Piyush Tewari Honored with Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award – India 2025
Mumbai: Piyush Tewari, founder of SaveLIFE Foundation, has been recognized with the 16th Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award (SEOY) – India 2025, presented by the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation and the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. Tewari’s pioneering work in road safety and emergency care through the Zero-Fatality Solution (ZFS) has significantly reduced road crash deaths by up to 67% on key corridors.
Transformative Work in Road Safety
The ZFS model, deployed across 36 highways in 16 states, combines engineering, enforcement, emergency response, and community engagement to create safer roads nationwide. Under Tewari’s leadership, SaveLIFE Foundation has influenced landmark policy reforms, ensured safer travel for over 190 million people, and mobilized over USD 70 million in public investment for road safety infrastructure and trauma care.
A Celebration of Social Entrepreneurship
The award ceremony, attended by dignitaries from policy, business, academia, and civil society, celebrated transformative leaders driving large-scale impact through innovative, inclusive, and sustainable approaches. The Schwab Foundation and Jubilant Bhartia Foundation have partnered for 16 years to recognize and support social entrepreneurs in India.
