Chandrasekhar Rath | |
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| Born | Odisha |
| Died | 9 February 2018 (89) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Lucknow |
| Occupation | Literature |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Chandrasekhar Rath was an Indian Odia litterateur. In 2018, he was nominated for Padma Shri but could not receive it due to death. [1]
Rath was from Malpada village in Balangir district. He did his graduation from Rajendra college. He did Post-graduation in English from Canning College, University of Lucknow. [2]
Rath joined the Odisha Education Service in 1952 as lecturer in English and also served as Secretary of Test Book Bureau before retiring as Deputy Director Public Instruction (DPI) in 1987. He has written 14 short story collections, 15 essay books, devotional essays and three novels. [3]
Rath died on 9 February 2018 at the age of 89. He was survived by his wife, three daughters and a son. [6]
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