Kameshwar Brahma
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Padma Shri winning writer and social activist
Born (1940-09-01) 1 September 1940 (age 84)
Assam, India
Occupation(s)Writer and social activist
KnownforWorks in literature
AwardsPadma Shri
Kameshwar brahma | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1940-09-01) 1 September 1940 (age 84) Assam, India |
| Occupation(s) | Writer and social activist |
| Known for | Works in literature |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Kameshwar Barma is a Padma Shri awarded person.[1][2] Born on 1 September 1940 in the Kokrajhar district of the NorthEast Indian state of Assam, he is reported to have contributed to the development of Bodo language through his writings and activities.[3] He was also involved with different NGOs[4] and the goodwill activities of different tribal peoples.[5] The government Of India awards him the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of the country.[6] He served at different positions .[3]
He was awarded the 2020 Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize for his translation Gibi Bharatni Jerimin.[7]
References
- ↑ "Foundation stone of Bodo department in DU laid". Sentinel. 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ "Padmashree Awardee Felicitated". Gossaigaon College. 2016. Archived from the original on 17 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- 1 2 "President of Bodo Sahitya Sabha receives Padma Shri award". Voice of Greater Assam. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ "4 from State get Padma Shree". The Assam Tribune. 2016. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ "Tribute paid to over 1600 Bodoland Martyr's on the 11th Bodoland Day". Eastern Panorama. 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ↑ "Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2020" (PDF). indiaculture.nic.in. 18 September 2021.