Dr. Mangalam Swaminathan National Award for Excellence in Art and Culture Goes to Mubarak Nissa

Dr. Mangalam Swaminathan Foundation has announced ten prestigious national awards in various fields including excellence in journalism, science reporting, art and culture, medical malpractice investigation, and social service for the years 2020 and 2021. The winners will receive a cash award of Rs. 1 lakh, citation, and memento at the annual national excellence award ceremony.

Art creator and alumnus of University of Academic Art, San Francisco, Mubarak Nisaa bagged Dr. Mangalam Swaminathan National Award under Art and Culture category for her excellent and world-renowned academic attainments and acclaimed paintings which attracted world appreciation. Mubarak Nissa, daughter of Anwer MP and NaseemaAnwer, is a native of Dharmadom, Kannur Dist. in Kerala, and currently settled in Dubai. Recently the Govt. of UAE has awarded Mubarak Nissa with the Golden Visa membership for her exemplary contribution in art creations and insights.

The list of other winners is as follows: • The Award for Excellence in Journalism 2020 - R.K Sinha, Chairman, Hindustan Samachar for his passion in writing, investigation, and messianic spirit pursuing journalism for a lifetime.

• The Award for Excellence in Science Reporting 2020 is being conferred on Varughese Thomas, Assistant Editor, Malayala Manorama for his dedicated, consistent, and brilliant reporting of science, scientific discoveries, and personalities.

• The Award for Excellence in Medical Malpractice Investigation 2020 is being conferred on Ms. Pushpa Girimaji for her exceptionally brilliant reportage on medical malpractices, exposing consumer grievances and lifetime achievements as a passionate investigator for consumer empowerment.

• The Award of DattopantThengadi Seva Samman in the field of Social Service-2020 is being conferred on Aji Krishnan, HRDS India, for his pioneering work in the Adivasi areas and building thousands of houses for the homeless in remote rural areas across the country.

• The Dr. Mangalam Swaminathan National Award for Excellence in Journalism for 2021 is being conferred on Shriram C. Joshi, Associate Editor, Pudhari Daily for his reporting skills, prolific writing, and commitment to truth.

• The Award for Excellence in Science Reporting-2021 is being conferred on Shalabh Upadhyay, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, NEWJ for excellence in promoting science, technology, culture, and national interest through the new age of Social Media.

• The Award for Excellence in Art and Culture-2021 is being conferred on Ganesh P R, Web Consultant with Organizer Weekly for popularizing Indian art and culture and for his exceptional achievements as a poet, writer, and social activist.

• The Award in Medical Malpractice Investigation-2021 is being conferred on Advocate ApoorvKurup for his legal fights to protect social justice and individual safety.

• The DattopantThengadi Seva Samman Award is being conferred on Suresh Jain of the Bharat Vikas Parishad for their commitment to social service and commendable help to humanity during floods, cyclones, and COVID-19.

The annual National Excellence Award ceremony will be held at 1630 hours on November 29 at NDMC Main Auditorium at Sansad Marg in New Delhi.

Image: Ms. Mubarak Nissa, Art Creator 

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