Haldhar Nag
Haldhar Nag | |
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| Born | 31 March 1950 Ghens, Bargarh, Odisha, India |
| Occupation | Poet, Social worker |
| Language | Sambalpuri |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Notable works | Kavyanjali |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri |
| Spouse | Malati Nag |
| Children | 1 daughter |
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Dr. Haldhar Nag (born 31 March 1950) is a Sambalpuri poet and writer from Bargarh, Odisha, India. Popularly known as "Lok Kabi Ratna" (meaning "folk poet gem"). He was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India by Government of India in 2016.
In 2019, Haldhar Nag was awarded an honorary doctorate in literature by Sambalpur University.