About
Us :
Daily Deshonnati reaches nook and corner of Vidarbha, Marathwada and Khandesh
regions of Central India. This vernacular Marathi language newspaper, has
proved a channel of social interaction leading to influence positively the
social and political policymaking process in the State. The thought provoking
editorials of the daily always plays a vital role in this process.
Prakash Pohare, the Managing Director and Chief Editor
of Daily Deshonnati has exhibited the rare skill of management and organizational
set up which is manifested through the commercial success of Daily Deshonnati.
When Mr.Pohare took over the daily in 1990, it was an ailing unit. Today
Daily Deshonnati is one of the leading dailies of Maharashtra and the largest
circulated daily of Western Vidarbha. It was established in 1986 with only
one edition. Today it boasts of ten independent editions and spread in 15
out of 35 districts of Maharashtra. According to Audit Bureau of Circulation's
survey, Deshonnati has got a net circulation of over hundred thousand copies
per day. According to the Indian Readership Survey and National Readership
Survey's latest findings, it has got a readership of over one million. Deshonnati
is the only daily in Maharashtra, which provides six independent weekly
supplements, dedicated to various subjects and catering to every section
of the society, throughout the week. Well equipped with ultra modern technology
of printing, Daily Deshonnati has always emphasized on the printing quality.
It paid rich dividend in the form of national award for excellence in printing.
This award was conferred by All India Federation of Master Printers in 2001.While
stressing on the excellent printing, the management of Daily Deshonnati
always keep it in mind that apart from the quality printing, the best editorial
contents are also important to become the heart throb of the readers. That's
why it has always stressed on the news behind the news. Latest and comprehensive
coverage, in-depth analysis, down to earth approach to every issue and above
all, impartial, free from favour and fearless editorial policy are the characteristics
of Daily Deshonnati which not only distinguishes it from the others, but
also put it one step ahead of the others. This has made Deshonnati the first
choice of the readers.
Professions have taken many people of this region to various places around
the globe. To make it sure that those people always remains in touch with
their homeland irrespective of where they are, Daily Deshonnati has launched
this portal www.deshonnati.com .The contents are similar to that of the
print edition. Additionally as the medium demands, features like online
news, opinion polls, letter to editor, mail a friend, photo gallery etc.
are provided. This helps to share experiences, opinions and views on wide
ranging topics. Easy-to-read layouts, perfect programming and continuous
updating has made it the most accessed Marathi portal.
Being a true follower of Mahatma Gandhi's rural economic
model Mr. Prakash Pohare strongly believes that unless and until farmers
flourishes, nation can't prosper. To bring this into reality he has designed
and launched a movement called GRAMONNATI, which aims at thoroughly uplifting
the rural community. In accordance with his commitment towards the farming
community Mr. Pohare has started a guidance center for them in the office
of the Daily Deshonnati. Moreover he has established an agro-processing
unit at Chohatta near Akola. Apart from processing agriculture produce
this unit also deals in cotton trading, which has helped to maintain the
price level of cotton benefiting the cotton producer farmers.
Being the chief editor of an influential and impartial
daily of Central India, Mr. Pohare has a good rapport with the leaders
of all the political parties as well as various social movements. Many
of them use to make it a point to visit the office of Daily Deshonnati
whenever they visit Akola. Mr. Pohare's interaction with the political
and social movement leaders has always proved helpful in solving the problems
faced by the people from the various sections of the society. Mr. Pohare
has been continuously raising the issue of the suicides of the farmers
in Maharashtra through Deshonnati. The full credit goes to him that the
state government which was earlier reluctant to admit the suicides, today
acknowledges the same.
Mr. Pohare`s interest in community welfare has led him
to head a number of social and educational institutions those included
Nishant Co-op credit Society which hold the deposit to the turned over
1000 millions. He also heads Akola chapter of the National Association
For The Blinds, Maratha Mandal, Nishant Gurukul and Little Star Convent
etc. He also holds key positions in organizations such as Jagtik Marathi
Chamber Of Commerce and Industries, Deposit Guarantee Corporation, Maharashtra
State Co-Operative Credit Societies Federation etc. Mr. Pohare's weekly
column `PRAHAR' is very popular amongst the readers. His pen acts like
a whip while making a scorching attack against the bad elements in the
society. The book titled `PRAHAR', containing his selected articles was
recently published at the hands of
Mr. Balasaheb Thakrey, the Shivsena Suprimo.
His visits to various countries like America, Great Britain,
Germany etc has helped to broaden his vision. Wherever there is a vision,
success is bound to follow. Mr. Pohare has proved this well proven fact
once again. Under his able leadership Daily Deshonnati is making progress
by leaps and bounds.
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