Pradnya Daya Pawar
Introduction '''Pradnya Daya Pawar''', also known as '''Pradnya Lokhande''', (born February 11, 1966), is an Indian poet and fiction writer of Marathi descent.Pawar has been a member of the Maharashtra State Literary and Cultural Board. Recently she returned her state government awards in protest against what she believes is a rising atmosphere of intolerance and hate in India. A Buddhist, Pawar is the daughter of Daya Pawar. Pawar is editor of fortnightly Pariwartanacha Watsaru (परिवर्तनाचा वाटसरू)
Writings ===Books of Poetry writings===* Antahstha () (1993, 2004)* Utkat Jiwaghenya Dhagiwar ()(2002)* Mi Bhidawu Pahatey Samagrashi Dola () (2007)* Aarpaar Layit Pranantik () (2009,2010)* Drushyancha Dhobal Samudra () (2013)===Other writings===* Dhadant Khairalanji (), a 2007 play* Kendra Ani Parigh (), a 2004 collection of columns* Mi Bhayankarachya Darwajyat Ubha Ahe – Namdeo Dhasal Yanchi Nivadak Kavita (), a work co-edited with Satish Kalsekar, 2007* Disha – Mahavidyalayin Kavi – Kavyitrinchya Kavita (), a work co-edited with Nitin Rindhe, 2007* Afawa Khari Tharawi Mhanun (), a 2010 collection of short stories* Tehaltikori (), a 2016 collection of columns* Arwachin Aaran (), a 2020 collection of columns
Honors and awards * Matoshree Bhimabai Ambedkar Award (2003)*Birsa Munda Rashtriya Sahitya Puraskar*Maharashtra Foundation Award*Shanta Shelke Award*Maharashtra State's Keshavsut, Balkavi and Indira Sant Vishesh Puraskar*Bodhivardhan Award*Maharashtra State's Ga.La.Thokal Vishesh Puraskar*Vanita Samaj Gaurav Puraskar*Presided over in various prestigious Literary Gatherings such as Gunijan Sammelan (2012, Aurangabad), Regional Sahitya Sammelan (2015, Patan, District Satara), Asmitadarsh Sammelan (2017, Latur), and Shikshak Sahitya Sammelan (2019, Virar, District Palghar).
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