Arjun Charan Hembram is an Indian writer of Santali language and banker from Odisha. He won Sahitya Akademi Award in 2012.
Arjun Charan Hembram | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, Banker |
Biography
editHembram 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Santali Poet To Get Sahitya Akademi Award". Sambad English. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "'I wish to reach out to tribals in the country through my books'". The Times of India. 20 December 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ "AKADEMI AWARDS (1955-2018)". Sahitya Akademi. Retrieved 20 November 2019.