The website of Bandita Phukan is http://www.banditaphukan.com
Ms. Bandita Phukan was born on 16th February 1948 in Dhekiajuli town in
Sonitpur District in Assam. She spent her childhood in Arunachal Pradesh then
NEFA ( North East Frontier Agency ). Thus, her childhood experiences mainly
based in Arunachal Pradesh. Then due to change of the Assamese medium to Hindi
medium in the school of Arunachal Pradesh her mother came to the state of Assam
with her along with her other two sisters and admitted her Nagaon Govt. Girls
High School. She studied in Nagaon upto the Higher Secondary (then it was
pre-university ) and then she appeared the admission test of Assam Engineering
College (AEC) and graduated in the branch of Mechanical Engineering in 1971.
Bandita is the First lady Mechanical Engineer not only in Assam but in the
North East.
After graduation she served in Assam Gas Company, Duliajan, Oil India Ltd. In
Duliajan and then joined the Assam Industrial Development Corporation ( AIDC ).
At first she joined the Assam Conductors and Tubes Ltd. A subsidiary unit of
AIDC and then the parent organization AIDC. She took voluntary retirement from
AIDC in 2001 for joining an assignment in USA. She came back from USA after 2
years to India and joined some private organization. After few years she
switched over to a literary job and continues.
Bandita was married to Mr. Syamanta Phukan, a graduate in Mechanical
Engineering from AEC. They have one son Adim and one daughter Natasha.
Bandita started her literary life i.e. writing as a translator from English to
Assamese. Then after her marriage she started her children novels many of which
were awarded, latest Sahitya Academic Award in children literature in 2011 for
her book Seujiya Dharani and Govt. Assam Literacy Award in the same year. She
has also been Awarded for Children Novel by Publication Board. Nirmali Dutta
Translator Award by Assam Lekhika Santha. "Sampriti Saikia Tuktuki Bota" was
awarded for her total contribution for Children Literature from Assam Lekhika
Samaroh. "Dulal Sarma" Award for best short story by Lekhika Samaroh.
"Banipathar Bota" for best Children Novel by Assam Lekhika Santha. Bandita
wrote many science fictions. She is the first and only lady in Assam as well as
in the North – East writing science Fictions. Her science Fictions are been
translated into Bangla and English.
Bandita used to write also short stories and novels for adults, translate both
children books as well as novels for adults from English into Assamese. She
wrote 4 (four) books on pure science. She wrote one comics in English on
Joymoti – a historic Patriotic lady during Ahom kingdom; this comics was been
published by Amar Chitra Katha, Mumbai which been translated to various state
languages in India. National Book Trust published some of her children novels
in Assamese and then translated to various state languages in India. Till date
more than 200 of short stories written by her been published. TV serials made
based on her children novel, short stories and science fictions. She wrote
technical based dramas for All India Radio Guwahati which are been broadcasted
regularly. She is also the editor of the children section in “SaaDin”.
One of her book "Mohan Bigyanir Xoixob Kal" has been translated into Bodo
Language.
Bio - Data of Bandita Phukan :
Born in 1948 in Assam, Ms. Bandita Phukan is the first lady mechanical
engineer of Assam as well as of the North East Region, who passed B.E. in
Mechanical Engineering from Assam Engineering College, Jalukbari in 1971.
She offered her service as an engineering graduate and thus, held
prestigious posts in the Assam Gas Company, Oil India Ltd., Assam Conductors
and Tubes Ltd. And Assam Industrial Development Corporation.
Then she went to USA in 2001 to join in an industrial organization and
came back to Assam after almost two years.
Bandita started her writing career as a children writer. One of her
children novel has seventh edition respectively. National Book Trust also
published her children novels which been translated into various Indian
languages as well as in English. ( Till date thirty nos. original children
novels been published ).
“Joymoti”, a comic written by her in English, was published by Amar
Chitra Katha, Mumbai, which was also been translated to various Indian regional
languages.
Also she is the first lady science fiction writer in N.E. Region. She
wrote a numbers of books on science fictions ( 4 novels, 3 collections ), one
of which been translated into Bangla. Some of her short stories, science
fiction, articles were been translated into English magazines as well as n some
American journals.
She has written four technical book on car, machines & equipments,
laboratory experiments etc.
She has also translated the work of authors as diverse as Ruskin Bond (
assigned by Sahitya Academi ), Mark Twain, George Orwell, and John Stein Back,
from English to Assamese language.
She also translated twenty books based on biographies of twenty world
famous scientists from English.
AWARDS : She has won award from the Assam Publication Board for her
children novel – “ Jumi, Rima aru xi*hot ”. One of her children novel was been
awarded as the best children novel by “ Asom Lekhika Sontha ” and another too
by “ Dibrugarh Jila Sahitya Porixod ”
She also won the best short story award from “ Sodou Assam Lekhika
Somarwh ”.
In 2006, the same organization offered her an award for her
contributions in children literature.
Till date, ninety three books including eighteen children novels
written by her were been published.
