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'''Usha S. Kakade''' is an Indian social activist and the founder and president of Gravittus Foundation (previously known as USK Foundation). The organization works for underprivileged children and women in [[Maharashtra]] state.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gravittus Foundation launch the book Gravittus Ratna |url=http://www.planetbollywood.com/wp/news/gravittus-foundation-launch-the-book-gravittus-ratna/ |website=Planet Bollywood |date=3 July 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Usha Kakade: Setting benchmarks on the business and social landscape |url=http://www.forbesindia.com/article/brand-connect/usha-kakade-setting-benchmarks-on-the-business-and-social-landscape/55701/1 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}</ref>

==Early Life and Career==

Usha Kakade is honored with Paul Harris Fellow recognition by [[Rotary International]] organization. In 2019, she was also felicitated with "Pride of the Nation" honor by [[Rajnath Singh]]. She is the wife of Indian politician and businessman [[Sanjay Kakade]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Shri Sanjay Dattatraya Kakade {{!}} National Portal of India |url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/shri-sanjay-dattatraya-kakade |website=www.india.gov.in}}</ref><ref name="BS">{{cite web |title=Gravittus Foundation Founder, Usha Kakade felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/gravittus-foundation-founder-usha-kakade-felicitated-by-defence-minister-rajnath-singh-119080300382_1.html |website=Business Standard India |date=3 August 2019}}</ref>

In 2019, Usha Kakade and "Gravittus Foundation" launched a book 'Gravittus Ratna' written by Megha Shimpi and Parag Potdar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauri Khan & Amruta Phadanvis Launch Usha Kakade's Book Gravittus Ratna In PuneBollywood Helpline |url=http://www.bollywoodhelpline.com/gallery/events/gauri-khan-amruta-phadanvis-launch-usha-kakade-s-book-gravittus-ratna-in-pune/0 |website=www.bollywoodhelpline.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Gauri Khan and Amruta Fadnavis rock Pune! |url=https://cineblitz.in/tag/usha-kakade/ |website=cineblitz}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Gauri Khan says ‘there are a lot of positives’ to being Shah Rukh Khan’s wife |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/gauri-khan-says-there-are-a-lot-of-positives-to-being-shah-rukh-khan-s-wife/story-5NsMFLFRSqbY1k8kLA7eRN.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=5 July 2019 |language=en}}</ref> Every year, Usha and her organization conduct 'URJA Awards' ceremony.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hello! and USK Foundation presents URJA Awards 2017 - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/brandwire/ngo-csr/initiatives/hello-and-usk-foundation-presents-urja-awards-2017/articleshow/56756191.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Urja awards 2019 Upcoming Movies List 2019, Urja awards 2019 Entertainmen News, Urja awards 2019 Latest News |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainmenttags/urja-awards-2019 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref>

Usha is also the chairwoman of Gravittus Corporation.<ref>{{cite web |title=THE WEEK |url=https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/business/2019/08/03/pwr4--gravittus%20foundation.html |website=The Week |language=en}}</ref>

==Filmography==
Usha Kakade produced 'Flight of Freedom (2018)' film.

==Awards and honors==
*"Pride of the Nation" award 2019<ref>{{cite web |title=Gravittus Foundation Founder, Usha Kakade felicitated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/gravittus-foundation-founder-usha-kakade-felicitated-by-defence-minister-rajnath-singh20190803132122/ |website=www.aninews.in |language=en}}</ref>
*Paul Harris Fellow recognition, 2018<ref name='BS'/>
*Femina Women Awards 2017<ref>{{cite web |title=Catch all the action at the Femina Women Awards 2017 tonight! |url=https://www.femina.in/achievers/nominees-for-the-femina-women-awards-2017_-51310-41.html |website=femina.in |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Social Impact: Nominations for Women Social Reformer |url=https://www.femina.in/women-awards-2017/category/social-impact |website=femina.in}}</ref>
* Lokmat Style Award 2017<ref>{{cite web |title=Lokmat Maharashtra most stylish awards: winner list |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/cmcm/lokmat-maharashtra-most-stylish-awards-winner-list |website=Latest Indian news, Top Breaking headlines, Today Headlines, Top Stories {{!}} Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Albuquerque |first1=Prajakta |title=The Lokmat Women Summit had speakers who are empowering women |url=https://www.indiavocal.com/the-7th-lokmat-women-summit/ |website=India Vocal |date=16 November 2018}}</ref>
* India Today Healthcare Award
* Best CSR Award 2018, Economic Times Maharashtra Achievers <ref>{{cite web |title=Winners of the Maharashtra Achievers Awards 2018 |url=https://www.femina.in/achievers/winners-of-the-maharashtra-achievers-awards-2018_-80283-2.html |website=femina.in |language=en}}</ref>
* Hall of Fame Award for her project 'Good touch bad touch'

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Youtube|GtRjhntkFks|Usha Kakade's Interview on News 18}}

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