'Dr. Vikas Dave is an Indian litterateur and journalist. He is currently serving as the Director of the Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademi.[1][2] He was first appointed as the Director of the Hindi Sahitya Akademi on 26 August 2020.[3][4] His three-year term ended in 2023, but the Ministry of Culture extended it until 2026.[3] He has worked as the editor of the children's monthly magazine 'Devputra.' Additionally, he has provided editorial support to magazines such as 'Seva Prerna,' 'Jagrut Yugbodh,' 'Chautha Vishwas,' and 'Yuva Darpan.' Among the major works he has edited are 'Katra Katra Roshni,' 'Veer Garjana,' and 'Swadeshi Chetna.'[3]

Biography

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Vikas Dave
Director of the Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademi
Assumed office
26 August 2020 (2020-08-26)
Personal details
Born (1969-05-03) 3 May 1969 (age 55)
ParentLate Jeevan Lal Dave
EducationPost Graduate (Hindi Literature), M.Phil.(Hindi Literature), Ph.D.(Children Journalism)
OccupationLitterateur, Journalist

Dr. Vikas Dave was born on 3 May 1969, and is the son of the late Jeevanlalji Dave. He holds a postgraduate degree, an M.Phil., and a Ph.D. in Hindi literature (with a specialization in children's journalism).[3]

In the field of writing, he has authored significant books such as Samajik Samarasata ke Mantradrishta: Dr. Ambedkar, Bharat Param Vaibhav ki Ore, Shiksha Mein Swadeshi Chintan, and Bal Patrakarita aur Devputra ke Sampadakiya Lekh.[5]

Dave was appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the Swachh Bharat Mission by Dr. Mridula Sinha, who was nominated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Additionally, he is a member of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. As the editor of the children's magazine Devputra, he has authored 15 books and edited over 100 books. His remarkable contributions to the field of literature include delivering more than 1,500 scholarly lectures.[3][6]

As the Director of the Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademi, he is often seen at literary events.[5][7] Recently, he appeared as the chief guest at the Akhil Bhartiya Bundeli Samaroh.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "मध्यप्रदेश साहित्य अकादमी के निदेशक के पद पर डॉ. विकास दवे द्वारा पदभार ग्रहण". Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Academy. 2020-12-10. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  2. ^ "MP News: मप्र हिंदी साहित्य अकादमी के निदेशक बने रहेंगे डा. विकास दवे". Nai Dunia (in Hindi). 2023-08-30. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  3. ^ a b c d e "साहित्य अकादमी निदेशक डॉ. विकास दवे के बारे में". Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Academy. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  4. ^ "डॉ. विकास दवे मध्य प्रदेश साहित्य अकादमी के निदेशक बने". Nai Dunia (in Hindi). 2020-08-24. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  5. ^ a b "डॉ. विकास दवे ने किया रवीन्द्र सत्यार्थी के काव्य संग्रह लीक से हटकर का विमोचन". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 6 March 2023.
  6. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  7. ^ "डॉ. विकास दवे- विरासत में मिली राष्ट्रवाद से ओतप्रोत भावना ने मुझे सही दिशा की प्रेरणा दी". 2 March 2021.
  8. ^ "साहित्य राष्ट्रीय एकता को अक्षुण्ण रखने का माध्यम : डॉ. विकास दवे". www.amritvichar.com (in Hindi). 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2024-09-24.