Siwani Mandi/Hisar/Bhiwani/Faridabad, Haryana 26 May 2025: Haryana's famous writer, poet and independent journalist Priyanka Saurabh was honored with 'Social Concern Journalism Narad Samman - 2025' at the state-level journalist honor ceremony organized on the occasion of Devrishi Narad Jayanti. This honor was given by Haryana Government Cabinet Minister Vipul Goyal at the auditorium of Manav Rachna University, Faridabad.
Priyanka Saurabh, a daughter of Arya Nagar village in Hisar and daughter-in-law of Barwa village in Bhiwani, has advocated for social justice, women empowerment, education, environment and democratic values through her writings. Her writing has become a voice for public concerns.
The event was successfully organised by Vishwa Samvad Kendra, Haryana, which has been honouring journalists on the occasion of Devarshi Narad Jayanti for the last 10 years. This year’s programme was organised on 25th May 2025.
Giving information, Shri Rajesh Kumar, Secretary, Vishwa Samvad Kendra, Haryana, said, “Devarshi Narad is considered the role model of Indian journalism. In today’s context, it is important to honour such journalists who fearlessly bring out the truths of society. Priyanka Saurabh’s writing carries this ideology forward.”
Accepting the award, Priyanka Saurabh said, "This award is not for my pen, but for the voices that are often ignored by society. I am trying to bring their rights and reality to the fore through my writing."