JP Das, Celebrated Odia Litterateur and Former IAS Officer, Dies at 90
Renowned Odia Litterateur And Former IAS Officer JP Das Passes Away At 90

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Jagannath Prasad (JP) Das, a prominent Odia poet, playwright, and former IAS officer, passed away at 90 in Bhubaneswar. He was known for his contributions to literature, art history, and public administration, leaving behind a rich cultural legacy.
- 01JP Das was born on April 26, 1936, in Puri district, Odisha, and joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1958.
- 02He received the Saraswati Samman in 2006 for his literary contributions but declined the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1990.
- 03Das authored several notable works, including poetry collections like *Prathama Purusha* and the historical novel *Desha Kala Patra*.
- 04He founded the Poetry Society (India) and served as its president for 14 years, advocating for writers.
- 05His scholarly contributions to Odishan art include seminal books such as *Puri Paintings* and *Palm-Leaf Miniatures*.
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Jagannath Prasad (JP) Das, a distinguished Odia poet, playwright, and former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, passed away at the age of 90 at his home in Bhubaneswar. Born on April 26, 1936, in Puri district, he joined the IAS in 1958 and gained recognition for his effective management of relief operations during the 1965–66 famine in Kalahandi. In 1984, he retired early to focus on his literary and artistic endeavors. Das was a pivotal figure in modern Odia literature, known for his poetry collections such as *Prathama Purusha*, which reflect his modernist and philosophical insights. He received the prestigious Saraswati Samman in 2006 but notably declined the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1990. His influence extended to Odia theatre through innovative plays and he authored the historical novel *Desha Kala Patra*. As a passionate advocate for literature, he founded the Poetry Society (India) and contributed significantly to the preservation of Odishan art through his scholarly works. His passing marks a significant loss for Odisha's cultural landscape.
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JP Das's death signifies a cultural loss for Odisha, impacting the literary and artistic community.
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