Pankaj Kalita

Pankaj Kalita (Assamese : পন্কজ কলিতা ) (born 31 July 1976) is an Indian Author, Stevia farmer, social worker and entrepreneur. Kalita's bestselling book in the Assamese language is "Dui Nambari Dhan Ghatar Sat Ta Upay Aru Ata Tabij". His short story, essays and poem were published in various Assamese magazines. Kalita is also a pioneer stevia cultivator in Northeast India.

Early life

Kalita was born in the Nalbari District in Assam. He was educated mostly at Rangia, a small town. After Graduation he took an astrology course and training programs on organic cultivation and stevia cultivation.

Family

With his wife Dharitri and Tanushree

Kalita married Dharitri Borah Kalita in 2004. Tanushree kalita is his daughter. Kalita has two brothers and one sister.

Work

Introducing Stevia in Assam

• "Dui Nambari Dhan Ghatar Sat Ta Upay Aru Ata Tabij" Assamese Book
• Created Organic Innovation, a group of organic cultivation.
• Arranged many training program on stevia and medicinal herb cultivation
• Published many articles in various news magazines

External links

• Pankaj Kalita. "Organic Innovation". Organicinnovationassam.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
• TI Trade (2012-08-07). "The Assam Tribune Online". Assamtribune.com. Retrieved 2013-10-30.
• "The Sentinel". Sentinelassam.com. 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2013-10-30.