A highly respected figure in the media and PR fraternity, Shri Rao is widely recognized for his helpful nature and supportive approach toward journalists and corporate communication professionals alike. He began his career with the Indian Express group in Hyderabad, building a strong foundational expertise that would later define his professional journey in the national capital. For over a decade, he masterfully managed PFC’s media relations, press releases, and public affairs, earning a distinguished and special place within the industry.

Shri Rao’s immense contributions have also earned him stellar national recognition. He was inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) and has served as the Chairman of the Public Relations Society (PRSI), Delhi Chapter, where he actively guided and mentored the PR community. As he steps into a new chapter of retirement, the entire PFC family expressed deep gratitude for his lasting legacy, wishing him a future filled with good health, happiness, and fulfillment.

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Alongside the appointment of the Chairman, PRCI has constituted its new Governing Council. Shri Chinmaye Praveen, Shri K. Ravindran, Shri C. J. Singh, Dr. T. S. Latha, Shri Arijit Majumdar, Dr. B. K. Ravi and Shri Ravi Mahapatra have been inducted as Directors, while Shri M. B. Jayaram, Shri Srinivas Murthy, Smt. Geetha Shanker, National President, Shri S. Narendra and Dr. K. R. Venugopal will continue as Directors. Dr. Prashant Venugopal has been appointed Chairman of the Young Communicators Club, Shri Pashupathi Sharma will take charge as Secretary General, and Shri U. S. Kutty will serve as Senior Vice President of the National Executive. PRCI has also announced that it will organise a CEO Meet in New Delhi in the near future.

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The awards were received by Shri Raman Malik, Chief General Manager (PR & Brand), Ms. Sheilagh Nair, GM (PR & Brand), Shri Ajay Ruge, Territory Manager – Retail (Goa Territory), and Shri Sharad Hitesh, Territory Coordinator – Retail (Goa Territory). BPCL credited the achievement to the collective efforts of its teams across business units and entities, whose innovative campaigns and impactful initiatives showcased the company’s brand excellence at a global level.

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M B Jayaram highlighted the conclave as a vital global platform for discussing emerging communication trends and the expanding role of PR professionals. He emphasized that modern communication is driven by technology, digital platforms, and changing audience expectations, making the event a valuable space for industry leaders, young professionals, and academicians to exchange ideas, share best practices, and shape the future of the profession. Geetha Shankar stressed the importance of embracing innovation, digital tools, and ethical practices to maintain credibility and trust in the evolving communication landscape.

Deepak Narvekar, Chairman of PRCI Goa Chapter, expressed confidence that the conclave would foster meaningful dialogue, learning, and collaboration. Scheduled to be held in Goa on September 26-27, 2025, the event will gather communication experts, corporate professionals, and media leaders from across the country and beyond. It will feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on the latest developments in public relations, corporate communication, media, and digital engagement.

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Mukta Kumar was conferred the Chanakya Award for 2024 for outstanding work on Crisis Communication with various National and International clients. She has a profound understanding of crisis management and has an assertive approach to appropriate communication. She has been a driving force in shaping the communications strategies of some of India’s leading organizations.

She began her entrepreneurial journey in 2010 and has played a pivotal role in establishing Konnections IMAG as one of India’s leading communication agencies. Konnections IMAG has earned a reputation for its expertise in crisis management and reputation restoration. The agency has worked with numerous clients across industries, delivering tailored PR strategies that effectively manage sensitive situations and mitigate the impact of crises.

Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) is a pan-India Communication Exchange forum with its presence in 38 Indian cities and towns. This premier network connects PR, Media, Commercial, and Public Service Advertising, Marcom, Academia in Communication, and students. PRCI provides Industry professionals an opportunity to serve their community by encouraging high ethical standards in their respective areas of work and is the first forum to offer accreditation to professionals in the stream. PRCI instituted the Chanakya Awards, evaluated by a panel of leading industry experts to recognize the professionals and academia for their outstanding contribution to the practice every year.

According to Ms. Mukta Kumar, Founder and Director Communications at Konnections IMAG said, “I am delighted to receive the prestigious Chanakya Award for the contribution to crisis communication from the reputed body like PRCI. In our role as communication professionals, we strive to build and protect the reputation of the organizations, in this complex and ever-evolving media landscape, through our strategic interventions. It is imperative to brief and train the clients to handle crisis and minimize its impact on their reputation.”

