The Friends of Tribals Society (FTS) has received an award for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Social Welfare 2008’ from the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 17th December, 2008. The award, which comprised of a trophy and a citation, was given by Union Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, Sri Pranab Mukherjee. National Vice President of FTS Sri R P Khaitan received the award.

The award jury was chaired by former Chief Justice of India, Sri R C Lahoti.