The Mooknayak founder Meena Kotwal received 2 appreciation citations.

In a major boost to The Mooknayak and the reportage devoted to women and marginalized sections of the society, Meena Kotwal, founder and Editor of The Mooknayak bagged the Laadli Media appreciation citations in the categories of "Jury Appreciation Citation" for the story titled 'HATHRAS PEEDITA KO GAYE AAJ EK SAAL HO GAYE, DARR KE SAYE MEIN JEE RAHA HAI PARIVAR…!' ( Hathras case marks one year, the family living in the shadow of fear) and 'DELTA MEGHAVAAL MAMALE MEIN DOSHIYON KO SAZA…'( The culprits in the Delta Meghwal case convicted).

"We appreciate your efforts to promote good journalism by publishing insightful, thought-provoking, and sensitive articles in your publication. We look forward to your continued support to make our society more equitable through such stories." Read the mail.

The Award was given in the 2022 edition of the Laadli Media Awards for Gender Sensitivity, instituted by Population First. The ceremony took place in Hyderabad on 2 November.

About Meena Kotwal

Having pursued PG Diploma in Journalism from IIMC, Meena has done groundbreaking stories devoted to the marginalized sections of society. She has worked with esteemed news organizations such as BBC and National Dastak. Kotwal has also contributed articles to The Wire and The Print; before setting up The Mooknayak in January 2021.