Lots of articles on various subjects, short stories, novelettes written
by her were been published in different magazines and papers in Assam.
Bandita was awarded Sahitya Akedemi for children literature in 2011.
She was awarded Sahityk Bota from the Govt. of Assam in 2011.
Awarded Nilima Dutta "XWORONI BOTA" by All Assam Lekhika Xontha for her
translation works for the year 2014 - 15.
Mohan Bigyanir Xoixob Kal (Translated into Bodo Language by Punyakh
Bosumatary).
One of her short story MULYOBOWDH was included in the 10th Standard
syllabus in the SEBA course.
One of her Children Novel "XIHONTE KHELISIL" was staged as a Children
Drama by Antara G. Choudhury.
She has been approved for Literary Pension from Government of Assam.
Books :
Books Sections Publication House
1. Antorik Shuti Galpo Sangkalan Rakharaj Samabai Samiti, Ghy.
2. Boja -do- Assam Book Depot
3. Xipa -do- Lawyers Book Stall
4. Americar Apun Kahini -do- Journel Emporium
5. Ditio Bekti Kalpo Bigyan Kahini Sangkalan Bismoy Prakash
6. Teo Kene Asey? -do- Chandra Prakash
7. Apekhikotabad Teor Babey -do- Bani Mandir
8. Aath Rahoisyo -do- Fantastic Prakashan, Kolkota
9. Jodi Kalpo Bigyan Novel
10. Sandhan -do- Banalata
11. Kyon Eney Hoisey? Kishore Kalpo Bigyan Novel Assam Sahitya
Sabha
12. Shontihotor Bipod Sikhu Kalpo Bigyan Novel Assam Prakashan
Parishad
13. Jumi, Rima aru Shihot Sishu Novel Assam Prakashan Parishad
(Puraskarprapta-Saptamsanskaran)
14. Shihotey Khelisil Sishu Novel Bani Prakash aru Assam Book
(Puraskarprapta-Ditiosanskaran) Depot
15. Bondhor Dinot Shontihot Sishu Novel Lawyers Book Stall
(Puraskarprapta)
16. Shontir Dinbor Sishu Novel Sahitya Prakash
17. Baan Ahisil Sishu Novel Assam Prakashan Parishad
(Ditiosanskaran)
18. Shundarpurat Shonti Sishu Novel Assam Sishu Nyakh
(Ditiosanskaran)
19. Ekhon Circus Ahisil Sishu Novel Students Stores
20. Shontir Kaidinmaan Sishu Novel Students Stores
21. Garamor Bandhot Shantir Sishu Novel Students Stores
22. Kakar Gimi Sishu Novel Students Stores
23. Shontihotor Picnic Sishu Novel Subrajyoti Prakashan
24. Minur Atithi Sishu Novel Assam Likhika Sabha
25. Shonti Aru Henorihot Sishu Novel Assam Book House
26. Sheujiya Dharani Sishu Novel Assam Prakashan Parishad (2011)
(Sahitya Academy Puraskarprapta)
27. Bubulor Puhoniya Bore Sishu Novel Ambesha
28. Rajivor Gaan Sishu Novel Assam Sishu Nyakh
29. Shundorpuror Gaurav Sishu Novel Assam Sishu Nyakh
30. Shontihotor Saharkhon Sishu Novel Students Stores
31. Shontir Kheti Sishu Novel Assam Sishu Nyakh
32. Shontir Bemajali Sishu Novel Jyoti Khatonier
33. Kokar Jimi Sishu Novel National Book Trust
34. Shontir Edin Sishu Novel Sintamoni Prakashan
35. Shontihotor Suburit Sishu Novel Students Stores
36. Minur Robot Xokhi Sishu Novel Rekha Prakashan
37. Shonti and his Birds Sishu Novel (English) National Book Trust
38. Raju and Jimi Sishu Novel (English) National Book Trust
39. Raju and Jimi Sishu Novel (Tamil) National Book Trust
40. Bidekhi Sadhukotha Anuditou Sadhu National Book Trust
41. Hackleberry Finnor Anuditou Sadhu National Book Trust
Ramansokor Kahini
(Mul : Mark Twain)
42. Jon Bai Anuditou Sishu Puthi Ambesha
43. Paruwa Anuditou Sishu Puthi Ambesha
44. Maumakhi Anuditou Sishu Puthi Ambesha
45. Apunjon Novel (Praptabaiskor) Students Stores
46. Moi, Ammi Itaddi Novel (Praptabaiskor) Students Stores
47. Jibon Enekoiye Novel (Praptabaiskor) Banalata
48. Apaitta Novel (Praptabaiskor) Banalata
49. Xihot Kikhor Novel Students Stores
50. Priya Bandhobi Anuditou Novel Lakhmi Printing Press
(Mul : George Orwel)
51. Aob Mais and Man Anuditou Novel Bani Mandir
(Mul : Jon Stain Back)
52. Ejak Uroniya Paro Anuditou Novel Sahitya Academy
( Mul : Ruskin Bond)
53. Deredunot Amar Gosbur Aji o basi asey Anuditou Galpo Sangkalan
Sahitya academy
( Mul : Ruskin Bond)
54. Sherlok Homes r Rohosyo Anuditou Puthi Kaljoi Prakashan
Anuhondhan
55. Bisyokokh (Junior Encyclopedia) - 4 Paragon
56. Bigyan Puthi (Science Books for Junior) - 12 Paragon
57. Joymoti Sasitra Engraji Kahini Amar Chitra Katha, Mumbai
58. Motor Gari kenekoi soley? Technical Books Bani Prakash
59. Koney kenekoi kaam korey? Technical Books Bani Mandir
60. Porikha Koru Aha Technical Books Bani Mandir
61. Manuhor Jontro-Pati Technical Books Baan Lata
