Trilochan Sahoo
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Trilochan Sahoo | |
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 Trilochan Sahoo | |
| Born | 8 August 1990 Fakirpur, Kendujhar district |
| Occupation | Writer, social activist |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Utkal University |
Trilochan Sahoo (born 8 August 1990) is an Odia writer, short-filmmaker,[1][2] and columnist for various Odia newspapers.[3][4][5][6] His first book, Sesha Swapna (Odia: ଶେଷ ସ୍ୱପ୍ନ), was published by the Sahitya Akademi in New Delhi.[7]
Sahoo was born on 8 August 1990 to Pratima and Purna Chandra Sahoo in Fakirpur village, Anandapur subdivision, Keonjhar district.[8] After matriculating from Fakirpur High School, he completed his graduation at Anandapur College. He later pursued a master's degree in Finance and Control and Economics from Utkal University. He is a former assistant secretary of the Athletic Society, Anandapur College, and served as the vice president of the Anandapur College Union (2008–09), Anandapur, Keonjhar, Odisha.[4]
Sahoo is engaged in economic research and activities raising awareness about nature conservation.[9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16] He initiated the "Mu Gacha Kahuchi" campaign, encouraging individuals to plant at least one tree on their birthdays to promote forest and wildlife preservation.[10] A social activist and nature enthusiast, he has planted trees in various parts of Anandapur to restore depleted forest areas.[17][8][18][19][20][14] His awareness programs aim to protect wildlife and combat forest fires in Odisha.[21][22][23] His efforts, including events such as cycle rallies and music to promote conservation, have inspired students, social workers, and intellectuals to plant trees on their birthdays.[24][25][26]
He is a life member of the Utkal Sahitya Samaj, Cuttack; the Odisha Economics Association; the Education Research and Development Association (ERDA),[27] Patna; the India Statistical Association, Pune; and the Agricultural Economics Research Association (AERA), New Delhi.
