Honesty, devotion and persistent efforts to bring forth realities, seeing through different perspective for the well being of society could be termed as journalism; It’s a mission, a culture, tradition to dare to express things going on in his heart and mind, says senior journalist Padmashri Alok Mehta while addressing the 19th Arunodaya journalism Arun Shukla Memorial Journalist Award ceremony.
The programme was chaired by former Additional Solicitor General of India senior advocate Vivek Krishna Tankha. He congratulated the journalists felicitated on this occasion and enlightened views on valuable contribution of Shukla family in continuing rich traditions and values in journalism.
He expressed his gratitude towards journalist Arun Shukla for his support when he was starting his career as a young lawyer. late Maya Devi Women Journalist award was presented to Rajshree Khare of ‘The Hitavada’. She was given a memento, shawl and a citation along with cash reward of Rs 5,000 as mark of honour.
Eminent amongst those who expressed their views include Mayor Prabhat Sahu. DIG Makrand Deoskar, SP Harinarayanchari Mishra and Jabalpur Municipal Commissioner Vedprakash.