(2011) given by Rt. Hon. Lord Phillips (President of the Supreme Court of the UK) for work in the field of legal education in India's rural areas Giant International Journalism Award (2016) for best contribution in the field of Journalism in Maharashtra, India The Best Produced Newspapar for the Best Printing Technology Award by the hand of President of India Shri Giani Zali Singh awarded in 1983. Nemichand Shrishrimal Foundation Award for the excellence in the field of Journalism in 1996 Journalism award 1997 for the best contribution in the field of Journalism in Maharashtra State Maharashtra Kala Niketan 7th Maharashtra Cine Natya Paritoshik 2003 Outstanding Youth Person, 1987, by Indian National Jaycees, Chapter-Yavatmal Cotton City Jaycees Ten Outstanding Businessmen, Industrialists & Professionals Award, 2001 Brijlal Biyani Award for Journalism, 2006 Yavatmal Bhushan Award 2007, by Yavatmal Rotary Club Late S.M. Garge Journalism Award for 2007 Mahakaruna Award in recognition of contribution to maintaining love & social harmony in society. The award was given the hands of Bhikkhu Sanghasena ji, founder President & Spiritual Director of Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh (Ladakh) Global Peace Award for outstanding leadership and service to the country and humanity during the International Sufi Rang Mahotsav 2022 organised by Chishty Foundation at Ajmer (Rajasthan) 'Global Achiever' (Best Politician) award at the World Summit for Global Achievers 2022 ceremony organised at Satyagrah Hall in Raj Ghat, New Delhi, References External links Profile on Rajya Sabha website Indian National Congress politicians from Maharashtra Living people 1950 births Rajya Sabha members from Maharashtra Darda family