Janum Singh Soy
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Janum Singh Soy | |
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| Born | (1950-08-08) 8 August 1950 (age 75) Madkamahatu, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India |
| Occupations | Scholar, educationist, author |
| Known for | Ho language and literature |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2023) |
Janum Singh Soy (born 8 August 1950) is an Indian scholar and author associated with the study and promotion of the Ho language and tribal literature of Jharkhand. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2023 by the Government of India for his contribution to Ho language and literature.[1][2]
Janum Singh Soy was born on 8 August 1950 in Madkamahatu village in present-day West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. He later became associated with Ghatshila, where he has resided.[3]
Academic career
Soy began his teaching career at Ghatsila College in the Department of Hindi. He subsequently joined Kolhan University, where he served as Head of the Department of Hindi. He worked for the inclusion of the Ho language in postgraduate curricula and was associated with academic initiatives relating to tribal language studies.[4]
Publications
Janum Singh Soy has authored six books related to Ho language, culture and society. His published works include:[5][6]
- Baha Sagen
- Kuri Nam
- Horo Sagen
- Ho Kuri
- Ho Dishum Ho Honko
- Ho Bhasha Sahitya
His publications document aspects of Ho cultural traditions, customary practices, oral literature and linguistic usage.
Honours
In 2023, he received the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in the field of literature and education for his contribution to Ho language and literary development.[7]
References
- ↑ "Padma Shri for Ho language scholar from Jharkhand". The Times of India. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ↑ "Jharkhand professor gets Padma Shri for preservation of tribal language Ho". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ↑ "Dr Janum Singh Soy Biography". Sarkari Library. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ↑ Lal Suri, Naveen (27 January 2023). "Padma Awards 2023: झारखंड के जामुन सिंह सोय को पद्मश्री, पढ़ें सफलता की कहानी". News18 India. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ↑ "who is janum singh soy? pm modi talks about in mann ki baat". Prabhat Khabar (in Hindi). Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ↑ "झारखंड के डॉ. जानुम सिंह सोय को पद्मश्री, 'हो' भाषा के लिए किया है काम". www.livehindustan.com (in Hindi). 26 January 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ↑ "President confers Padma awards 2023". Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2026.