Waikhom Gojen Meitei | |
|---|---|
| Born | Manipur, India |
| Occupation(s) | Poet, educationist |
| Awards | Padma Shri Special Jury Prize Babu Jagat Jiban |
| Website | Official web site |
Waikhom Gojen Meitei is an Indian poet and educationist fromManipur. In 2014, theGovernment of India honored him with thePadma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award, for his contributions to the fields of education and literature.[1][2]
Waikhom Gojen Meitei was born in Manipur. He is the Secretary of Meetei Erol Eyek Loinasillon Apunba Manipur (MEELAL).[3][4] His contributions to the revival of Meitei indigenous script is notable.[5]
Meitei resides at Ambedkar Bhawan in New Delhi. He is also a recipient of the title,Babu Jagat Jiban by Ram Lala Sanskriti Sahitya Academy in January 2002.[5] In 2013, he received the Special Jury prize at the Second Sahitya Seva Samiti Manipuri Film Awards, for his songEeyekna Eepani Eerolna Eemani for the film,Eikhoibusu Hinghanbiyu.[6]
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