SRIJAN’s Maitree Mahila Samitee, bagged the first prize for the Northern region at the first award ceremony of the National Award For SHG Federation, instituted by Mahila Abhivruddhi Society, Andhra Pradesh (APMAS). The Award received 120 nominations from qualifying SHG federations across India. The award was presented at the ceremony in Hyderabad by Dr. G.R. Chintala, NABARD Chairman.