CHANDIGARH, 29.09.25-GGDSD proudly announces that Dr. Priya Chadha, Head, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, has been awarded the prestigious Chanakya Award for ’Excellence in Mass Communication’ on Friday, September 26th, 2025 . The 16th Series of the Chanakya Award Ceremony was marked by the presence of the Governor of Goa, Shri Pusapati Ashoke Ganapathi Raju, and Union Minister of State for Power and Renewable Energy, Shri Shripad Naik, during the morning session. The evening session was graced by the Honorable Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant.The award was given by notable figures Prof. Mathew Hillerd, Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Switzerland; Shri Pramod Shelly, Film producer, Director & Actor; MB Jayaram, Chairman Emeritus, Geeta Shankar, National President PRCI and other dignitaries at the 19th Global Conclave, organized by the Public Relations Council of India, at Panjim, Goa.

This recognition honors her significant contributions to the field of mass communication among various nominations received all across India and abroad.

College Principal Dr Ajay Sharma congratulated Dr Chadha on receiving the esteemed Chanakya Award . Dr Priya Chadha expressed her sincere thanks to the Principal Dr Sharma for his unwavering support and to the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) for bestowing the prestigious honor.