Nazni Rizvi Among C. Subramaniam Awardees
Nazni Rizvi, Chief Reporter at Khabar Lahariya and member of the Network of Women in Media, India, is among 15 recipients of the 2025-26 C. Subramaniam Awards. She has been recognised for her extensive reporting on social justice issues affecting marginalised communities, working across Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states, focusing on women’s rights, gender-based violence, minority communities and the lives of transgender persons.
The citation noted, “Her reporting prioritises ground-level realities and voices that are often absent from mainstream media…Nazni has produced field-based stories that challenge social taboos, superstition and systemic discrimination, using accessible language to foster public dialogue. Her work has addressed issues such as domestic violence, child marriage, reproductive rights and discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ communities, contributing to wider awareness and administrative engagement. Nazni’s approach is rooted in long-term trust with communities, ethical reporting practices and safeguarding the dignity and safety of sources. As a single woman navigating social and professional barriers, she has remained committed to amplifying marginalised voices with integrity. Her journalism reflects constitutional values, equality and inclusion, and underscores the role of community-centred reporting in strengthening democratic accountability.”
The C. Subramaniam Awards is administered by the National Foundation for India (NFI) and honours mid-career community leaders and voluntary sector workers who have dedicated over a decade to grassroots change.
Khabar Lahariya’s Chief Reporter Nazni Rizvi has been recognised as a C. Subramaniam Awardee (2025–26) for her long-standing work on women’s rights, marginalised communities, and community-centred journalism in Uttar Pradesh.
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Congratulations, Nazni!
