Kapil Tiwari
Kapil Tiwari | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Sagar University |
| Known for | Folk Philanthropist |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2020) |
Kapil Tiwari is an Indian folk philanthropist. He was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution in folk in 2020.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Tiwari is from Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh.In 1979, he had done doctorate in Hindi Literature from Sagar University and went to Bhopal.
Career
[edit]Tiwari was the former director of Adivasi Lokkala Academy and a member of Bharat Bhawan. He had worked for the development of folk and tribal communities. He has edited 39 books associated with the folk culture.[3]
Awards
[edit]- In 2021, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in folk.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "मिलिए MP के भूरीबाई और कपिल तिवारी से जिन्हें मिलेगा पद्मश्री अवार्ड - mobile". punjabkesari. 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ "Bhopal: Preserving the intangible heritage of humanity". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ "ETV Bharat talks to Padma Shri awardee Kapil Tiwari". ETV Bharat. 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
- ^ "Dr. Kapil Tiwari was honored with the Padma Shri award by Ram Nath Kovind. Latest and Breaking News, India News, Political, Sports - Since Independence - Bharat Times English News". 11 November 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
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