New Delhi, August 8, 2025 — In a powerful recognition of grassroots innovation, the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship (a sister organization of the World Economic Forum) have awarded Piyush Tewari, Founder of SaveLIFE Foundation, the Social Entrepreneur of the Year – India 2025 title.
The award ceremony, held in New Delhi, was graced by Shri Suresh Prabhu, Former Union Minister and India’s Sherpa to G7 and G20, alongside leaders from policy, academia, civil society, and business. Anshu Gupta, Founder of GOONJ, also attended the event.
Transforming Road Safety at Scale
Piyush Tewari was honored for his pioneering work in road safety and emergency care through the Zero-Fatality Solution (ZFS) — a data-driven model deployed across 36 highways in 16 states, reducing crash fatalities by up to 67%. Under his leadership, SaveLIFE Foundation has:
- Influenced landmark reforms like the Good Samaritan Law
- Enabled safer travel for 190+ million people
- Mobilized $70M+ in public investment for trauma care and safety infrastructure
His integrated approach combines engineering, enforcement, emergency response, and community engagement, making India’s roads safer and more responsive.
Honoring Visionary Leadership
Mrs. Hilde Schwab and Professor Klaus Schwab, Co-Founders of the Schwab Foundation, praised the finalists for building people-centric models that drive systemic change. “Social entrepreneurship is about reshaping society through empathy, courage, and resilience,” they noted.
Shyam S Bhartia and Hari S Bhartia, Founders of Jubilant Bhartia Foundation, added: “This year’s finalists are true nation-builders. Their work reflects dignity, self-reliance, and deep local insight with global relevance.”
Launch of Bharat Impact
The event also marked the launch of Bharat Impact – The Jubilant Bhartia Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, a new initiative to provide mentorship, incubation, and networking for social entrepreneurs across India.
Finalists Who Made an Impact
Alongside Piyush Tewari, the 2025 finalists included:
- Nagakarthik MP, Sauramandala Foundation – decentralised development hubs in Northeast India
- Kalpanaa Sankar, Hand in Hand Foundation – poverty eradication through community-led interventions
- Sumita Ghose, Rangsutra Crafts – empowering 8,000+ rural women artisans through co-owned craft enterprises
Now in its 16th year, the SEOY India Award continues to spotlight leaders driving inclusive, scalable, and sustainable impact across India.
