A Catholic nun from southern India has won this year’s award for best reportage on Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe.
The Indian Catholic Press Association (ICPA) that gives the annual award says it chose Sister Robancy A. Helen for authentically and consistently being the voice of people’s rights, especially the poor Dalits who are susceptible to exploitation and injustice.

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