Nabarangpur: A moment of pride for Nabarangpur district! Purna Chandra Mohapatra, born in Gadaba Sahi, Nabarangpur, is the son of Gopal Krishna Mohapatra and Srimati Nibedita Mohapatra. He pursued higher education in Jeypore, formerly part of undivided Koraput district, earning qualifications such as M.Phil, M.A., Diploma in Electronics & Mechanical Engineering, and Diploma in Health & Hospital Management. While working as a legal professional, he has also been actively engaged in social service and literature, holding various esteemed positions in different organizations.
Over the years, he has received several prestigious awards, including:
2005: Sant Tulsi Das National & Fellowship Award
2006: Odisha Citizen & Cultural Pay Forum Award
2008: Kshetra Saraswat Samman (Odisha Sahitya & Sanskriti Parishad)
2011: Dakshina Odisha Sahitya Sammilani Award
2016: Prakriti Mitra (Odisha Government)
2023: Prakriti Bandhu (District Administration)
2024: Bharat Seva Award & Netaji Subhas Bose Smriti Award
2025: Honorary Doctorate, marking him as the first recipient of this honor in the field of social service from Nabarangpur district.
His achievements have brought great pride to Nabarangpur, earning him widespread appreciation and recognition from various sectors.