Criteria

The criteria for awards in Print & Broadcast journalism are significance of a news story, resourcefulness & courage in gathering information, & skill in relating the story apart from:

1. Degree of difficulty/ logistical challenges experienced
2. Comprehensiveness of the report
3. Resources available and means used for gathering information.

Journalists working for any Indian newspapers/ magazines/ TV channels (published/telecast in the country) are eligible to apply. Indian language papers should send in their stories along with translations in English. All foreign correspondents can also apply. If the story is in a language other than English the translations should be sent along with the stories.