The EMPI Group of Institutions instituted the Indian Innovation Awards in 2005, perhaps the first of its kind in the country, as part of a larger movement entitled “Mission Innovative India” started by former President A P J Abdul Kalam. This award identifies and brings forward innovative organizations in India who thorugh their actions have introduced breakthrough changes in the Indian context and can become role models for others to emulate.
 
This year there were 184 applicants representing corporates, NGOs and government departments of which 8 awardees were selected.  The other 7 winners are: Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage(INTACH), Akshay Patra Foundation, Samtel Display Systems, Arvind Eye Care, Gujrat Vikas Nigam, Madhya Pradesh Forest Department, Nagaland Municipal Corporation. The organizations were selected after a rigorous evaluation process validated by the Boston Consulting Group.
 

For more information regarding the awards, please visit their website at www.innovation.empi.in