New Delhi: Noted journalist Neerja Choudhury was selected for the prestigious Prem Bhatia Award for her exemplary contribution in the field of political reporting. Senior journalist Gargi Parsai of The Hindu has also been selected for the award in the category of reporting on environment issues.
Ms. Choudhury was selected for the award for “combining social conscience with commitment” to her profession, Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust said on Thursday. She fought for social causes and was the first and only Civil Rights correspondent for an Indian newspaper when she was serving The Statesman from 1982 to 1987. — PTI
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