Govindlal Vora

Govindlal Vora
Born	(1932-03-12)12 March 1932 Nagaur, Rajasthan
Died	13 May 2018(2018-05-13) (aged 86) New Delhi, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	M.A. (Political Science), Sagar University
Occupation(s)	Journalist, editor
Spouse	Prakash Vora
Children	Vandana Vyas, Ranjana Vyas, Girish Vora, Vibha Vyas, Rajeev Vora
Parent(s)	Mohanlal Vora, Ambadevi Vora
Relatives	Motilal Vora (brother), Arun Vora (Nephew)

Govindlal Vora (12 March 1932 – 13 May 2018) was an Indian journalist, known for his contribution to Fearless journalism, literature, education and works in various social causes. He was founder editor of Hindi daily Amrit Sandesh. He also headed various trust and societies, in different fields of social welfare. He was active in journalism for 60 years in India.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Govindlal Vora was born on 12 March 1932 in Nimbi Jodha of Nagaur District, Rajasthan, to Mohanlalji Vora and Ambadevi Vora. He did his bachelor's degree in arts in 1954 and received a master's degree in political sciences in 1956 from Sagar University, Madhya Pradesh.

Journalism and career

Govindlal Vora in his college days started as a freelance journalist and columnist in various national daily and later worked with Hindustan Times, Nav Bharat Times, The Statesman, Illustrated Weekly, Telegraph and Jai Hind. At an age of 24, as a journalist he attended the Geneva summit in the cold war era, 18 July 1955 in Geneva, Switzerland. He was well travelled and attended various conferences and summits in different countries, did war reporting (annexation of Goa 1961), India China (Sino India War 1962). In 1959, he was appointed as the editor of undivided Madhya Pradesh. At an early age he became chief editor of Deccan Chronicle. In October 1984, he established his own media company. He was Managing Director and Founder chief editor of Hindi daily Amrit Sandesh.[4][5] His last foreign travel was with Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh where he accompanied him for his visit to G20 summit held at Pittsburg, California, USA.[6][7] Govindlal Vora also served as:

• Managing director of Pragati Press Pvt Ltd.[8]
• Vice President of Indian Language Newspapers Association[9]
• Managing director of Pragati Prakashan Pvt Ltd[10]
• Chairman of Pragati College of Engineering and Management, Raipur
• Chairman of Pragati College, Raipur[11]

Controversies

During 18 months Period of "the emergency" (26 June 1975 - January 1977) Vora was in major conflict with the then information broadcasting minister Vidya Charan Shukla.

Politics

Vora was well-versed with National International politics and politicians across the globe. His first hand International exposure at an early age kept him well-connected to politicians in India & abroad. But he strictly restricted himself to journalism.

Death

Govindlal Vora passed away on 13 May 2018 in Fortis Hospital New Delhi.

Personal life and family

Govindlal Vora is survived by his wife Prakash Vora, who herself is a writer and Sanskrit Visharad, two sons and three daughters.[12] His elder brother Motilal Vora is Indian Politician and ex-chief minister of Madhya Pradesh.[13][14][15] His son Rajeev Vora is Secretary of Pragati College of Engineering and Management.[16] His nephew Arun Vora is MLA from Durg (CG).[17]

References

1. "वरिष्ठ पत्रकार गोविंदलाल वोरा का निधन, सीएम ने दी श्रद्धांजलि". News18 India (in Hindi). 1 January 1970. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
2. "वरिष्ठ संपादक गोविंद लाल वोरा का दिल्ली में निधन, आज रायपुर में अंत्येष्टि". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 14 May 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
3. Pioneer, The. "CM, scribes condole Govindlal Vora's death". The Pioneer. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
4. "Govindlal Vora". Online Chattisgarah. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
5. "GOVIND LAL VORA, CHAIRMAN". jlnehruculturaltrust.in. n.d. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
6. "Prime Minister s visit to the US for the G 20 Meet. , 2009" (PDF). n.d.
7. "वरिष्ठ पत्रकार को दी श्रद्घांजलि". Nai Dunia (in Hindi). 15 May 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
8. "Pragati Press PVT LTD Information – Pragati Press PVT LTD Company Profile, Pragati Press PVT LTD News on The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 8 May 2019. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
9. "Executive Commitee [sic]: Present Executive Committee Members of ILNA". ilnaindia.org. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
10. "Pragati Prakashan PVT LTD Information - Pragati Prakashan PVT LTD Company Profile, Pragati Prakashan PVT LTD News on The Economic Times". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 8 May 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
11. "Pragati College - Commerce | Computers | Communication | Education". www.pragaticollege.com. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
12. "Veteran Chhattisgarh journalist Govind Lal Vora dies". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
13. "Biographical Sketch of Member of 12th Lok Sabha". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
14. "Official Website of Governor's Secretariat, Raj Bhavan Lucknow Uttar Pradesh, India. / Shri Motilal Vora". upgovernor.gov.in. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
15. "Veteran Chhattisgarh journalist Govind Lal Vora dies". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
16. "Pragati College". www.pragaticollege.com. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
17. "Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha". www.cgvidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 19 December 2020.