Praful Raval
Praful Raval is a Gujarati teacher, poet, essayist and short story writer.[1] Raval is a co-editor of Kavilok and Kumar and works as a general secretary of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad. He received Kumar Suvarna Chandrak in 1982. Early lifeRaval was born on 5 September 1948 in Viramgam to Jagjivandas and Subhadraben.[citation needed] Raval completed SSC from Sheth M. J High School, Viramgam.[citation needed] He completed his Bachelor of Arts from C. M Desai Arts and Commerce College, Viramgam in Gujarati and joined the School of Language, Gujarat University. He completed a Master of Arts, a Master of Philosophy and Ph.D.[citation needed] CareerRaval taught at L. C Kanya Vidyalaya, Viramgam from 1970 to 1983 and Sheth M. J High School, Viramgam from 1983 to 1984. In 1984, he founded Kruti Prakashan, a publishing company.[citation needed] In 1992, he founded a primary school namely Shishu Niketan, later known as Setu Vidyalaya. In 1995, he founded another school, Sarjan Vidyamandir, and served there as principal until 2006.[citation needed] In 2012, he became co-editor of Kumar. He works as general secretary of Gujarati Sahitya Parishad.[2] WorksPoetry
Biographical essays
Short stories
RecognitionHe received Kumar Suvarna Chandrak in 1982.[2] References
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