It would not be wrong
to mention that Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’s Basibiyalo
has been off lately the face of Sikkim’s literature and culture hub. He is
the sole person behind the major success of Basibiyalo
in Singtam since last 20 years.
Meet Mohan Pradhan
‘Neeraj’, an international acclaimed Nepali literature writer, an excellent
presentator and a school teacher by profession. ‘Neeraj’ among his literary
field and more popular as ‘Mohan Sir’ among his social circle, he had been able
to hold on both the responsibility at ease.
Born to Late Punyalal
Pradhan and Late Mankumari Pradhan, Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’ is the youngest of
the eleven siblings. Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’ is presently working as the Head
Master at Sawaney Primary School, East Sikkim.
Mohan Pradhan
‘Neeraj’ ‘s first foray into nepali
writing started with his first poem ‘Sansar
yestai rahecha’ published in Naupath Magazine, Gangtok in late 70s. Since then he had been associated
with numerous nepali literary organizations around and beyond the state of
Sikkim.
He had been the editor
of several literary works that includes his own publication work in Sanjiwani
(Literary magazine), Hatar (Satire nepali literary magazine), Sadbhawana and
Prerna, while he also worked as the Regional Editor of Kalikaal, Siliguri and
Darjeeling Journal, Darjeeling.
He had been in
different positions of literary organizations that include: Nepali Sampadan
Samiti, Tribhuwan Vishwa Vidhyalaya, Nepal – Advisor, Bhanu Ratna Sahitya
Parisad Guthi – General Secretary, Samkalin Srijana, Gangtok – Vice President, All
India Editor Guild- Sikkim Representative.
Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’
had been recently elected as a President of Singtam Newar Kalyan Sangathan. He
is also the Civil Defence, Singtam – Sector Officer, SPARK NGO- Patron, Sadhbhawana Samiti (Singtam-
former President).
Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’,
these days is working on the publication of this three books viz. Pratibha ko
khoji (interview & personality introduction), Chaalharu (poetry),
Ushalai…(Story)
‘Neeraj’ is his literary
career also had won accolades and presentations from different organization in
and across the state. Those awards include: Bhanu Ratna Sahitya Puraskar
(1995), SAARC Antarashtriya Samman, Nepal (2012), Damodar Purasahani
Antarastriya Samman, Nepal (2012), Antarashtriya Samman Nepal Chapter, Nepal
(2012), Sarjak Samman, Nepal (2012), Antarashtriya Samman, Tribhuwan Vishwa
Vidhyalaya, Nepal (2012), Bhanu Jayanti, Timi South Sikkim (2013), Badhaichha
Creation, Singtam (2013), Pratibha Manch, Rhenock (2011), Lee Aal Turung,
(2011), Kalikaal Samman, Combine Creation, Siliguri (2010), Teen jurre Sahitya
Prakashan, Khamdong, (2010), Yuva Sahitya pratisthan, Sikkim (2003), Sikkim
Mahila Patrkar Sangh, Gangtok (2004), Kinar Prakashan, Gangtok (2004), Deorali
Mayalmu Sangh, Gangtok (2006).
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| Shri Mohan Pradhan "Neeraj" felicitated at Temi Tarku, South Sikkim in Bhanu Jayanti Celebration 2013 |
Basibiyalo remains the
major contribution of Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’s towards the society. A monthly
literary and cultural meet held at Singtam since January 1st 1993
has over the last two decades gained popularity beyond the state of Sikkim.
International representatives along with representatives from different parts
of India have participated in the meet. The platform of Basibiyalo had
witnessed distinguished personalities from different fields presenting their
talents on the stage. Some of the guests includes: Kapil Thapa (Indian Idol
finalist), Banaika Pradhan (Himalayan Idol winner), Bijeyeta Baraily, Uma Baby
(actresses), Uttam Pradhan, Bishal Chamling (actors), Sanu Lama, Dr. Rajendra
Bhandari, Rudra Poudhyal, Chunnilal Ghemere, Bijay Kumar Subba (Literary
figures), CP Giri (former Home Secretary, Nagaland) and others.
[Note: Contents asked by Suresh K. Lama and mail received in sureshlama@yahoo.com] Published in 10th August.2013 Sikkim Mail Daily.
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