Which litterateur from Madhya Pradesh was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025 for contribution to literature and education?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Jagdish Joshila 

Explanation:
• Jagdish Joshila was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025 in the field of Literature and Education for his extensive contributions to Nimadi literature.
• He is a renowned novelist and writer from Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, and is considered a pioneer of Nimadi prose.
• Over a career spanning more than 50 years, he has authored or translated over 50 works, including novels, poetry collections, and a comprehensive Nimadi grammar and dictionary.
• His notable works include Jan Nayak Tantya Mama, Bhalai Ki Jad Patthal Mein, and Amar Shaheed Maharao Bakhtawar Singh Rathore.
• He also played a key role in the establishment of the Kranti Surya Tantya Bhil Vishwavidyalaya in 2024 to promote education and Nimadi culture.

Information Booster:
• The government announced a total of 139 Padma Awards for 2025 on the eve of Republic Day, including 113 Padma Shri awards.
• From Madhya Pradesh, five individuals were selected for the Padma Shri in 2025: Jagdish Joshila (Literature), Bheru Singh Chouhan (Art), Harchandan Singh Bhatty (Art), Dr. Budhendra Kumar Jain (Medicine), and Sally Holkar (Trade and Industry).
• Jagdish Joshila's pen name "Joshila" was given to him by the legendary Hindi poet Makhanlal Chaturvedi.

Additional Knowledge:
(a) Bheru Singh Chouhan (Option a)
• He received the Padma Shri in 2025 in the field of Art for his work as a Nirgun Kabir singer from the Indore region.

(b) Vinayak Lohani (Option b)
• He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025 for his contributions to Social Work in West Bengal, particularly for his work with underprivileged children.

(c) Harchandan Singh Bhatti (Option c)
• He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2025 in the field of Art for his significant contributions to tribal art design and his role as the chief designer of the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum