Naresh Chandra Dev Varma

Naresh Chandra Dev Varma
Born (1944-10-31) 31 October 1944 (age 82)
Tripura (princely state), British India
OccupationWriter
Parent(s)Madan Mohan Dev Varma(Father)
Sambhu Laxmi Dev Varma(Mother)
Writing career
LanguageKokborok
Notable awardsPadma Shri(2026)

Naresh Chandra Dev Varma a Tripuri Indian folk writer and litterateur, known for his contribution to the fields of literature and education in Tripura. In recognition of his work, he was awarded the "Tripura Bhushan", the state's highest civilian award, in 2024 and the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2026 for his contribution to literature and education. He has authored 34 books primarily in Kokborok.

Awards

References

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  3. ↑ "Padma Shri awardee Naresh Chandra Dev Varma hails Modi govt for recognising tribal literature". IANS News. 25 January 2026.
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