62. Harish Chandra Goswami Jiboni Puthi Asom Gyan-Bigyan Samiti
63. Jyoti Prakash Medhi Jiboni Puthi Asom Gyan-Bigyan Samiti
64. Albert Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
65. Thomas Elva Edison Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
66. Alexander Flaming Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
67. Sherlos Robert Darwin Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
68. Raiz Bhatridoy Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
69. Mary Kuri Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
70. Sir Issac Newton Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
71. Galileo Galile Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
72. Arkemedis Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
73. Arkemedis Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
74. Lui Pestuor Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
75. Alfred Burnhurt Nobel Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
76. Gugliemblo Markoni Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
77. Michael Faradey Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
78. Homi Jahangir Bhaba Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
79. Bikram Sarabhai Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
80. Abdus Salam Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
81. Joshep Lister Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
82. William Harvey Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
83. Alexander Flaming Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
84. Alexander Grahambel Anuditou Jiboni Puthi Bani Mandir
85. Joan Ob Arck Buronji Mulok Jiboni Puthi Asom Publishing Company
86. Mohan Bigyani Shoihobkal Sishu Upojogi Jiboni Students Stores
87. Akanir Pratham Path Asom Publishing Company
2nd No. Poedorey
88. Akanir Pratham Path Asom Publishing Company
2nd No. Poedorey
89. Akanir Pratham Path Sishu Upojogi Jiboni Asom Publishing Company
2nd No. Poedorey
90. Akanir Pratham Path Sishu Upojogi Jiboni Asom Publishing Company
2nd No. Poedorey
91. Akanir Pratham Path Asom Publishing Company
2nd No. Poedorey
92. Akanir Pratham Path Asom Publishing Company
2nd No. Poedorey
93. Jivan Jouti 1 Asom Publishing Company
94. Jivan Jouti 2 Asom Publishing Company
95. Jivan Jouti 3 Asom Publishing Company
96. Jivan Jouti 4 Asom Publishing Company
97. Sat nejia nigoni pwali Translated Children novel PROTHOMA
98. Jadur Nagari Translated Children novel PROTHOMA
99. Sadhinotar Eta Poth Translated Children novel PROTHOMA
100. Xwntir Robot Kukur Chidren science fiction Novel Rekha Prokaxon
101. Abeg Aru Juktire Adults Science Fiction Novel Bornali Prokaxon
102. Kiyo Ene Hoise Youth"s Science Fiction Novel Assam Sahitya Sobha
103. Jogodis Chandra Bose Biography for Children Assam Publishing Company
104. Biswa Parisoy
. ( Original : Rabindra Nath Thakur ) Science Book Assam
Publishing Company
105. Bigyani Dr. Jagadish Chandra Basu Aru tenwr nirbasit kixwr Rosona
Biography Assam Publishing Company
106. Kiyo Ene Hoise? Science Fiction Novel Assam Sahitya Sobha
107. Xwntihontor Bipod Science Fiction Novel for Assam Publishing
Children Company
108. Xwntir Robot Kukur Science Fiction Novel for Rekha Prokaxon
Children
109. Minur Robot Xokhi Science Fiction Novel for Rekha Prokaxon
Children
110. Xohay Penpen Series Students Stores
111. Penpen Ahisil Penpen Series Students Stores
112. Anupom Koloi Goisil Children Novel UNICEF
113. Boroxun Children Novel for 3-5 years UNICEF
114. Jantra Pati Sinw Anhaa Technical Book for Children Assam Book
Publisher
115. Nibir Mayar Prithivi Novel for Adults Chandra Prakash
116. Xomoi Hoisene ? Science Fiction Story Collection Bonolata
117. Ek Rohosyor Shandhanot Science Fiction Story Collection Rekha
Prakaxon
118. Tuna Hotor Kotharey Children Novel for 3-5 years Anekhya
Contact :
Ms. Bandita Phukan B.E. ( Mech )
Sahitya Academy Awardee
Writer for Children, Technical Subjects, Short Stories, Novels, Science
Fictions & Translator
Address :
ARUNA APARTMENT, 1ST BYE LANE, SANTI PATH,
R.G. BARUAH ROAD, GUWAHATI - 781024
PH : 91-98640 25517, Email : [email protected]
Website : http://www.banditaphukan.com/
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