Nanda Prusty | |
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![]() Prusty Receiving Padma Shri from President Ram Nath Kovind. | |
Born | Nanda Kishore Prusty 1919 |
Died | 7 December 2021 Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India | (aged 102)
Occupation | Teacher |
Spouse | Rukmini |
Children | Ganeshwar, Niranjan, Satyabhama, Gamini |
Parent(s) | Nav Prusty, Chandramani Prusty |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Nanda Kishore Prusty (1919 – 7 December 2021) was an Indian teacher from Kantira, Odisha. In 2021, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to education.[1][2]A documentary film called Nanda Master'nka Chatasali directed by Pranab Aich has been made on his life, struggle and achievements.[3][4]
Prusty died of COVID-19 on 7 December 2021, aged 102.[5]
References
- ^ "Teacher for 7 decades, 102-year-old class 7 pass out is Padma Shri. A Documentary film called Nanda Masternka Chatasali directed by Pranab Aich is being made on his life , struggle and achievements. winner". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- ^ Pati, Amulya (28 January 2021). "Odisha teacher Nanda Prusty scores a century in his age and 2021 Padma Awards". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ "Documentary on Odisha's centenarian Nanda master in the works". Down To Earth. 7 November 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Veteran teacher Nanda Prusty dies in Odisha; tributes pour in - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 December 2021.