ERDA conferred with the “Mahatma Award” for social good and impact in 2022

Electrical Research and Development Association (ERDA), by its impactful contribution to social impact through research and development for society, has been adjudged as a recipient of the “Mahatma Award for Social Good and Impact 2022” by Aditya Birla Group.
The award was presented to ERDA on October 1st, 2022, at the India International Centre in New Delhi. ERDA was adjudged for the “Mahatma Award for Social Good and its Impact for Nonprofits, NGOs, Foundations, Charitable Organisations and Social Entrepreneurs.”
ERDA received this prestigious award for its contribution to the development of the MSME sector in Gujarat, its contribution to society during COVID-19, its contribution to reducing carbon emissions intensity, skill development, knowledge dissemination, and various impactful research and development contributions.
The ‘Mahatma Award’ recognises and celebrates impact leaders and change makers across the globe who are making a social impact and leading the way to a sustainable future. Since its inception, the Mahatma Award continues to honour the most accomplished sustainable, responsible, and social efforts and initiatives within the private, public, and development sectors. The initiatives range from sustainability to philanthropy to shared value, social impact, and corporate social responsibility. The Mahatma Award is supported by the Aditya Birla Group and the Eternal Gandhi Initiative.
The Electrical Research and Development Association, a not-for-profit professional organisation, established in 1974, was promoted by the electrical industries and state utilities with support from the government of India through CSIR, and the Government of Gujarat gave a grant. ERDA’s technical operations are conducted from the head office located in Makarpura, Vadodara and regional laboratories at Rabale, Navi Mumbai [West], Gurugram [North] and Rajahmundry [South].