Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Award 2026
The Government of Karnataka honored Smt. Shobha Gasti with the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Award for the year 2026.
Awards & recognition
Recognition for the work
Honours and certificates received by the Foundation and its founder.
Nari Shakti Award 2021-22
Nari Shakti Award 2021-22 from the Government of India, presented on March 8, 2022.
Meeting with the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India
Meeting with the Honorable Prime Minister of India to discuss challenges faced by Devadasi women in Karnataka.
Meetings with the Hon'ble President of India
Meeting with the Honorable President of India on August 15, 2024, and March 1, 2020, regarding eradication of the Devadasi system.
International Visitors Program 2016
Visited Singapore and Washington, D.C., United States.
Karnataka Kanmani Award 2014
Presented by Bharathiya Grameena Shaikshanika Abhivruddhi and Avishkari Tantrajnana Kendra Mysore for community development work.
Courage of Women Award 2012
From the U.S. Embassy for efforts in eradicating the Devadasi system and promoting women's empowerment.