Mangalore, Sep 14, 2013: Naina JA, Correspondent of Deccan Herald, Mangalore, has been chosen for the prestigious ‘Sarojini Naidu National Award-2013.’Her special report on Women and Panchayati Raj entitled ‘ Trash to Treasure, Kadaba GP shows the way’, had appeared in Deccan Herald dated June 9, 2013.
The Award given by the Hunger Project carries a cash prize of Rs 2 lakhs and a citation. The Award presentation ceremony will be held at India International Centre, Annexe, New Delhi on October 1.
Naina is a gold medalist in Master of Mass Communication and Journalism of Mangalore University in 2004. She has also served as an editorial staff of Mangalore Today magazine for some time.
Mangalore Today congratulates Naina JA on her achievement.