Vice President Hamid Ansari confers Pt. Haridutt Sharma Award to Anurradha Prasad

Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari conferred the Pt. Haridutt Sharma Award to senior journalist Anurradha Prasad in New Delhi.
She was bestowed with this award for her contribution in the field of Journalism, Writing and Social Services.
Presently, Anurradha Prasad is the editor-in-chief of News-24 Channel and is Managing Director of the entertainment company BAG Films & Media ltd. She is wife of former Minister of State (MoS) for Parliamentary Affairs Rajeev Shukla.

About Pt. Haridutt Sharma Award

• It is an annual award given by Pt. Haridutt Sharma Memorial Trust.
• Named after Pt. Haridutt Sharma, a renowned journalist and eminent writer.
• It is bestowed on person for their recognition in the field of journalism, writing and social services.
• The award carries cash prize of 51,000 rupees, citation, trophy, shawl and souvenir.

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