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= Dr. Rajeev Pathria = Dr. Rajeev Pathria was born on (18, December 1978) and is a Senior Journalist based at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. He is an excellent command of Hindi/English Languages coupled with strong editing and research abilities. Sir has his Leadership roles with Punjab Kesari, Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala within print/digital media and assignment based roles in Star News, Mumbai and DD News, Shimla within electronic media, and now Sir is presently working with HT Media Hindi Newspaper Hindustan and Digital Live Hindustan



EARLY LIFE
Technically and professionally competent professional, contributing over 29 years, of extensive multi-functional experience and rich exposure as an Editor, State Bureau Chief, Special Correspondent. Registered his name in the industry as a remarkable personality; started his journey from grassroots" level and worked as a rural background journalist and learned most of things during his career tenure.

EDUCATION

 * Phd. in Journalism

CAREER HISTORY
Highly regarded in the industry for capabilities in management of Reporting Network, Edition/ Bureau Setup, News Planning, Page Layout and Matter Planning, News Visual Planning, News value addition, circulation, marketing planning and production.


 * Excellent command of the Hindi/English languages coupled with strong editing and research abilities using a wide range of sources gained through professional exposure.
 * Keen sense of the print and digital media, matured outlook on coverage, analysis with an intuitive talent for connecting with the target audience. Proven track record in journalism and editing coupled with strong news sense, sound judgment and excellent attention to detail.
 * Established professional credibility as a reporter while reporting during elections assembly as well as Parliament coverage during disasters, accidents, Natural calamities, Environmental, social and economic issues Invaluable experience in interfacing with multicultural people, places, events, languages, and varied culture and customs due to frequent travelling all over the country.
 * Earned rich exposure to observe everything that was happening around him, and file it away for future reference and use.
 * Successful in making good contacts and nurturing relations with Top Politicians, Bureaucrats and Senior Civil servants of different Govt. departments.
 * Significantly coordinated with the prospective clients and played an important role in establishing the PR wing, coupled with developing relations with Corporate thereby ensuring long lasting business relations with them. Covered President of India visits, Prime Minister Visits, Central Minister Visits, other VVIPs, Political and non Political personalities.
 * Launched Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala and Divya Himachal  Leadership role of Dainik Bhaskar, Amar Ujala and Punjab Kesari Layout and Editorial Planning Committee.
 * Project Head of Punjab Kesari Group Shimla and Successfully launch this project.
 * Edited and Printed Panch Parmeshwar, a National News Letter on Self Governance issues in India
 * Edited and Published Makhir, a Technical Journal on a regional issue of Honey Bee Network, Ahmedabad  Published stories and Features in National Literary magazines: Kathan, Kathabimb, Maya, Punjab Kesari, Himprasth, Rasrang Sunday Magazine of Dainik Bhaskar and Giriraj.
 * Member of National Council for Indian Federation of Working Journalist (I.F.W.J.)  Member of Press Gallery Committee H.P.State Legislative Assembly.
 * Chairman H.P.Media Persons Housing Co-op. Society Ltd. Shimla.
 * Secretary General, State Press Club Of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla.
 * State President, Media Federation of India H.P.Chapter.

ACHIEVEMENTS

 * Bestowed with the award of Himachal Government Development Journalism 2000 by Hon’ble Chief Minister Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal
 * Awarded with National Innovative Foundation GOI Scouting Prize by Hon’ble President of India Sh. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to scout grassroots Innovators from Himachal Pradesh
 * Received Himachal Kesari Newspaper for Best Young Journalist-1996 by His Holiness Dalai Lama.
 * Rewarded with Machender Nath Trust for Development Journalism - 1997 by Acharya Giriraj Kishore, Vice President, Vishwa Hindu Parishad
 * Awarded with Nehru Yuva Kendra for Development Journalism - 2005
 * Got Shri Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Journalism Fellowship
 * Awarded with Media Federation of India for Best Journalist - 2014.
 * Awarded Election Commission of India for State Award for Best Electoral Practices-2015 from Media Category.
 * Awarded With Thakur Ved Ram Jayanti National Award in Print Media-2016.
 * Awarded with Focus Himachal State Award in Print Media - 2018.