Vikas Dave
| Dr. Vikas Dave | |
| Born | 3 May 1969 |
| Parents | Late Jeevan Lal Dave (father) |
| Education | Post Graduate (Hindi Literature), M.Phil. (Hindi Literature), Ph.D. (Children's Journalism) |
| Occupation | Litterateur, Journalist |
| Current Position | Director of the Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademi |
| Appointed | 26 August 2020 |
Dr. Vikas Dave is an Indian litterateur and journalist currently serving as the Director of the Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademi.[1] Appointed on 26 August 2020, his initial three-year term was extended until 2026 by the Ministry of Culture.[2]
Career and Contributions
Dr. Dave has made significant contributions to Hindi literature and journalism:
- Served as editor of the children's monthly magazine 'Devputra' for 26 years
- Provided editorial support to magazines such as 'Seva Prerna,' 'Jagrut Yugbodh,' 'Chautha Vishwas,' and 'Yuva Darpan'
- Edited notable works including 'Katra Katra Roshni,' 'Veer Garjana,' and 'Swadeshi Chetna'[3]
Literary Works
Dr. Dave has authored several important books:
- Samajik Samarasata ke Mantradrishta: Dr. Ambedkar
- Bharat Param Vaibhav ki Ore
- Shiksha Mein Swadeshi Chintan
- Bal Patrakarita aur Devputra ke Sampadakiya Lekh[4]
Achievements and Recognitions
- Appointed as Brand Ambassador for the Swachh Bharat Mission by Dr. Mridula Sinha, nominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Member of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India
- Authored 15 books and edited over 100 books
- Delivered more than 1,500 scholarly lectures[2][5]
Recent Activities
As the Director of the Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademi, Dr. Dave actively participates in literary events. He recently appeared as the chief guest at the Akhil Bhartiya Bundeli Samaroh.[6]
References
- ↑ https://mpsahityaacademy.com/dr-vikas-dave-sahitya-academy-director/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://mpsahityaacademy.com/about-sahitya-academy-director-dr-vikas-dave/
- ↑ https://mpsahityaacademy.com/about-sahitya-academy-director-dr-vikas-dave/
- ↑ https://www.bhaskar.com/local/mp/datia/news/dr-vikas-dave-released-rabindra-satyarthis-collection-of-poetry-offbeat-131007989.html
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/drvikasdave/about_details
- ↑ https://www.amritvichar.com/article/348670/literature-is-the-medium-to-keep-national-unity-intact-dr-vikas-dave#gsc.tab=0