#MissionImpact - Celebrating The Unsung Heroes Of Change

#MissionImpact - Celebrating The Unsung Heroes Of Change

With an estimated 2 million social enterprises , India is a global powerhouse of social innovation. This energy deserves celebration and that is why IDFC FIRST Bank and NDTV have teamed up to bring you Mission Impact , an initiative that will showcase the amazing work of social change-makers across the country.

Mission Impact will put a spotlight on the individuals and groups tackling India’s toughest challenges. We're building a vital platform to honor these innovators, make their efforts go even further, and inspire even more good in the world.

This collaboration shows IDFC FIRST Bank's commitment to making positive change happen. Their own ‘First Impact’ initiative has already touched countless lives and communities, from education to helping people start their own businesses. Mission Impact will highlight achievements in key areas including inclusion, agriculture, sustainability, education, healthcare, livelihood, and community building, proving just how powerful social innovation is in driving India forward.

Stories Of Changemakers

  • Anirban PalitCo-Founder, Pragmatech

    Anirban Palit
    Co-Founder, Pragmatech

    His Cervicheck is revolutionising cervical cancer screening in India.

  • Dr. (Maj) Satish S Jeevannavar  Founder & CEO, AiSteth

    Dr. (Maj) Satish S Jeevannavar
    Founder & CEO, AiSteth

    AiSteth is India's first AI-powered digital stethoscope, combines the familiarity of a traditional & advanced stethoscope.

  • Ritesh Singh CEO & Co-Founder, Eckovation

    Ritesh Singh
    CEO & Co-Founder, Eckovation

    Eckovation connects 5M+ students, teachers, & parents via free social learning app, breaking language barriers in rural India.

  • Prem Kumar Vislawath  Founder, Marut Drones

    Prem Kumar Vislawath
    Founder, Marut Drones

    Marut Drones deliver indigenous solutions for agriculture, disaster management, and healthcare.

  • Jabir Karat  Founder & CEO, Green Worms

    Jabir Karat
    Founder & CEO, Green Worms

    Green Worms recycles 300T waste daily, dignifying 850 jobs. Genrobotics' Bandicoot robots train 3,000+ workers, ending deadly manholes.

  • Bijiyashanti Tongbram  Founder, Sanajing Sana Thambal

    Bijiyashanti Tongbram
    Founder, Sanajing Sana Thambal

    Tongbram's crafts India's first lotus silk from Loktak Lake waste, empowering women via Sanajing Sana Thambal.

  • Rashid Karimbanakkal Co-Founder, Genrobotics Medical & Mobility

    Rashid Karimbanakkal
    Co-Founder, Genrobotics Medical & Mobility

    Genrobotics Medical & Mobility designs robotic rehab tech for mobility-impaired people to walk independently.

  • Pranit Naik Founder, LeapForWord

    Pranit Naik
    Founder, LeapForWord

    It's Mumbai non-profit that tackles English illiteracy in regional schools using tech, innovation, and grassroots efforts for equal access for all kids.

  • Abhijeet Garg Founder, NavUnnat Biofuels

    Abhijeet Garg
    Founder, NavUnnat Biofuels

    NavUnnat Biofuels is helping India move towards energy independence, by converting farm waste into clean energy.

  • Annapurna Mukherjee  Founder, Bandhu Purulia

    Annapurna Mukherjee
    Founder, Bandhu Purulia

    Bandhu Purulia, a grassroots organisation, is working to ensure that neurodivergent children are identified early, supported consistently, and given a fair chance to learn, grow and belong.

Social Impact Pillars

  • Inclusion
  • Agriculture
  • Sustainability
  • Livelihood
  • Community Building
  • Healthcare
  • Education

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