News18 India has announced the second edition of its 'Amrit Ratna’. Scheduled for October 10, 2023, this year’s edition will be a tribute to individuals who have raised India’s standing globally through their passion, exceptional talent and path-breaking achievements.
The recipients of the Amrit Ratna 2023 will be selected by distinguished jury comprising of Justice Ranjan Gogoi – Former Chief Justice of India and Rajya Sabha Member. General Ved Prakash Malik – Former Chief of Army Staff and decorated military leader, Sonal Mansingh – Classical dancer and Rajya Sabha Member, honoured with Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, P.T. Usha – Former athlete and Rajya Sabha Member, celebrated for her outstanding achievements in sports, Dr. Ashok Seth – Eminent cardiologist and recipient of numerous prestigious awards.
News18 India stated that these individuals will carefully evaluate the nominees for the Amrit Ratna, ensuring that the recipients truly represent what the honour stands for – outstanding contributions that have left a lasting impact and contributed to building the India story.
Karan Abhishek Singh, CEO of Hindi News, News18 Network, said, “As India’s No. 1 Hindi News channel, we feel proud to celebrate individuals who through their achievements have contributed immensely to enhancing India’s standing and stature globally. We believe that initiatives such as these by a leading news channel such as ours go a long way in building the India story.”
Kishore Ajwani, Managing Editor, News18 India, said, “As a team we are particularly passionate about Amrit Ratna. We strongly believe that promoting the achievements of India and Indians is a part of our remit as India’s No. 1 Hindi News channel. We are very excited about our stellar line-up in 2023 and are confident that it will serve as a tremendous inspiration for our viewers.”