Ramnath Goenka Awards 2026: Full Winners List, Highlights, Categories and Significance

Ramnath Goenka Awards 2026 winners list, key highlights, categories, and significance. Check full details of India’s top journalism awards across print, digital, and broadcast media.

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The Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards marked its 20th edition in 2026, celebrating the finest work in Indian journalism across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. Instituted by the Ramnath Goenka Foundation, the awards honour journalists who uphold the core values of truth, courage, and public accountability.

The ceremony was held in New Delhi, where C. P. Radhakrishnan presented awards to outstanding journalists across multiple categories.

Ramnath Goenka Awards 2026: Key Highlights

20th Edition of the prestigious journalism awards
24+ journalists honoured across 18+ categories
Coverage across Print, Digital, and Broadcast media
Strong representation from Hindi and regional journalism
Jury included eminent personalities like B. N. Srikrishna and S. Y. Quraishi

The awards continue the legacy of Ramnath Goenka, known for fearless journalism during critical phases of Indian democracy.

Ramnath Goenka Awards 2026 Winners List

Category	Sub-Category	Winner(s)	Organisation
Language Journalism	Print (Hindi)	Avadhesh Akodia	Dainik Bhaskar
Language Journalism	Broadcast/Digital (Hindi)	Sarvapriya Sangwan	BBC News Hindi
Language Journalism	Print/Digital (Regional)	Muhammad Sabith & Akhil Sivanand	Mathrubhumi
Language Journalism	Broadcast/Digital (Regional)	Fousiya Musthafa	News Malayalam 24×7
Environment, Science & Tech	Print/Digital	Jayashree Nandi & Tannu Jain	Hindustan Times
Environment, Science & Tech	Broadcast/Digital	Rohini Krishnamurthy & Dhruval Parekh	Down To Earth
Social Impact	Uncovering India Invisible (Print)	Vijay Pal Dudi	Dainik Bhaskar
Social Impact	Uncovering India Invisible (Digital)	Basant Kumar	NewsLaundry
Business Journalism	Business & Economic Reporting	Praveen Paramasivam, Munsif Vengattil & Aditya Kalra	Thomson Reuters
Politics & Governance	Print	Deeptiman Tiwary	The Indian Express
Politics & Governance	Broadcast/Digital	Rishika Kashyap	Deccan Herald
Sports Journalism	—	Srikkanth Dhasarathy	DT Next
Investigative Reporting	Print/Digital	Mridulika Jha	Aaj Tak
Investigative Reporting	Broadcast	Sreya Chatterjee	India Today
Feature Writing	—	Vidheesha Kuntamalla	The Indian Express
Civic Journalism	—	Sandip Dighe	The Times of India
Civic Journalism	Broadcast/Digital	Sreya Chatterjee & Arvind Ojha	India Today
Photojournalism	—	Praveen Jain	The Print
Books	Non-Fiction	Aparajith Ramnath	Penguin Random House

Quick Insights

Total coverage: ~18–19 categories
Focus areas: Investigative, governance, environment, civic issues
Strong presence of regional + Hindi journalism
Multi-platform recognition: Print + Digital + Broadcast

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Significance of the Awards

1. Strengthening Democracy- These awards highlight journalism’s role as the fourth pillar of democracy, ensuring transparency and accountability.

2. Encouraging Investigative Reporting- Recognition in categories like investigative journalism promotes deep, evidence-based reporting.

3. Promoting Regional Voices- Awards in regional languages ensure inclusive representation of India’s diversity.

4. Focus on Public Interest- Categories like “Uncovering India Invisible” emphasize stories of marginalized communities.

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