IBN18 Network is proud to announce the second edition of the prestigious ‘IBN7 Diamond States Awards’- a path breaking editorial initiative in partnership with Outlook, for recognizing human and social development efforts by the states of India. The awards take an in-depth look on the work done by the states and their significant contribution in human and social development, in turn judging the states on parameters beyond economic growth.

Instituted in the Year 2008, ‘IBN7 Diamond States Awards’ has become a landmark event, recognizing meaningful development in socio-economic sphere and celebrating common man’s privilege. Last year the awards were well received by all and got an unprecedented response from people across various social strata. Pioneered by IBN7, India’s leading Hindi news channel, the awards strives to create a stronger and prosperous nation.

The selection process for ‘IBN7 Diamond States Awards’ will be a credible multi-pronged approach involving secondary data from authentic sources and primary data from a nation wide research exercise conducted by Nielsen, the research partner for the awards. KPMG, the independent Knowledge Partner will manage the process, methodology and the data for arriving at the best states for the various categories of the awards.

Jaypee Group, the well diversified infrastructural industrial conglomerate is the presenting Sponsor for the awards.

IBN7 Diamond States Awards will be bestowed to states in the following categories for the Best Big States and the Best Small States:

Awards Categories:

IBN7 Diamond States Award – Women Empowerment

IBN7 Diamond States Award – Citizen Security

IBN7 Diamond States Award – Judicial Governance

IBN7 Diamond States Award – Healthcare

IBN7 Diamond States Award – Education

IBN7 Diamond States Award – Employment

IBN7 Diamond States Award – Poverty Reduction

IBN7 Diamond States Award – Water & Sanitation

IBN7 Diamond States Award – Basic Infrastructure

IBN7 Diamond States Award – Environment

Special Awards:

India’s Best Big State

India’s Best Small State

The selection process for ‘IBN7 Diamond States Awards’ will be a credible multi-pronged approach involving secondary data from authentic sources and primary data from a nation wide exercise conducted by Nielsen, the research partner for the awards. The award winners will be finalized based on the parameters set by the IBN18 Network Editorial Board, the Outlook Editorial Board and the Jury consisting of eminent citizens.
Independent validation process
The Network18 Editorial Board
The Jury | In pics: Jury meeting of IBN7 Diamond States Awards

IBN7 Schedule

  • Factoids: September 21, 2009
  • Agenda on DSA Findings: September 28 - October 2, October 5 - October 7 @ 8:30 pm (half-hour show)
  • Mudda on Human Development: September 19 & September 26 @ 8 pm (1 hr show)
  • DSA Discussion with Chief Ministers:- October 3 @ 8 pm
  • Telecast of Grand Finale: October 11 @ 8 pm

CNN-IBN Schedule

  • DSA Panel Discussion: October 2nd @ 10PM, Repeat October 3rd 12.30PM
  • Telecast of Grand Finale: October 17th @ 8PM, Repeat October 18th at 12noon
Announcement Press Release – IBN7 DSA
“The growth of a nation depends on the growth of its individual states. IBN7 Diamond States Awards recognize the fact that the human & social development in our states has a direct bearing on the progress of our nation. The second edition of these awards will continue to honor states with visionary and futurists leaderships, who have understood the importance of performing on these parameters.”
- Mr. Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, IBN18 Network
“Outlook is proud to be a part of the Diamond States Awards, a one-of-its-kind initiative that acknowledges the developments and efforts of the states towards the welfare of the common man. We hope this initiative will encourage more states to come forward and work for the betterment of our citizens, in turn contributing to the growth of the nation.”
- Mr. Vinod Mehta, Editor-in-Chief, Outlook
“We feel proud to host the second edition of the IBN7 Diamond States Awards. These awards recognize and acknowledge good governance by the leaders of our states. We are confident that this year’s results too will prove that the state of governance in our country is improving and we are moving towards creating a stronger and prosperous nation.”
- Mr. Ashutosh, Managing Editor,IBN7
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