Nava Thakuria (NJ Thakuria) is a prominent journalist located in Guwahati, having over thirty years of experience in the field. He was recently honored by the Geneva-based Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), a global organization dedicated to media safety and rights, marking its inaugural visit to India. His unwavering efforts to protect and uphold the rights of media professionals in several South and Southeast Asian countries, demonstrated by his remarkable commitment, are evident in his media columns utilized by numerous digital platforms worldwide. He is currently an acknowledged representative of PEC from the South and Southeast Asian region.