Bhubaneswar, Jun 4 (PTI) Renowned Odia litterateur and art historian Jagannath Prasad Das died at his residence here at the age of 90, his family said on Thursday.
Das breathed his last on Wednesday night after suffering from age-related ailments.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik and several others condoled the demise of Das, a former IAS officer.
Taking to X, the chief minister said: “He was not only a great writer but also an accomplished IAS officer who served the state and country in several important positions. The demise of J P Das, who left a unique mark of creativity in every field of literature, is an irreparable loss to the literary world.” “Saddened to know about the demise of Jagannath Prasad Das, the eminent litterateur, administrator, and playwright. His contributions to enriching Odia literature and the world of theatre will always remain memorable. Along with praying for the eternal peace of his immortal soul, I convey my condolences to his bereaved family members,” Patnaik said in a social media post.
Born on April 26, 1936, in Puri district, Das joined the IAS in 1958 and served in several positions in the state and central governments.
He came into prominence during his tenure as collector of Kalahandi district during the 1965-66 famine and drought, when his relief efforts earned widespread recognition.
At the peak of his administrative career, Das opted for early retirement to devote himself to literary and creative pursuits. PTI AAM AAM MNB
This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.