 IBN7 partners with Outlook for “IBN7 Diamond States Awards”
Published on September 08, 2008 by indiainteracts teamViewed 1644 times
IBN Network announces “IBN7 Diamond States Awards” a unique initiative in partnership with Outlook for recognizing human and social development efforts by the states of India. These awards shift the focus from the usual parameters of GDP, FDI, exports, infrastructure, etc to human resource development and social development parameters, including
social infrastructure like schools, hospitals, civic amenities, etc.
IBN7 Diamond States Awards help in recognizing the meaningful progress of the states and is assessing the benefits and impact on the common man.
The awards will take place on 22nd September 2008, in Delhi over a Panel discussion with Chief Ministers of Various States conducted by Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, IBN Network and Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7 on the subject “Has power in India shifted from Center to the states”. National Leaders and other several personalities would also be attending the award ceremony. As a build up to the awards IBN7 & and CNN-IBN will telecast multiple on-air specials and stories and factoids on each of the states.
As the independent Knowledge Partner, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) will manage the process, methodology and the data for arriving at the best states for the various categories. The Editorial Board along with the jury consisting of eminent citizens, will oversee the selection process and ratify the findings.
The award categories in IBN7 “Diamond states awards” consist of Healthcare, Education, Employment generation and training, Poverty Reduction, Civic Amenities, Women Empowerment, Citizen Security, Eco-Friendly, Grass Roots Development and E-governance along with Three special Categories - India’s Best Small State ,Best Emerging State and Best State .
In the run up to the awards, Rajdeep Sardesai Editor-in-Chief, IBN Network says, “In a time when India as a country is on an economic overdrive, it is very important for every state to contribute to its potential for the next level of growth. The states need to facilitate inclusive development by exploiting their strengths and it is very pleasing that there are states & bodies which are working in this direction. We are very happy to announce IBN7 Diamond State Awards to encourage state governments and functionaries on various aspects of development for the better future of the country.”
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