About the Journalism Awards
Over the past two decades, Indian media, largely influenced by corporate interests, has transitioned into a tool serving the ruling class and corporate entities, resembling a form of modern-day servitude. Instead of addressing critical issues such as poverty, food security, healthcare, employment, and social welfare, it has often prioritized sensationalism and fanatic religious narratives.
With the rise of digital and social media, the landscape has transformed significantly. These platforms have become potent instruments for disseminating information, whether serving the masses or catering to the elite. However, there's a clear imbalance in power and control, with certain segments of society monopolizing the means and channels of communication.
Globally, subaltern media has played a pivotal role in shaping political and social movements. In India, despite facing resource constraints, individuals from suppressed classes have been instrumental in driving significant changes across various spheres of life.
The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Subaltern International Journalism Award aims to honor the efforts of journalists, writers, and columnists who are dedicated to fostering socio Political, Socio Economical awareness.
These individuals play a crucial role in guiding society towards the eradication of superstitions, devising innovative strategies to ensure food security, and advocating for the preservation of human right, rights of women and children and Penning down the Plight of the downtrodden , ignored ,socially isolated class of the society Additionally, they contribute to educational reforms aimed at creating a more equitable and just society.