Kapil Tiwari is an Indian folk philanthropist. He was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution in folk in 2020.[1][2]
Kapil Tiwari | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Sagar University |
| Known for | Folk Philanthropist |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2020) |
Early life and education
editTiwari is from Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh.In 1979, he had done doctorate in Hindi Literature from Sagar University and went to Bhopal.
Career
editTiwari 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 2020, 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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