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In whose memory is the Darpan Award given to a journalist who has made remarkable achievements in the field of journalism?

In whose memory is the Darpan Award given to a journalist who has made remarkable achievements in the field of journalism? Correct Answer Balshastri Jambhekar

The correct answer is Balshastri Jambhekar.

Key Points

  • Balshastri Jambhekar (6 January 1812 – 18 May 1846) is also known as the Father of Marathi journalism for his efforts in starting journalism in the Marathi language with the first newspaper in the language named 'Darpan' in the early days of British Rule in India.
  • Balshastri Jambhekar had grasped correctly the importance and power of the print media.
  • The newspaper Darpan was born out of this patriotism and social awareness.
  • He founded Darpan as the first Marathi newspaper. 
  • This turned out to be the beginning of Marathi journalism. 

Additional Information

  • Senior journalist Gurubal Mali to be conferred with State-level Darpan Award.
  • Mr Mali is associated with the Kolapur edition of Maharashtra Times.

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