Navi Mumbai News: AIMJC Launches 'Loknete Ramsheth Thakur Social-Educational Service Honor' To Recognise Exceptional Contributions

Navi Mumbai News: AIMJC Launches 'Loknete Ramsheth Thakur Social-Educational Service Honor' To Recognise Exceptional Contributions

The award, funded through a Rs 25 lakh endowment by former MP Ramsheth Thakur, will carry a cash prize of Rs 51,111, along with a certificate, memento, shawl, and fruit offerings. The first awards ceremony is scheduled for February 2026.

Sameera Kapoor MunshiUpdated: Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:17 PM IST
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The All India Marathi Journalists’ Conference (AIMJC) has announced a new initiative to honor individuals making significant contributions in social and educational fields. Starting this year, the “Loknete Ramsheth Thakur Social-Educational Service Honor” award will recognize exceptional work beyond journalism.

Award Details and Funding
The award, funded through a Rs 25 lakh endowment by former MP Ramsheth Thakur, will carry a cash prize of Rs 51,111, along with a certificate, memento, shawl, and fruit offerings. The first awards ceremony is scheduled for February 2026.

Traditional Journalism Awards
Traditionally, AIMJC honors ten journalists annually through various awards, including the “Acharya Balshastri Jambhekar Life Honor Award” for senior journalists, which carries a cash prize of Rs 25,000 along with a certificate and memento.

Selection and Prestige
A selection committee will choose the recipient of the new award, which is expected to hold the same prestige as the journalism awards.

Discussion with Ramsheth Thakur
In a recent meeting in Panvel, AIMJC representatives S.M. Deshmukh, Milind Astivkar, and Panvel Taluka Press Club president Prashant Shedge discussed the award with Thakur.

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