Rakesh Pandey (author)

Rakesh Pandey
Rakesh Pandey (left) presenting Gandhi Aur Hindi to Ram Nath Kovind (right)
Born	(1968-08-27) 27 August 1968 (age 57) Kasara, Uttar Pradesh, India
Occupation	Writer, author
Language	Hindi, Awadhi

Rakesh Pandey (born 27 August 1968) is an Indian writer and editor, known for his work in the Hindi and Awadhi languages. He is the founder and editor of the magazine Pravasi Sansar, which focuses on literature, culture, and the Indian diaspora. ^{[1] [2]} His publications address topics related to the preservation and recognition of Indian linguistic heritage, including Gandhi’s influence to Indian literature abroad.

Early life and education

Pandey was born on 27 August 1968 in Kasara, a village in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. ^[3] He earned his Ph.D. in analytical studies of Awadhi folk Natya and Hindi Natya Kala. ^[4]

Career

In 2015, Pandey participated in the 10th World Hindi Conference, where he interviewed then-Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj. ^[5]

Through Pravasi Sansar and other platforms, Pandey has published works on Hindi and Awadhi globally. ^{[6] [7]} Under the "Hindi Bachao Manch" banner, he has called for the inclusion of Hindi dialects in Schedule 8 of the Constitution of India. ^{[8] [9]}

In 2016, Pravasi Sansar marked its 10th anniversary with an event at the House of Commons in London, hosted by MP Virendra Sharma and attended by then-Governor of Goa, Mridula Sinha.

Literary works

Publications

• Gandhi and Hindi, published by the National Book Trust of the Government of India. ^[10]
• Gandhi in Literature, published jointly by the National Archives of India and Diamond Books. ^[11]
• Gandhi and Girmitiya, published by Vani Publications.
• Words of Sunshine, a poetry collection.
• Guide to Indian Premier League: Everything You Wanted to Know About IPL.

Other works

• Essays on Mauritius as a centre of Indian cultural heritage.
• Contributions to studies on Hindi and Indian vernacular literature.
• Advocacy for adding Hindi dialects to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

Awards

• Rotary Hindi Seva Samman (2009) by Rotary Club Delhi. ^[12]
• Avadh Jyoti Silver Award. ^[13]
• Deshantar Bhasha Seva Award (2008) by Dushyant Kumar Manuscript Museum, Bhopal. ^[14]
• World Hindi Samiti Award (New York, USA) for Hindi service.
• Vishisht Hindi Seva Medal by the National Hindi Council.
• Literary Journalism Award by Pt. Ramprasad Bismil Foundation.
• Social, Cultural and National Human Service Award (2007) by the Literary Institution Uddhav.
• Yugin Samman (2006).
• Honor for Hindi service by Swaha, Organization of Hindi of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Sahitya Creation Award by Uttar Pradesh Hindi Sansthan. ^[15]

References

1. "प्रवासी संसार फाउंडेशन की हुई स्थापना". jantajanardan.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 18 October 2021.
2. Navnesh, Reddy. "Cultural centre, High Commission of India organise folk music webinar". fijitimes.com. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
3. "डॉ. राकेश पाण्डेय". garbhanal.com.
4. "व्यापार की भाषा बने हिंदी".
5. "विश्व में अपने अस्तित्व को आकार दे रही है हिंदी – सुषमा स्वराज". rehlakshmi.com.
6. "गिरमिटिया संसारः भारतीय संस्कृति का विस्तार- फीजी के विशेष संदर्भ में विषय पर संगोष्ठी संपन्न". jagranhindi.in (in Hindi). दैनिक जागरण.
7. "विशेषांक: फीजी का हिन्दी साहित्य". sahityakunj.net. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
8. "¨हदी के बंटवारे को लेकर साहित्यकारों ने जताया विरोध". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 29 December 2023.
9. "कहीं चिंदी-चिंदी हो बिखर न जाए हिंदी, इसलिए लड़ रहे हैं ये लोग". thelallantop.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 16 January 2017.
10. "NBT Newsletter" (PDF). nbtindia.gov.in. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
11. Rakesh, Pandey. British Sarkar Dwara Pratibandhit Sahitya Mein Gandhi. ASIN   9352619749 .
12. "राकेश पांडेय". vishwahindidb.com.
13. "यूपी प्रेस क्लब में मित्र अवधि सम्मान समारोह का आयोजन किया गया।". hurdangnews.in (in Hindi). Retrieved 2 February 2021.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
14. "Dushyant Memorial Museum announces awards in many fields". dailypioneer.com. Retrieved 29 November 2018.
15. "उत्तर प्रदेश हिन्दी संस्थान के वर्ष 2020 के सम्मानों/पुरस्कारों की घोषणा". ghoomtaaina.in (in Hindi).