed most.
The occasion was made even more special with the announcement of YUVA Unstoppable’s partnership with the Himanshu Roy Foundation and the family of acclaimed author Amish Tripathi. Together, the collaboration aims to strengthen awareness and efforts around early cancer detection, an initiative with the potential to save countless lives through timely intervention and community outreach.
Speaking after receiving the recognition, Amitabh Shah, Founder of YUVA Unstoppable said: “Every recognition reminds us that our purpose is far greater than any award. As long as even one child lacks access to quality education or healthcare, our work remains unfinished. This honour strengthens our resolve to continue serving with compassion, innovation, and unwavering commitment.”
While this recognition is a moment of celebration, it is equally a reminder of the journey ahead. Across India, countless children and communities still await access to quality education, healthcare, nutrition, and opportunities to realise their full potential. This honour strengthens Yuva Unstoppable’s resolve to continue serving with humility, compassion, and purpose.
About Yuva Unstoppable
After completing his Master’s degree at Yale University, Mr. Amitabh Shah, Founder of Yuva Unstoppable and a Viksit Bharat Ambassador, turned down a Wall Street offer from JP Morgan to work on the real streets of India and establish Yuva Unstoppable, one of India’s top 10 NGOs. Amitabh is also the youngest Indian to receive the U.S. Government’s Ellis Island Medal of Honor, an honour previously bestowed upon global icons including President Bill Clinton, President George Bush, Muhammad Ali, Paula Abdul, Indra Nooyi, and Malala Yousafzai. Yuva Unstoppable’s work has also been recognised by former Presidents of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Shri Ram Nath Kovind.
Our interventions include Education (WASH facilities, digital classrooms, solar electrification, rainwater harvesting, modern sports facilities, STEM labs, scholarships, and early childhood care); Health and Nutrition (transforming anganwadis, providing nutritional support to children and pregnant and new mothers, and vaccination drives); Employability (placement-focused skilling for youth in soft skills as well as domain-specific skills across IT/ITES, BFSI, AI, ML, and more); and Environment (agroforestry, afforestation, water body restoration, solar street lighting, urban heat stress mitigation, and carbon credits).
Impact at a Glance:
- 10 million+ beneficiaries empowered across 25 Indian states
- 10,000+ schools and pre-schools transformed with WASH facilities, STEM labs, and smart classrooms, boosting attendance by 15% and improving learning outcomes fourfold, as validated by the London School of Economics
- 7,000+ students supported through scholarships
- 1,50,000+ youth skilled for jobs in AI/ML, IT/ITES, BFSI, and manufacturing
- 32 lakh trees planted across approximately 8,000 hectares, supporting 6,000+ farmers and sequestering approximately 1.5 lakh metric tonnes of carbon
- CSR projects implemented with partners including HDFC Bank, IBM, Disney, EY, PwC, Adani, Torrent, Bank of America, and the Gates Foundation. KPMG serves as the audit partner.
