Arjun Charan Hembram

Hembram was born on 1952 in Ghatkuanri, Mayurbhanj, Orissa.^[1] He is the founder-editor of Santali literary magazine Chai Champa.^[2] He also brought out Santali fortnightly magazine Bahabonga.^[1]

Hembram was awarded Sahitya Akademi Award in 2013 for his poetry Chanda Bonga.^[3] Two of his books, Lade Sarjom and Chanda Bonga, are included in the curriculum of North Orissa University and Union Public Service Commission.^[1]