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Biography

Uzmi is an award-winning journalist with over a decade of experience reporting for India’s leading news agency, the Press Trust of India. She excels in breaking news, investigative reporting, and crafting compelling multimedia stories. With proven expertise in covering India’s social and developmental issues alongside health, politics, policy, and environmental beats, Uzmi has a remarkable track record of delivering impactful narratives that shape policy and engage diverse audiences. Her work has earned her numerous accolades, including the Cushrow Irani Prize for Environmental Reporting (2024), the International Prize of Ulrich Wickert Award for Children’s Rights (2024) by Plan International, and the Ricardo Ortega Memorial Prize - Bronze Medal (2021) from the United Nations Correspondents Association, celebrating her exceptional contributions to environmental and rights-based journalism. Uzmi has participated in prestigious fellowships such as the Oxford Climate Journalism Network Fellowship (2024), the Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship for COP28 (2023) by Earth Journalism Network, and the India Climate Journalism Program (2023) by the Associated Press and the Stanley Center for Peace and Security. These opportunities have equipped her with global expertise in addressing critical contemporary issues across South Asia.. Her stories have been widely featured in prominent global publications, including Associated Press, Reuters, The Washington Post, and The Independent. A self-starter, Uzmi has made a significant impact in developmental journalism by spotlighting under-reported stories. Her reporting has driven legislative changes, policy reforms, and even Supreme Court interventions, underlining her influence and commitment to meaningful journalism.

Content

Total articles 1663

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  Govt-funded study proposes incentive-based plan to tackle Ganga's 'ghost gear' crisis

  By Uzmi Athar Verified

  Apr. 19, 2025

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  Om Birla to lead Indian delegation at inter-parliamentary union assembly in Tashkent

  By Uzmi Athar Verified

  Apr. 04, 2025

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  India's shift from institutional to family-based childcare gaining force despite challenges

  By Uzmi Athar Verified

  Mar. 09, 2025

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Company Info

Press Trust of India

The Press Trust of India (PTI) is India's leading news agency, founded in 1947 as a cooperative by Indian newspapers to provide independent news coverage. Headquartered in Mumbai, PTI operates as a non-profit organization, supported by various media houses that subscribe to its services. The agency employs over 600 journalists and 800 staff members, ensuring comprehensive news coverage across the country. PTI offers a variety of services, including news distribution to newspapers, TV channels, and digital platforms, covering diverse topics such as politics, business, sports, and international affairs. The agency has expanded its multilingual services to include Hindi and other languages since the 1980s. Additionally, PTI provides visual content, including wirephoto and video services, adapting to the evolving media landscape. Its cooperative ownership structure promotes editorial independence, allowing PTI to maintain credibility and serve a wide range of media outlets throughout India.