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Shri Om Prakash has been felicitated jointly by Shri Jual Oram, Member of Parliament & Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence and Shri Vinod Zutshi, Former Secretary, Ministry of Tourism in the presence of Shri M.B. Jayaram, Chief Mentor and Chairman Emeritus, Ms Geetha Shankar , National President, PRCI, and a large gathering from Corporate Communication, Public Relation and Media Professionals and Diplomatic representatives from different Embassies.

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New Delhi, September 20–2023: The 17th Global Communication Conclave, being organized by the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) in collaboration with the Public Relations Society Delhi (PRSD), will take place on September 21st and 22nd ,2023. The first day of the event will be held at the Civil Services Officers Institute, while the second day will take place at the auditorium of PHD House on August Kranti Marg, near Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi.

Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, former Union Minister and Shri K.C. Tyagi , Ex M.P. / Special Advisor and Chief Spokesperson , Janta Dal United will be the guest of honor at the inaugural ceremony. Dr. Vijay Pothukuchi, a known professional and Chairman at number of companies in India and abroad; will deliver the opening address. Diplomats from various countries, including the embassies of Austria, Egypt, Israel, Switzerland, and the Philippines are expected to participate.

On day one, during the the Chanakya Award Ceremony professionals will be honored the notable being Dr. Sambit Patra, Chairman of ITDC; Shri Jual Oram, MP, and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence; and Prof. Dr. K Venugopal, Former VC, Bangalore University.

Under the theme “Building Trust in the Digital Age,” the conclave will focus on the challenges of trust in our digital-centric era, including data breaches, privacy concerns, and more. The event will feature sessions and discussions on topics like the Ethical Implications of Digital Transformation, Reinventing Culture in a Digital Age, and Maintaining the Human Element in Public Relations. Additionally, the conclave will honor achievers with PRCI’s signature “Chanakya” awards, induct individuals into the “PR Hall of Fame,” and present the prestigious PRCI Excellence for Corporate Collaterals.

The 17th Global Communication Conclave will bring together industry leaders, communication experts, media veterans, PR specialists, event management professionals, and academic professionals to share insights, strategies, and best practices for succeeding in the digital age (Attached list).

Shri M.B. Jayaram, PRCI Chief Mentor and Chairman Emeritus, expressed excitement about the event, stating, “We have invited top-notch speakers and experts from around the world to participate in the 17th Global Communication Conclave. Over 250 corporate communication experts and high-end professionals will be attending this mega event. Our esteemed speakers will share their thoughts on building trust and transparency in the digital age, as well as discuss social media marketing and effective communication strategies.”

Mr. S. S. Rao, Chairman of the Public Relations Society Delhi, emphasized the event’s significance, saying, “The 17th Global Communication Conclave will facilitate insightful discussions engaging experts from around the world.”

Galaxy of prominent experts from PR/Communication and veteran professionals will be speaking to share knowledge and current trends in the Communication arena. Faculties include, namely:

● Dr. Pavan Duggal, Chairman, International Commission on Cyber Security Law,

● Ms. Anubhuti Yadav, Head of the Department of New Media and Course Director of Advertising and Public Relations, IIMC Delhi

● Ms Richa Jain Kalra, CEO, Achchi Khabar , News Anchor, Ex- NDTV ,

● Mr Bhaskar Majumdar, Head Marketing Communication CSR, and Digital- at EGI India and South Asia,

● Dr Anubha Walia, Chairperson, Indian Society for Training and Development, Delhi chapter,

● Dr. Lata Suresh, Head, Knowledge Resource Center, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs

● Mr Samanyou Garg, ChatGPT Expert,

● Dr Samir Kapur, Director, Adfactors PR,

● Mr Rajeev Dubey, Head of Media, Dabur; Mr. Nitin Mantri, Group CEO of Avian WE,Ms Akanksha Jain, Head of PR and Communication, BharatPe ,

● Mr Sanjeev Handa, Head (CC), Maruti Suzuki ,

● Ms Riddhi Sharma, CEO, Thought In a Dot , Digital Content Strategist,

● Mr Pritesh Chothani, Co-Founder & CEO, HiVoco Education & Learning.

