
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.
His Cervicheck is revolutionising cervical cancer screening in India.
AiSteth is India's first AI-powered digital stethoscope, combines the familiarity of a traditional & advanced stethoscope.
Eckovation connects 5M+ students, teachers, & parents via free social learning app, breaking language barriers in rural India.
Marut Drones deliver indigenous solutions for agriculture, disaster management, and healthcare.
Green Worms recycles 300T waste daily, dignifying 850 jobs. Genrobotics' Bandicoot robots train 3,000+ workers, ending deadly manholes.
Tongbram's crafts India's first lotus silk from Loktak Lake waste, empowering women via Sanajing Sana Thambal.
Genrobotics Medical & Mobility designs robotic rehab tech for mobility-impaired people to walk independently.
It's Mumbai non-profit that tackles English illiteracy in regional schools using tech, innovation, and grassroots efforts for equal access for all kids.
NavUnnat Biofuels is helping India move towards energy independence, by converting farm waste into clean energy.
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.
Kheyti, an Indian startup, has developed a simple solution that is already having a considerable impact. Kheyti creates low-cost farming solutions that help small farmers grow more.
The trust champions welfare for persons with disabilities across North Karnataka. With 62 dedicated staff, it supports children, youth, and adults facing speech, hearing, intellectual, and other impairments, reaching 11 districts through innovative programs.
This social enterprise is redefining the concept of 'craft' by upcycling chicken waste into high-end sustainable fabric, while simultaneously pulling thousands of tribal women out of poverty.
Shwetdhara, launched in 2017 by IDFC FIRST Bank's CSR arm FIRST IMPACT, transforms rural dairy farming by empowering women as leaders and entrepreneurs.








