B.Ed. Holder Atanu Nandan Maity Chooses Farming, Becomes Literary Icon in Dantan
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News18•19-01-2026, 15:34
B.Ed. Holder Atanu Nandan Maity Chooses Farming, Becomes Literary Icon in Dantan
- •Atanu Nandan Maity, a 65-year-old from Jamuapati, Dantan, West Medinipur, is a dedicated litterateur and folk culture enthusiast.
- •Despite holding a B.Ed. degree, he chose farming to maintain ancestral land and ponds, never pursuing a conventional job.
- •His passion for writing began in school, leading to regular contributions to magazines and newspapers, and authoring several books on folk culture and history.
- •He also edited and published literary and news papers for several years, showcasing his commitment to literature.
- •Maity continues to inspire by tirelessly researching and writing from his remote village, attracting many seeking knowledge on rural history and folk art.
Why It Matters: Atanu Nandan Maity, a B.Ed. graduate, chose farming but became a revered literary figure and historian.
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