<span style="color: #222222;">Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has emphasized the important role of Corporate Social Responsibility and social entrepreneurship in bringing about socioeconomic transformation in the disadvantaged sections of society. He cited the need for social entrepreneurship with social consciousness, social responsibility and social awareness, employing technology in productive manner.<br />'' <br />'' Addressing the fourth edition of The CSR Journal Excellence Awards in Mumbai, today, the Minister said that there is a need to use technology in the social sector to enable people to stand up on their own feet. Mr. Gadkari highlighted the importance of conversion of knowledge and waste into wealth. He stated that innovation, entrepreneurship, science, technology, research skill and successful practices are what we name knowledge. He added that conversion of knowledge into wealth is the future. He also said that conversion of waste into wealth is dependent on appropriate technology and appropriate vision of leadership.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Addressing the audience, the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari said that citizens' social responsibility is another important part which must accompany Corporate Social Responsibility. The Governor applauded the role of corporate sector in helping construct toilets in every household, under the Government's Swachh Bharat Mission.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' On the occasion, Social Transformation Leader Award was given to Mr. Sudhir Mungantiwar, former Minister of Finance, Planning and Forests, Government of Maharashtra. Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Mr. Dilip Vengsarkar, former Indian Cricketer & Administrator. Responsible Film Entertainer & Conservationist Award was presented to Sayaji Shinde.<br />'' <br />'' Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Mr. Prakash Amte & Smt. Mandakini Amte and Ms. Jyoti Mhapsekar, Stree Mukti Sanghatana. Youth Icon Award was presented to Mr. Raj Mariwala, Director, Mariwala Health Initiative.<br />'' <br />''<br />''Malvika Iyer received Inspiring Young Changemaker Award and Tanmay Bhat received Influencing Youth Icon Award.</span><br />