Kameshwar Brahma

Kameshwar Barma is a Padma Shri awarded person. Born on 1 September 1940 in the Kokrajhar district of the NorthEast Indian state of Assam, he is reported to have contributed to the development of Bodo language through his writings and activities. He is also involved with different NGOs and the good will activities of different tribal peoples. The government Of India awards him fourth highest civilian award Padma Shri He served at different positions.

He was awarded the 2020 Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize for his translation Gibi Bharatni Jerimin.