Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. BHOPAL: When an engineer from Khandwa dreamt of making technology accessible to ordinary people, computers were far from being as ubiquitous as they are today. This vision led Santosh Choubey from engineering towards education and science communication, and eventually took him to the worlds of literature, Hindi and international cultural engagement. On Monday, he was conferred an Honorary Doctorate at the first convocation of Babu Dinesh Singh University, Garhwa.
The honour recognises not a single achievement, but his contributions to education, science communication, social entrepreneurship, literature and creative writing, as highlighted by the university.
Born in Khandwa on September 22, 1955, Santosh Choubey began his professional journey with a background in engineering and administrative services. Even after being selected for the Indian Engineering Service and the Indian Administrative Service, his work extended beyond conventional professional roles. In 1985, he founded the All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology (AISECT).
At a time when computer technology remained largely inaccessible to large sections of Indian society, Choubey began working towards connecting technology with education and employment. His book ‘Computer: Ek Parichay’ helped make the concept of computers more accessible to Hindi readers. He also led Kala and Vigyan Jathas aimed at popularising science in remote parts of the country.
However, Choubey’s identity evolved beyond that of a science communicator. Literature became an equally significant part of his creative journey. As a poet, short-story writer and novelist, he has published seven story collections, four novels and four poetry collections.
His novels include Raag Kedar, Kya Pata Comrade Mohan, Jal Tarang and Sapnon Ki Duniya Mein Black Hole. For Jal Tarang, he received the Shailesh Matiyani Award and the International Valley of Words Award.
His literary engagement has extended beyond writing to editing and documentation. Through projects such as Katha Madhya Pradesh, Katha Desh, Katha Bhopal and Vigyan Katha Kosh, he has contributed to documenting and showcasing the diverse creative landscape of Hindi literature.
Another significant milestone in this journey has been Vishwarang. Launched in Bhopal in 2019, the international cultural initiative has sought to provide a global platform for the Hindi language and Indian culture. According to the information shared about the initiative, participants and cultural networks from more than 70 countries are now associated with Vishwarang.
Santosh Choubey has received several honours in India and abroad for his contributions to literature, Hindi and culture. These include the Vishwa Hindi Shikhar Samman, Bharat Gaurav Samman, Vatayan UK International Shikhar Samman, Lifetime Achievement Award and Max Müller International Honour, among others.
The Honorary Doctorate marks another significant recognition in his journey, but his story extends far beyond this distinction. What began with an effort to explain technology in Hindi evolved into a literary journey and subsequently into a sustained endeavour to take Hindi and Indian culture to a global audience.
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