Asha Iqbal Women Journalists Award 2024: Honoring Excellence Across Five States

The “Asha Iqbal Women Journalists Award” has played a significant role in the Bhilai-Raipur region of Chhattisgarh. This prestigious award was established in 2013 and has been continuously awarded since then. To date, 25 women journalists have been honored for their outstanding contributions to the field of journalism.

The purpose of the Asha Iqbal Women Journalists Award is to promote a positive perspective towards women in society and recognize their exceptional work in journalism. This tradition has inspired women journalists and appreciated their work, which has been instrumental in bringing about significant social changes.

In 2024, the 12th edition of this award will be held. This year, nine selected women journalists from five states—Chhattisgarh, Assam, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha—will be honored. These journalists have emerged as voices of society through their writing and journalism across various regions, and their hard work and dedication are being recognized with this award.

Asha Iqbal Women Journalists Award-2024 will honor the following journalists:

1. Rajshree Rao Yadav (Nagpur, Maharashtra): Rajshree Rao Yadav has made a significant impact in her career on local issues and has worked towards important social changes. Her journalism has highlighted crucial social and political issues in Nagpur and surrounding areas.
2. Semim Sultana Ahmed (Guwahati, Assam): Semim Sultana Ahmed’s reporting has extensively covered the social and cultural landscape of Assam. Her writing has brought several complex issues to light and played a crucial role in raising awareness in society.
3. Kiran Dinesh Jain (Seoni, Madhya Pradesh): Kiran Dinesh Jain has prominently addressed issues of education, health, and social justice in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh through her reporting. Her journalism has amplified the voices of local communities.
4. Manjula Patnaik (Koraput, Odisha): Manjula Patnaik’s reporting has exposed social and economic challenges in the tribal regions of Odisha. Her journalism has brought the problems of tribal communities to national and international platforms.
5. Bijayalakshmi (Ganjam, Odisha): Bijayalakshmi has provided in-depth reporting on rural and urban issues in Ganjam. Her writing has made a significant contribution towards addressing social inequality and development.
6. Malini Subramaniam (Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh): Malini Subramaniam’s reporting has brought to light the issues and development status of tribal areas in Chhattisgarh. Her journalism has revealed the realities of these regions.
7. Mamta Lanjevar (Raipur, Chhattisgarh): Mamta Lanjevar has reported on social and political issues in Raipur and its surrounding areas. Her journalism has highlighted local issues and contributed to raising awareness in society.
8. Simran Pangre (Raigarh, Chhattisgarh): Simran Pangre’s reporting has uncovered various social issues in Raigarh. Her writing has brought regional problems to a broader platform.
9. Dr. Ratna Pandey (Raipur, Chhattisgarh): Dr. Ratna Pandey has provided significant reporting on health and education in Raipur. Her journalism has advocated for improvements in health services and the education system.

These women journalists have been working diligently in their respective fields, highlighting important social issues through their journalism, and have made significant contributions to raising awareness in society. They are being recognized with this award for their hard work and dedication.

The Women Journalists Award is presented before the musical presentation of “Yaaden Mukesh,” which has been organized by senior journalist B.D. Nizami and his dedicated team from the “Media Group (Bhilai-Durg)” and “SRG (Bhilai Steel Plant)” for the past 22 years. This event is held annually at the “Nehru Cultural House Auditorium” in Sector-1, Bhilai, in the presence of distinguished guests. This year, the Asha Iqbal Women Journalists Award ceremony will be held on August 27.

The award ceremony acknowledges the exceptional work of journalists and recognizes their achievements. This event highlights the contribution of women in journalism and underscores their important role in society.

During the ceremony, the honored journalists will receive certificates and awards for their outstanding work. This occasion is significant not only for the award recipients but also as an inspiration for society, recognizing the role of women and the importance of their journalism.

Thus, the “Asha Iqbal Women Journalists Award” is an important event in the Bhilai-Raipur region of Chhattisgarh that appreciates the contributions of women journalists and honors them for their exceptional work. This award ceremony is not just a tradition but also a crucial platform for recognizing the unique contributions of women in journalism.