Recognitions
Awards
Right to Livelihood Award (1986, Right to Livelihood Foundation)
Awarded to Helena Norberg Hodge for her work promoting sustainable development and cultural preservation in Ladakh, emphasizing the importance of local economies and the dangers of globalization
SESI-NGO Award (2005, Solar Energy Society of India)
Awarded for LEDeG’s outstanding work in promoting renewable energy, particularly its efforts to implement solar energy projects in Ladakh.
Ashden Award for Sustainable Energy (2009, Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy)
Recognized LEDeG’s contribution to providing sustainable energy solutions in remote regions of Ladakh.
NGO of the Year (2011, CNN-IBN)
Awarded to LEDeG for its exceptional work in rural development, renewable energy, and cultural preservation, significantly impacting local communities.
National Award from MNRE (2004, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India)
Recognized LEDeG’s work in promoting renewable energy systems, particularly solar and micro-hydro technologies, in Ladakh.
National Award for Excellence in Renewable Energy (2004, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India)
Recognized LEDeG’s outstanding contributions in the renewable energy sector, especially solar and hydro energy installations in Ladakh.
International Seabuckthorn Research and Development Global Meet (1997, International Center for Research and Training on Seabuckthorn)
LEDeG was awarded national membership in ICRTS and invited to present their seabuckthorn research and development achievements, highlighting the ecological and economic potential of this indigenous plant.
Award for Innovation in Agriculture (1998-2000, Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)
Recognized LEDeG for its innovative approaches to mountain agriculture in Ladakh, including research and implementation of sustainable practices in farming and improved crop husbandry methods