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| Mahatma Gandhi National Award For Journalism 2020 |
Noida: It was only last year when the management of
International Journalism Centre constituted under the leadership of Dr. Prof.
Sandeep Marwah Global Cultural Minister, first ever Mahatma Gandhi National
Award For Journalism for all those who all have contributed immensely in the
field of journalism to mark respect to 12th February, the
international Day of Journalism.
On the final day of 8th Global Festival of
Journalism Noida 2020 five prominent personalities from the profession of
journalism were honored in grand function from the international platform of
Marwah Studios. P. K. Bajaj of
Mayapuri, Kumkum Chadha of Hindustan Times, U. S. Sonthalia of Fame India,
Arvind Kumar Singh of Rajya Sabha TV and Ramesh Chandra
of Zee TV were the recipients of this most prestigious National Award.
“I am much obelized for this award, this gesture has added a
new energy into my system. I thank IJC for recognizing my efforts,” said
P.K.Bajaj Publisher and Editor of the oldest film magazine Mayapuri.
“This is a total surprise to me. Now I feel my 40 years
service to journalism years has been recognized. This is the best thing
happened to me,” said Kumkum Chadha writer & senior journalist from
Hindustan Times.
“Journalism is my passion. I always believe in positive
journalism. This award is for my whole team who has been supporting me from
years,” added U.S. Sonthalia publisher and Editor of Fame India.
“I have seen ample years in journalism. I worked in many
national news papers . and ups and downs of journalism. Today I feel complete
with this Mahatma Gandhi National Award,” said Arvind Kumar Singh from Rajya Sabha TV.
“Nothing is more encouraging and satisfying than recognition
of your hard efforts. I am astonished with the size of award I have been
honored with. I am feeling short of words in expressing my happiness, ”said
Ramesh Chandra Senior journalism from Zee TV.
The event was attended by large number of filmmakers,
journalists, students, and people from different strata of life from all over
India and abroad.
