Odisha Poet Haldhar Nag: Class 3 Dropout Honoured With Padma Shri
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Haldhar Nag, a renowned poet from Odisha, has achieved significant literary recognition despite only completing Class 3. Writing in the Kosli language, Nag's work draws from folklore, nature, and mythology, exploring social realities and injustice. He overcame poverty and was awarded the Padma Shri by President Pranab Mukherjee in 2016. His poetry is now the subject of PhD research, with five scholars studying his work. Sambalpur University has compiled his writings for academic use, highlighting his impact on literature and culture.