By Chander Sardana
Veteran journalist Jagdish Upasane has recently taken over as Vice-Chancellor, Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication at Bhopal.
Widely respected for his responsive and responsible writings, Shri Upasane has spent over four decades in print journalism. He is known for his innovation and enterprising spirit. His talent has been recognised by several organisations. M.P. Government bestowed on him the prestigious Ganesh Shankar Vidyarathi Award. Madhavrav Sapre Sanghralaya honoured him with Madhavrav Sapre Samman.
A man of foresight and farsight, Shri Upasane has set an agenda for himself as the Vice-Chancellor. His priorities include recognition and encouragement to innovation among teaching and support staff, value-based education, job-oriented courses, close interface with Media and Media-related organisations, overall personality development of its students, and the emergence of the University among the top universities not only nationally but globally and competence building of all its stakeholders.
Shri Upasane started his career in journalism in 1974 with Yugdharma, Jabalpur. Thereafter, he moved over to Hindusthan Samachar news agency where he earned a name for himself and the agency for his writings. He was among the first to join Jansatta launched in 1983 in the team ably chosen by the eminent journalist, Shri Prabhash Joshi. He did extremely well through his investigative, exclusive and special news stories and features.
His contribution to the build-up of Hindi edition of India Today as a top-class magazine is widely acclaimed. He joined the magazine as Chief Sub-Editor in its early stage. He led the editorial team to launch four regional editions of India Today besides building up a strong network of good writers from among promising students. His qualities of leadership are well known.
Shri Upasane's stance and style of writing has been unique and marked by authenticity and apt presentation for Hindi edition of India Today. Thereafter he took responsibility as Group Editor of Panchjanya and Organiser magazines.
Born on 23rd November 1953 at Raipur, Shri Upasane had an excellent academic record. He won a Gold Medal in Law. He also did his M.Com and Degree in Journalism. A soft-spoken and an attentive listener, he inspires trust and confidence among all those who come in contact with him.
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Shri Upasane can be reached at the following email address
upasanejd@gmail.com
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Shri Sardana is Director of the National Executive of Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), based in Bhopal. His email address is: casardana@gmail.com
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