Honoured for the work
The awards, felicitations and press that thirteen years of youth-led service in Goa have quietly earned.
Gomantak Seva Gaurav Puraskar 2026
YUVA Panaji was honoured with the Gomantak Seva Gaurav Puraskar 2026 by the Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, in recognition of its selfless service, dedication and contribution to society over the past 14 years. The award was presented by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant in presence of Social Welfare Minister Shri. Subhash Phal Dessai, Social Welfare Secretary Shri. Sanjiv Gadkar, IAS and Director Shri. Dipak Desai. YUVA’s Founder Shri Raghuvir Mahale and Shri. Sarvesh Shetye, received the award on behalf of the organisation. The recognition came as YUVA marked 14 years of dedicated community service and reflected the collective efforts of its volunteers in areas including youth development, senior citizen welfare, health awareness, environmental conservation and community engagement. YUVA Panaji was previously honoured with the National Youth Award 2018 by the Government of India. The Gomantak Seva Gaurav Puraskar marked another significant recognition of the organisation’s continued work and social impact in Goa. YUVA Panaji expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant for recognising the selfless efforts NGOs and honouring them. YUVA also thanked Social Welfare Minister Shri. Subhash Phal Dessai and entire team of Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa, for recognising its efforts and dedicated the honour to its volunteers, supporters and the communities it has served over the years.
National Award for Best Youth Organization 2015
Yuva's highest honour to date — recognised by the Government of India as one of the country's best youth organizations for over a decade of youth-led community service across Goa.
Everyday Unsung Hero Award by The Art of Living 2026
Goa State Social Worker Award
Presented to founder Raghuvir Mahale for his outstanding work in social service.
Goa State Youth Awardee 2015
Presented to founder Raghuvir Mahale for his outstanding work in youth empowerment.
Goa State Award for Best Youth Organization
Conferred by the Government of Goa's Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs, recognising Yuva as the best youth organization in the state.
NYK's Goa State Award for Best Youth Organization
Awarded by Nehru Yuva Kendra (Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India), naming Yuva the best youth organization at the state level.
NYK's Best Youth Organization — North Goa District
Recognised by Nehru Yuva Kendra as the leading youth organization in the North Goa district.