Kapil Tiwari
# Kapil Tiwari

Kapil Tiwari is an Indian folk philanthropist. He was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution in folk in 2020.

## Early life and education

Tiwari is from Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh.In 1979, he had done doctorate in Hindi Literature from Sagar University and went to Bhopal.

## Career

Tiwari was the former director of Adivasi Lokkala Academy and a member of Bharat Bhawan. He had worked for the development of folk and tribal communities. He has edited 39 books associated with the folk culture.

## Awards

* In 2020, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian Government for his contribution in folk.
