Sarvapriya Sangwan is a prominent Indian journalist known for her impactful Hindi reporting. This blog post delves into her personal life, career achievements, and notable awards.

Wiki/Biography

Born on December 16th (year undisclosed) in Rohtak, Haryana, Sarvapriya Sangwan’s early education was at Jyoti Prakash Public School. Her academic journey saw a shift from mathematics to biology in high school, leading to a successful medical entrance exam and a BDS degree from Government Dental College and Hospital, Rohtak. She later pursued a Master’s in Journalism from Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Alongside her journalistic pursuits, she maintains a keen interest in law and expresses herself creatively through poetry, frequently participating in Kavi Sammelans.

Family & Caste

Sarvapriya comes from a Jat family. Her father, also a journalist (name unlisted), and her mother, Rajbala Sangwan (a warden at MDU’s Yamuna Hostel), have significantly influenced her life.

Career

Following her dentistry career, her father encouraged her to pursue journalism. She completed a Diploma in Journalism at NDTV Media Institute, New Delhi, and subsequently joined Ravish Kumar’s team. Her work with Ravish Kumar, particularly her extensive coverage of the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections, brought her significant recognition.

From September 2011 to August 2017, she worked as an anchor at NDTV. In September 2017, she transitioned to the BBC World Service as a Broadcast Journalist.

Her career highlights include:

• Extensive coverage of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections alongside Ravish Kumar
• Work as an anchor at NDTV
• Current role as a Broadcast Journalist at BBC World Service

Awards

Sarvapriya Sangwan has received several prestigious awards for her journalistic contributions:

• May 2019: Red Ink Award (Jury Appreciation) by Mumbai Press Club
• August 2019: Best News Article (Silver) by AFAQS Digipub World for her Jadugoda Uranium radiation story.
• January 2020: Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award (Environment/Science category)

Facts

Here are some interesting facts about Sarvapriya Sangwan:

• Nickname: Ranu
• Profession: Journalist and Dentist
• Inspiration: Her father
• Favorite Hindi journalist: Ravish Kumar
• Passion: Poetry and Kavi Sammelans
• Dietary Preference: Vegetarian
• Religious Views: Non-religious
• Musical Preferences: Jagjit Singh and Papon
• Favorite Song: “Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho” by Jagjit Singh
• Appearance: Trailer launch of Divya Prakash Dubey’s book, “Musafir Cafe”

Awards Summary

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