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Watch the full coverage of the 4th Rohini Nayyar Prize ceremony held on 31 October 2025 in New Delhi, where India’s young change maker Vidhya Parshuramkar was honoured for her extraordinary contribution to rural nutrition and community-driven sustainable development.

Chief Guest:
Prof. S. Mahendra Dev – Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, who presented the award to Vidhya.

Distinguished Guests & Jury Members at the Ceremony:
• Deepak Nayyar – Emeritus Professor, JNU & Director, Nayyar Foundation.
• Dr. Rajesh Tandon – Founder, Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA).
• Dr, Seeta Prabhu – Visiting Professor and Senior Advisor (SDGS) TISS Mumbai
• Dr. Ashok Khosla – Founder-Chairman, Development Alternatives Group

The Rohini Nayyar Prize is a prestigious annual award established by the Nayyar Foundation for Social & Economic Purpose in memory of Dr. Rohini Nayyar — a distinguished economist, former IAS officer and pioneer in rural development policy in India. It recognises exceptional individuals under 40 years who’ve made meaningful impact on rural livelihoods, social equity and grassroots innovation.

In 2025, the prize was awarded to 24-year-old Vidhya Parshuramkar for leading Agrozee Organics and her flagship initiative Millets Now, which leverages millets and nutrition innovations to tackle micronutrient deficiencies, empower women, strengthen rural livelihoods, and promote sustainable food systems across India.