Usha S. Kakade

Usha S. Kakade is an Indian social activist and the founder and president of Gravittus Foundation (previously known as USK Foundation). The organization works for underprivileged children and women in Maharashtra state.[1][2]

Usha S. Kakade
NationalityIndian
OccupationSocial entrepreneur
AwardsPride of the Nation awards, Paul Harris Fellow recognition, Femina Women Awards, Lokmat Style Award 2017

Early life and career

Usha Kakade is honored with Paul Harris Fellow recognition by Rotary International organization. In 2019, she was also felicitated with "Pride of the Nation" honor by Rajnath Singh. She is the wife of Indian politician and businessman Sanjay Kakade.[3][4]

In 2019, Usha Kakade and "Gravittus Foundation" launched a book 'Gravittus Ratna' written by Megha Shimpi and Parag Potdar.[5][6][7] Every year, Usha and her organization conduct 'URJA Awards' ceremony.[8][9]

Usha is also the chairwoman of Gravittus Corporation.[10]

Filmography

Usha Kakade produced 'Flight of Freedom (2018)' film.

Awards and honors
  • "Pride of the Nation" award 2019[11]
  • Paul Harris Fellow recognition, 2018[4]
  • Femina Women Awards 2017[12][13]
  • Lokmat Style Award 2017[14][15]
  • India Today Healthcare Award
  • Best CSR Award 2018, Economic Times Maharashtra Achievers [16]
  • Hall of Fame Award for her project 'Good touch bad touch'

References
  1. "Gravittus Foundation launch the book Gravittus Ratna". Planet Bollywood. 3 July 2019.
  2. "Usha Kakade: Setting benchmarks on the business and social landscape". Forbes India.
  3. "Shri Sanjay Dattatraya Kakade | National Portal of India". www.india.gov.in.
  4. "Gravittus Foundation Founder, Usha Kakade felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh". Business Standard India. 3 August 2019.
  5. "Gauri Khan & Amruta Phadanvis Launch Usha Kakade's Book Gravittus Ratna In PuneBollywood Helpline". www.bollywoodhelpline.com.
  6. "Gauri Khan and Amruta Fadnavis rock Pune!". cineblitz.
  7. "Gauri Khan says 'there are a lot of positives' to being Shah Rukh Khan's wife". Hindustan Times. 5 July 2019.
  8. "Hello! and USK Foundation presents URJA Awards 2017 - Times of India". The Times of India.
  9. "Urja awards 2019 Upcoming Movies List 2019, Urja awards 2019 Entertainmen News, Urja awards 2019 Latest News". PINKVILLA.
  10. "THE WEEK". The Week.
  11. "Gravittus Foundation Founder, Usha Kakade felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh". www.aninews.in.
  12. "Catch all the action at the Femina Women Awards 2017 tonight!". femina.in.
  13. "Social Impact: Nominations for Women Social Reformer". femina.in.
  14. "Lokmat Maharashtra most stylish awards: winner list". Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories | Free Press Journal.
  15. Albuquerque, Prajakta (16 November 2018). "The Lokmat Women Summit had speakers who are empowering women". India Vocal.
  16. "Winners of the Maharashtra Achievers Awards 2018". femina.in.
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