Two correspondents of The Times of India have been recognized for highlighting gender inequities.
The Laadli Award, instituted by NGO Population First, for promoting gender sensitivity, has gone to special correspondent Himanshi Dhawan and principal correspondent Sukhbir Siwach.
Dhawan received the award for her report highlighting single women being left out from government’s flagship scheme, NREGS.
Siwach received a special award for consistently reporting on khaps and their gender bias, while factoring in policy and societal realities.