Human Ventures, an agritech firm, has been honoured with a Jury Commendation under the Promising Responsible Business Awards category (Below INR 5 crore) at SABERA 2025 (Social and Business Enterprise Responsible Awards 2025), for its work focused on expanding rural financial inclusion and strengthening livelihood security among underserved communities. The recognition acknowledged the company’s efforts to enable access to credit, insurance, and structured financial services while building long-term economic resilience at the last mile.
Building Financial Access Through Livestock-Based Livelihoods
Human Ventures was commended for advancing agriculture finance models anchored in dignity, trust, and accessibility. Its flagship initiative, GoatShala, described as the world’s first IoT enabled goat rearing ecosystem, supports marginal and tribal women through an integrated system that combines modern sheds, veterinary services, and first time access to credit and insurance. The initiative operates through the GoatGrid platform, which enables real-time health tracking of livestock. According to the company, this system has reduced goat mortality by over 90 percent, allowing participating women to earn more than INR one lakh annually within a year. Within three months of implementation, GoatShala functions as a self sustaining ecosystem once sheds are installed and financial linkages are established, operating without ongoing external dependency.
Agriculture and Rural Development Category Winners
In the Agriculture & Rural Development category at SABERA 2025, the Above INR 5 crore award was presented to SBI Foundation for its Gram Sewa initiative, while the Below INR 5 crore award was conferred on Roshni Foundation & Charitable Trust. Jyoti Bahuudeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha received a Jury Commendation in the Below INR 40 lakh category.
Roshni Foundation & Charitable Trust was recognised for its work in tribal regions of Dahanu and Talasari, where it has focused on education-led community development. Through the Bal Vikas Yojana Roshni, the organisation has converted more than 80 government schools into integrated learning environments with digital classrooms, libraries, sanitation facilities, sports infrastructure, computer labs, and access to safe drinking water. These interventions have contributed to reduced dropout rates and improved attendance. The foundation has also supported 2,500 girls with menstrual hygiene initiatives, reflecting its focus on health, dignity, and community-led development.
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SBI Foundation’s Gram Sewa programme, under the SBI Sammaan – Hom(e)age to the National Heroes initiative, was cited for its work across seven states to honour national icons by revitalising their native villages. The programme has upgraded schools and Anganwadis, expanded digital access for 10,000 villagers, and strengthened education through smart classrooms and Gram Seva Kendras. Livelihood support through skill development has reached over 1,000 women, while infrastructure interventions such as solar lighting, RO water filters, and sanitation facilities have improved daily living conditions. Memorials, Prerna Centres, and Walls of Pride form part of the initiative’s approach to linking remembrance with village-level development.
Jyoti Bahuudeshiya Sevabhavi Sanstha was acknowledged for its work in water and flood management in the Marathwada region, receiving a Jury Commendation in the Below INR 40 lakh category.
SABERA 2025: Purpose-Driven Recognition
The eighth edition of SABERA 2025 was held at the India Habitat Centre, convening organisations and individuals working across social impact domains. Curated by the Simply Suparnaa Media Network, a UN Women awardee, SABERA continued its focus on recognising initiatives that demonstrate measurable social outcomes alongside economic activity.
The ceremony opened with anchor Naina Kumari, whose personal background reflected the platform’s emphasis on widening access and representation. Founder and Curator Suparnaa Chadda reiterated SABERA’s commitment to responsible storytelling and narratives rooted in collective wellbeing.
A keynote conversation between Suparnaa Chadda and author Gurcharan Das examined themes of ethics, meaning, and the idea of a “good life,” setting a reflective tone for the evening’s recognitions. SABERA 2025 also featured a fusion performance by journalist Bhadra Sinha and corporate leader Gayathri Sharma, presenting the Nav Ras, or nine emotions of Ma Durga, adding a cultural dimension to the event.
The recognitions at SABERA 2025 underscored how purpose-driven enterprises, foundations, and grassroots organisations are operationalising social responsibility across agriculture, rural development, education, financial inclusion, and resource management. From livestock-based livelihood systems and school-centric community development to village revitalisation and water resilience, the awardees reflected a shared emphasis on measurable outcomes, institutional sustainability, and people-first design, reinforcing SABERA’s role as a platform that documents and honours development work grounded in accountability and long-term societal value.
Check out the entire list of awardees here.