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Father's Name	Late Shri Permanand Pokhriyal
Mother's Name	Late Smt. Vishambhari Devi
Date of Birth	15-07-1959
Place of Birth	Pinani, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Marital Status	Married
Date of Marriage	07-May-85
Spouse's Name	Smt. Kusumkanta
No. of Sons
No.of Daughters	3
Educational	M.A., Ph.D (Hon.), D.Litt (Hon.)Educated at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Sri Nagar, (Garhwal), Uttarakhand
Profession	Poet Social Worker, Writer
Permanent Address	37/1, Ravindra Nath Tagore Marg, Vijay Colony, Dehradun-248001, Uttarakhand Tel: (0135) 2746363, 09458945006 (M)Fax: (0135) 2530113
Present Address	Bungalow No. 13,Teen Murti Lane, New Delhi-110011
Books Published	1) Samarpan; 2) Navankur; 3) Mujhey Vidhata Banna Hai; 4) Desh Hum Jalney Na Dengey; 5) Tum Bhi Mere Saath Chalo; 6) Bas Ek Hi Ichaa; 7) Bheed Sakshi Hai; 8) Kya Nahi Ho Sakta; 9) Jeevan Path Mein; 10) Matribhoomi Key Liye; 11) Roshni Ke Ek Kiran; 12) Meri Vyatha Meri Katha; 13) Prateeksha; 14) Koi Mushkil Nahin; 15) Kharey Prashan; 16; Ae Vatan Tere Liye; 17) Vipda Jeevit Hai; 18) Pahar Se Uncha; 19) Ek Aur Kahani; 20) Veera; 21) Mere Sankalp; 22) Major Nirala; 23) Nishant; 24) Himalaya Ka Mahakhumbh Nanda Rajajat; 25) Chhut Gaya Parav; 26) Meel Ka Pathar; 27) Tuttey Dayrey; 28) Sangharsh Jari; 29) Saparsh Ganga; 30) Pallavi; 31) Apna Paraya; 32) Safalta Key Achuk Mantra; 33) Mehnat Par Bharosa Karo, Bhagya Par Nahin; 34) Sansar Kayaron Key Liye Nahin; 35) Karmyogi Vivekanand; 36) Shikago Mein Vivekanand; 37) Mahayogi Vivekanand; 38) Antheen; 39) Ekkis Chuninda Kahaniya; 40) Kedarnath Prlaye Ki Sachchi Kahaniyan-1; 41) Maurishis Ki Swarnim Samritiyan; 42) Kritaghan; 43) Prateeksha; 44) Bal Kahaniya ? Aao Seekhain Kahaniyo Se.
Literary, Artistic & Scientific Accomplishments	Wrote - Poems, Stories and Novels, Translated various books in more than 12 Indian and Foreign Languages; involved in various research work done on ?Nishank? Literature in Indian and Foreign Universities, Writings included in the curriculum of Indian and Foreign Schools and Universities Honorary Degree of DFC and D.Litt. from International Open University Colombo; Honorary Degree of Ph.D. and D.Litt. from various other Universities also ?Bharat Gaurav Samman? the highest Literary honour of Mauritus; International In-ordinary Talent honour.
Social & Cultural Activities	Actively associated with various Social activities; launched unique drive of `Swaran Ganga`; Organised Cultural Programmes World wide as a Minister of Culture in Uttar Pradesh.
Special Interests	Writing and Travelling, Reading Poems; Stories; Novels; Travelogues etc.; Making public relations, reading & writing specialized Articles on Himalayas
Favourite Pastime & Recreation	Writing; Watching good Social and Patriotic Movies.
Sports & Clubs
Countries Visited	Germany, Holland, Mauritius, Russia, Sri Lanka, etc.
Other Information	Born in a very poor family, father was a gardener. Hails from a humble family background