Nanda Prusty

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]

Nanda Prusty
Prusty Receiving Padma Shri from President Ram Nath Kovind.
Born
Nanda Kishore Prusty

1919
Kantira, Jaipur district, Bihar and Orissa Province, British India
Died7 December 2021(2021-12-07) (aged 102)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
OccupationTeacher
Spouse(s)Rukmini
ChildrenGaneshwar, Niranjan, Satyabhama, Gamini
Parent(s)Nav Prusty, Chandramani Prusty
AwardsPadma Shri

Prusty died of COVID-19 on 7 December 2021, aged 102.[3]

References
  1. "Teacher for 7 decades, 102-year-old class 7 pass out is Padma Shri winner". Hindustan Times. 2021-01-26. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  2. "Odisha teacher Nanda Prusty scores a century in his age and 2021 Padma Awards". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  3. "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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