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{{Short description|Indian academic and folklorist}}
{{Infobox scholar
| name = Anil Kumar Boro
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1961|12|9|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Kahitama, [[Assam]], India
| occupation = Professor, Scholar, Author
| education = [[Gauhati University]] (Ph.D.)
| awards = [[Padma Shri]] (2025), [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] (2013)
| notable_works = ''A History of Bodo Literature'', ''Delphini Onthai Mwadai Arw Gubun Gubun Khonthai''
}}

'''Anil Kumar Boro''' (born 9 December 1961) is an Indian academic and [[folklorist]] known for his contributions to Bodo literature and folklore studies. He heads the Department of Folklore Studies at [[Gauhati University]], and was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in 2025 for his work in literature and education.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune |first=The Assam |date=2025-01-26 |title=Five Padma awardees from Assam bring laurels to state |url=https://assamtribune.com/assam/five-padma-awardees-from-assam-bring-laurels-to-the-state-1565976 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-25 |title=Padma awards 2025: 12 distinguished personalities from northeast conferred prestigious awards |url=https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/padma-awards-2025-12-distinguished-personalities-from-northeast-conferred-prestigious-awards-1160654-2025-01-25 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=India Today NE |language=hi}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==
Anil Kumar Boro was born on 9 December 1961 at Kahitama village near the [[Manas National Park]], [[Assam]], India. He completed his schooling at NKB High School, Kahitama, and pursued higher education at B.H. College, Howly. Then at [[Gauhati University]] he earned a master's degree in English literature and a Ph.D. in folklore studies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Digital Desk |first=Northeast Live |date=2025-01-26 |title=Assam Celebrates One Padma Bhushan, 4 Padma Shri In Art, Literature And Culture |url=https://northeastlivetv.com/topnews/assam-celebrates-one-padma-bhushan-4-padma-shri-in-art-literature-and-culture/ |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Northeast Live |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2013-12-19 |title=3 from northeast to get Sahitya Akademi awards |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/3-from-northeast-to-get-sahitya-akademi-awards/articleshow/27632338.cms |access-date=2025-02-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Career ==
Boro began his academic career as a lecturer in English at Dimoria College, Khetri, in 1988. In 2000, he joined the Department of Folklore Studies at [[Gauhati University]], where he heads of the Department. His research focuses on [[folk literature]], postmodernism, and Bodo literature, significantly contributing to the study and preservation of indigenous cultures in India.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pragyanxetu |date=2025-01-28 |title=Anil Kumar Boro ( Padma Shri 2025) |url=https://pragyanxetu.com/anil-kumar-boro-padma-shri-2025/ |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=প্ৰজ্ঞানসেতু since 2013: নিৰ্ধাৰিত সপোন নিৰ্ভীক ভৱিষ্যত |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Boro |first=Anil |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=aDvxjgEACAAJ |title=Folk Literature of the Bodos |date=2014 |publisher=N.L. Publications |isbn=978-81-909739-2-2 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Literary contributions ===
Boro has authored several books and research papers on Bodo folklore and literature. His notable works include:
* ''A History of Bodo Literature''<ref>{{Cite book |last=Boro |first=Anil |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=G89htwAACAAJ |title=A History of Bodo Literature |date=2010 |publisher=Sahitya Akademi |isbn=978-81-260-2807-8 |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Delphini Onthai Mwadai Arw Gubun Gubun Khonthai'' (which won him the [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] in 2013)

His writings have played a crucial role in documenting and preserving Bodo folklore, making them accessible to wider academic and cultural audiences.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Guptā |first=Ramaṇikā |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FWCiWWeRCU4C&dq=%22Anil+Kumar+Boro%22&pg=PA35 |title=Indigenous Writers of India: North-East India |date=2006 |publisher=Concept Publishing Company |isbn=978-81-8069-300-7 |language=en}}</ref>

== Achievements and recognition ==
* [[Padma Shri]] (2025) – For contributions to literature and education<ref>{{Cite web |title=Assam's Artistic Luminaries Shine with Padma Awards {{!}} Entertainment |url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/3239623-assams-artistic-luminaries-shine-with-padma-awards |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=Devdiscourse |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-01-25 |title=Full list of Padma Awards 2025 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/full-list-of-padma-awards-2025/article69141094.ece |access-date=2025-02-03 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* [[Sahitya Akademi Award]] (2013)– For his poetry collection<ref name=":0" />
* Rangsar Literary Award – Awarded by the [[Bodo Sahitya Sabha]]
* Participated in various international literary festivals such as the Obidos International Literature Festival (Portugal, 2019) and the SOA Literature Festival (Bhubaneswar, 2024).
* Presented research papers at prestigious conferences, including the International Society for Folk Narrative Research (ISFNR) Conference in Italy (2018).

== Personal life ==
Anil Kumar Boro keeps his personal life private. He is known for mentoring young researchers and students in folklore studies. His dedication to education and literature has earned him great respect in academic circles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune |first=The Assam |date=2023-12-21 |title=Wordle 915 answer today December 21: Click here to check hints and clues for the word of the day |url=https://assamtribune.com/archive/wordle-915-answer-today-december-21-click-here-to-check-hints-and-clues-for-the-word-of-the-day-1510706 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Legacy and impact ==
Boro's work has played a significant role in promoting [[Bodo culture]] and language. His research has contributed to preserving indigenous knowledge systems and fostering a deeper understanding of Assam’s literary traditions. His scholarly contributions continue to inspire upcoming generations of writers and folklorists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-25 |title=Padma Awards 2025: Paralympians, Spiritual Guru, Fruit Farmer Among People To Get Prestigious Award {{!}} Full List |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/india/padma-awards-2025-paralympians-spiritual-guru-fruit-farmer-among-people-to-get-prestigious-award-check-full-list-10214806 |access-date=2025-02-03 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[Folklore of India]]
* [[Sahitya Akademi Award]]
* [[Gauhati University]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://gauhati.ac.in/index.php/member/arts/folklore-research-department-(renamed-as-folklore-studies)/anil-kumar-boro Gauhati University Profile]
* [https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ka4IUUAAAAAJ&hl=en Anil Kumar Boro on Google Scholar]

{{Padma Shri Award Recipients in Literature & Education|state=collapsed}}

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[[Category:Indian academic administrators]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Shri in literature and education]]

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