On the 9th of June 2018, H.H. Sushri Dr. Vishakha Tripathi Ji, President of Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, received the World Icon Award in a ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand. The award is given to individuals and organizations for their praiseworthy and remarkable contributions to society.

Jagadguru Kripalu Parishat, under the guidance and personal efforts of its Presidents, runs various philanthropic arms, including a 100% charitable school/college for underprivileged girls, three large hospitals that provide free holistic medical care to all those in need and a poor relief fund to give important necessities to the impoverished. Almost 4 million lives have been helped due to these amazing efforts.

H.H Dr. Tripathi Ji said, “This award belongs to our Guru, Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj, who Himself gave generously throughout His life. He taught us to serve those in need. He said that if one has extra - then they must give it away and not keep it. We will continue to serve Him through these philanthropic efforts.”