The inaugural winners of the Will of Steel Awards – Jethmalani Prize for Journalism have been announced.
The first category, "Journalism in Service to Humanity," celebrates exceptional contributions that promote democracy, good governance, and unity among all citizens. The winner, Aditya Raj Kaul, Executive Editor of TV9 Network, received a Gold Medal and an Award Purse of Rs 14,00,000.
The second category, "Legal Journalism," recognises effective mass media dissemination of accurate legal information in the public interest. The winner in this category was Bar and Bench, received a Copper Medal and an Award Purse of Rs 1,11,000.
The third category, "Empowerment," lauds initiatives that effectively promote gender empowerment and upliftment of tribal and marginalised groups. The winner, Hina Rohtaki, Special Correspondent at The Indian Express, received a Copper Medal and an Award Purse of Rs 1,11,000.
The awards were presented by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of Law and Justice of India, Mahesh Jethmalani, Rajya Sabha MP, and Kartikeya Sharma, Member of Rajya Sabha. The diverse categories highlight the various areas in which journalists contribute towards the betterment of society, making a profound impact on our nation's progress and the welfare of its citizens.