G. Prabhakaran-OISCA award presented to M. Suchitra
Journalist M. Suchitra was awarded the G. Prabhakaran-OISCA Environment Excellence Award for her contributions to environmental and social justice journalism. The ceremony honored the legacy of the late journalist G. Prabhakaran.
Why it matters
The award recognizes the importance of investigative journalism in the fields of environmental conservation and social justice.
Journalist-activist M. Suchitra was presented the G. Prabhakaran-OISCA Environment Excellence Award for her contribution to environmental and social justice journalism at a function held here on Wednesday (October 7, 2026).
Former District Collector K.V. Mohankumar presented the award at a function, which marked the third commemoration of G. Prabhakaran, former correspondent of The Hindu in Palakkad. Mr. Prabhakaran died in a road accident here on October 7, 2023.
The award was instituted by Prabhakaran’s family in association with the Palakkad chapter of OISCA International. It carries a certificate, trophy and a cash prize of ₹30,000.
A. Prabhakaran, MLA, was the chief guest. He praised Prabhakaran and Ms. Suchitra for their contributions towards environmental conservation.
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