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Daitari Naik

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Daitari Naik also known as Canal Man of Odisha is an Indian agriculturalist. In 2019, he has been awarded Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in agriculture.[1][2]

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Daitari Naik

Odisha
AwardsPadma Shri (2019)
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Daitari Naik
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Daitari Naik

Odisha
AwardsPadma Shri (2019)
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Early life

Naik hails from Talabaitarani village in Kenojhar district in Odisha.[3]

Career

Naik was awarded Padma Shri for digging out a 3-km tunnel through the Gonasika mountains in Odisha, between 2010 and 2013.[4][3][5]

Awards

  • Padma Shri in 2019[6]

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