iTV Network Inaugurates Mumbai Edition of The Sunday Guardian

iTV Network presented the Friends Of Mumbai Inaugural Awards at iTV News Centre, INS Towers, Wing B at BKC, Mumbai. Shri Eknath Shinde, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, graced the event as the Chief Guest. The Chief Minister was accorded a warm welcome by Shri Kartikeya Sharma, Rajya Sabha MP & Founder of iTV Network.

Chief Minister Shinde inaugurated the iTV Network's Mumbai News Centre, and launched the Mumbai Edition of The Sunday Guardian. Honouring the spirit of Mumbai, Shri Eknath Shinde also facilitated more than 30 trailblazers for their crucial contribution to enriching the cosmopolitan culture of Mumbai.

Speaking at the event Chief Minister Shinde praised the initiative and said, “The Friends of Mumbai Award appreciates people who serve Mumbai across different spheres of life. Those who believe that it is their responsibility to serve the city, and the state that they reside in, are being recognised and honoured.”

Shri Eknath Shinde further hailed the iTV Network’s endeavour to open a Media School that will train 800 young journalists. He emphasised, “Mumbai is an international city and an economic hub, and this is a great initiative as it will generate employment opportunities.”

Among those who were recognised for their exemplary contribution were Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mumbai Festival Advisory Committee, Hemant Oberoi, Founder & CEO of OB Hospitality, Anu Malik, Music Composer & Singer, Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO of Indian Hotels Company Ltd, and Sabbas Joseph, Founding Director of Wizcraft Group.

From Dabbawalas and Doctors, to Lawyers and Chefs, this event was a tribute to the 'Mumbaikar' that transforms the lives of fellow city residents. From the grassroot worker to the who's who, several riveting sessions were held over the course of the day, from 11 am to 3 pm. Keynote addresses and panel discussions hosted voices from all walks of life.

The iTV Network owns & operates 9 news channels & 5 newspapers in India employing more than 1,200 journalists across 17 major bureaus. With 42 online verticals, the network has a monthly reach of 250 million, with 40 million social media followers. Its flagship channels include NewsX & India News.