Awards
Listed among the Best Information Heroes of the World
2021 - Information Heroes
By Reporters Without Borders (RSF) for unwavering commitment to truth and human rights journalism.
Pt. Kamalapati Tripathi National Journalism Award
2020 - Best Reporting Award
Given in August 2020 for fearless, courageous, and extraordinary reporting on hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mahatma Gandhi Antratriya Patrakarita Samman
2009 - Courageous Journalism
Bestowed by Journalism and Story Institute in September 2009 for journalism inspired by Gandhian values.
Tilak Award
2018 - Literature and Social Writing
Presented by Integrated Society of Media, Lucknow in 2019. Saraswat Samman – awarded by Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith in October 2018 for contribution to literature and social writing.
Jan Mitra Award
2013 - Human Rights Advocacy through Journalism
Jan Mitra Award – presented by People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) in December 2013, recognizing efforts towards human rights advocacy through journalism.
Chandauli Ratna
2013 - Ground Reporting
Chandauli Ratna – awarded by the Gramin Journalist Association in December 2013 for grassroots-level reporting.
Kashi Gaurav Samman Patra
2013 - Ground Reporting
Kashi Gaurav Samman Patra – given by Baba Varsi Shoharab Seva Samiti in November 2013 for highlighting the soul of Kashi through sensitive storytelling.
Best Reporting Award for Hunger & Poverty
2013 - Fearless Coverage
Best Reporting Award for Hunger & Poverty – presented by Hindustan Adbi Culture in May 2013 for fearless coverage of hunger and poverty.
Best Reporting Award on Starvation
2013 - Ground Reporting
Best Reporting Award on Starvation – conferred by Manav Adhikar Jan Nigrani Samiti in May 2013 for reporting on starvation deaths.
Lovely Memorable Souvenirs
2012 - Cultural Journalism
Lovely Memorable Souvenirs – given by Hindustan Adbi Culture in 2012 in recognition of cultural journalism.
Hindustan Amulya Yogdan Certificate
2007 - Contribution to Journalism
Hindustan Amulya Yogdan Certificate – presented by Hindustan Times in 2007 for valuable contribution to journalism.
Kashi Ratna Alankaran
2003 - Ground Reporting
Kashi Ratna Alankaran – awarded by Pradeshik Journalist Association in 2003.
Best Journalism Award
1991 - Literary and Creative Journalism
Best Journalism Award – conferred by Sahitya Kala Academy in October 1991 for literary and creative journalism.