● Ms Feba Varghese, Chief Growth Officer, Skribe

● Ms Sweta Mohanty, Chairperson, Millennial Board , Adfactors PR

● Ms Indu Sharma, Senior GM (Corp Comm) Schneider Electric,

● Ms Aakriti Bhargava, Co-Founder, Wizikey ,

● Ms Jyotsana Dash Nanda, AVP,(Corp Comm) DS Group,

● Sister B K Vidhatri (Brahmakumaris),

● Ms Priti Setia, Vice President, Frontier Technology Practice, Ad factors PR ,

● Mr Kanti Dey, Vice President, PR & Corporate Communications, MobiKwik,

● Mr Yatin Naik, Business Head for Innovation and New Business, HT Media Ltd ,

● Mr Srijan Pal Singh, Chairman of Kalam Centre & Founder of Homi Lab,

● Mr Vivek Atray, Ex-IAS and TEDx speaker;

● Mr Jitender Bhargava, former ED, Air India,

● Mr Sudeep Purkayastha, Executive Vice President/Head (Corporate and Brand Communications) Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.,

● Ms Taru Bahl, Communication Consultant,

● Mr B N Kumar, Independent Journalist ,

● Mr Rajesh Malhotra, IIS , Former Principal Director General, PIB,

● Ms Anita Nayyar, COO Media & Communication at Patanjali Ayurved Ltd,

● Mr Vijay Lokapally, former Deputy Editor, The Hindu – Sportstar,

● Ms. Sweta Goswami, Assistant Editor, Money Control.

● Mr Rajan Sehgal Co-Founder ,Teleporters Travel Solution LLP& Plan Your Holiday,

● Mr Kush Kapoor, CEO, Roseate Group of Hotels ,

● Ms Natascha Shah, Editor, TLF Magazine,

● Mr. Abinash Manghani, CEO, ITC Welcom Heritage Hotels ,

● Ms. C Lekha, Vice President, Corporate Communications & Brand Reputation, INDIGO Airlines.

About PRCI:

Founded in 2004, the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI) is the premier body for PR professionals, led by Chairman Emeritus, Mr. M.B. Jayaram. With 58 chapters across the country, PRCI has successfully established global platforms such as the World Communicators Council (WCC) with chapters in the UAE, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh (2 chapters), and Nepal. Plans are also underway to establish chapters in Bhutan, the USA, and Singapore. The dedicated youth wing of PRCI, the Young Communicators Club (YCC), has actively engaged mass communication students across India.

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The officials of Public Relations Council of India and Public Relations Society Delhi (PRCI & PRSD) met Shri Atul Sobti, Director General, Standing Conference of Public Sector Enterprises (Scope) & discussed various issues concerning the role of media in the changing dynamics of Artificial Intelligence. The meeting which took place today at SCOPE provided an invaluable platform for engaging discussions centered around the pivotal role of the public sector in driving sustainable growth and innovative solutions for contemporary challenges.

Over the course of the meeting Director General of SCOPE shared insightful views and his vision for the future of the Public Sector. His proactive approach towards embracing change was truly inspiring.

The officials also discussed various issues concerning the role of media in the changing dynamics of AI apart from ensuing 17th Global Communication Conclave to be held on 21st and 22nd September 2023 at New Delhi, wherein more than 200 Communication executives from Pan India are likely to participate. The Conclave is focused on Building Trust in the Digital Age. PR Society Delhi is associated with this important event for Corporate Communication Professionals.

DG complemented the theme of the conclave and appreciated the cause of PR in building an organization in a sustainable manner. He advised and motivated PR Professionals to focus on what someone did right, not wrong.

The Conclave is focused on Building Trust in the Digital Age. DG expressed happiness that this important event dedicated to Corporate Communications, PR, and Media Professionals is organized for the first time in a large scale to share Knowledge supported by technical changes in the Media and allied sectors.

Harjeet Singh, CGM (CC), NTPC; K. Ravindran, PRCI Sr National Vice-president; GS Bawa, PRSD General Secretary and Veteran PRSD members JP Sharma; Vipin Kharbanda, Vice President Divya Himachal Media Group, were present during the discussions.

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