On 15th March, 2011, Dr. Vandana Shiva was honoured by Raj Rajeshwari award from PHD Chamber of Commerce and Uttarakhand State Planning Commission. This award is for the women of Uttarakhand who have excelled in their field of work.The trophy was presented on the occassion of inauguration of the Grand Mother course by Mrs. Margraet Alva, Honourable Governor of Uttarakhand. Earlier to mark the celebration of Women Day on 8th March, the award was collected by Maya Goburdhan, Director, Bija Vidyapeeth, Navdanya Education Centre.