Uma Sudhir

Uma Sudhir

Uma Sudhir, Executive Editor at NDTV, stands as a pillar of integrity and fearlessness in Indian journalism. With a focus on politics, extremism, human trafficking, and development issues concerning women, children, and rural communities, her impactful work has earned multiple prestigious honors. She received the Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Woman Journalist (2017) and the Ramnath Goenka Award for uncovering hidden issues in India, notably with her reports on human trafficking. Her series “Baby India” on the challenges facing the girl child won her the IPI Award, presented by former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Recognized five times with the UNFPA Laadli Award, she has also been honored by the Telangana government for her work in development journalism. Acknowledged by FICCI and PRSI for her commitment to values and journalistic excellence, Uma’s work consistently exemplifies the impact of values, integrity, consistency and dedication in journalism, powered by kindness and positivity.