Born :- 03-Jul-1983
Place of Birth :- Sambalpur
Mrs. Srutakirti Tripathy is a distinguished academician, acclaimed author, translator, and eminent literary figure whose multifaceted contributions have left an enduring imprint on contemporary Odia literature. Armed with a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Statistics and a Master of Education (M.Ed.), she has seamlessly blended academic excellence with literary brilliance, establishing herself as a respected voice in the fields of education, creative writing, and translation. Born on 3 July 1983, she resides in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, with her husband, Mr. Santosh Kumar Panda. Her illustrious literary journey is marked by the publication of more than 800 articles and over 250 short stories, besides a substantial body of children's literature and literary reviews that have appeared in numerous reputed daily newspapers, weekly journals, and literary magazines. As a prolific Odia author, she has enriched the literary landscape through acclaimed story collections such as Ranga Tulira Jibana, Kirti Katha, and Gabakhya, each reflecting her profound sensitivity, compelling narrative style, and insightful portrayal of human experiences. She is also a regular columnist for the Pragativadi newspaper, where her thoughtful and socially relevant writings continue to engage and inspire a wide readership.
A versatile and accomplished litterateur, Mrs. Tripathy has demonstrated remarkable proficiency across a wide spectrum of literary genres, including short stories, poetry, children's literature, literary criticism, and Sambalpuri regional literature. Equally adept in Odia, Hindi, and English, she has earned distinction as a translator of exceptional merit. Her significant contributions to children's literature through the National Book Trust (NBT), India, and VGBS have played a pivotal role in making quality literature accessible to young readers by translating numerous works between Odia, Hindi, and English, thereby fostering linguistic harmony and cultural exchange.
Mrs. Tripathy's outstanding literary accomplishments have been recognised through an array of prestigious honours and accolades, including the Galpika Samman, Abhiruchi Sahitya Samman, Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha Samman (2022), Surjyakhetra Foundation Award (2022), Matibhasa Saraswat Samman (2022), and the Chausathi Jogini Sanman (2026), among several others. Beyond her prolific writing and translation endeavours, she has remained an active and influential presence in the literary fraternity. She has presented her works at the Kendriya Sahitya Akademi Young Writers' Meet and is frequently invited to serve as a judge for debate, essay-writing, storytelling, and poetry recitation competitions organised by educational institutions and literary organisations.
Through her unwavering commitment to literary excellence, multilingual scholarship, and the promotion of children's literature, Mrs. Srutakirti Tripathy has emerged as one of the most respected contemporary literary personalities of Odisha. Her writings, translations, and sustained engagement with the literary community continue to enrich the cultural landscape, inspire emerging writers, and contribute meaningfully to the preservation, promotion, and advancement of Indian languages and literature.
