Nanda Prusty
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Nanda Prusty | |
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 Prusty Receiving Padma Shri from President Ram Nath Kovind. | |
| Born | Nanda Kishore Prusty 1919 |
| Died | 7 December 2021 (aged 102) Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Spouse(s) | 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]
Prusty died of COVID-19 on 7 December 2021, aged 102.[3]
References[]
- ^ "Teacher for 7 decades, 102-year-old class 7 pass out is Padma Shri winner". Hindustan Times. 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Odisha teacher Nanda Prusty scores a century in his age and 2021 Padma Awards". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Veteran teacher Nanda Prusty dies in Odisha; tributes pour in - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
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