Ms. Vidya Devi (Founder, Balika Vidhyapith, Bihar) received the Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Development & Welfare of Women and Children (2000) at the Jamnalal Bajaj Awards 2000, held on 3rd March, 2001 at 5:00 pm at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, in Mumbai. In absence of Ms. Vidya Devi, her son Dr. Sharad Chandra received the award on her behalf.