Patricia Mary Mukhim is an Indian social activist, writer, journalist and the editor of Shillong Times. She is very much known for her social activism and her writings on mining in Meghalaya and Khasi people of the state. Patricia also the recipient of various awards as Chameli Devi Jain award,ONE India award, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry FLO award, Upendra Nath Brahma Soldier of Humanity award,Siva Prasad Barooah National award and North East Excellence award, she was honored by the Government of India, in 2000, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.