Dr. Vandana Khanduri

Dr. Vandana Khanduri is a distinguished Hindi writer, poet, and educator known for her profound emotional expression, social sensitivity, and versatile literary craft. Born in Rishikesh, she holds an M.Sc., B.Ed., and Ph.D., and currently serves as a Lecturer in Biology. Her creative range spans poetry, haiku, muktak, short stories, articles, research papers, and various classical and contemporary poetic forms. Dr. Khanduri has authored numerous acclaimed works, including Maa, Maine Mehsoos Kiya Hai, Khatti Meethi Yaadein, Jeevan Ka Safar, Nari Series (Part 1–3), Nari Ka Sankalp, Main Teri Patang Tu Meri Dor, Ek Shaam Veeron Ke Naam, Sukoon, Kursi Ka Khel, Aam Ke Aam Guthli Ke Daam and many others. Her writings have appeared in multiple anthologies, magazines, and literary collections.

She has been honored with several prestigious awards such as the Nari Shakti Sagar Samman (Uttarakhand), Amrita Pritam Kavitrī Samman, Atal Hindi Ratna Samman, Kalam Bolti Hai Sahitya Mani Samman, Hindi Sahitya Darpan Awards, Amrita Pritam Memorial Award 2022 (Haldwani), and numerous other recognitions for her contributions to literature. In 2025, she received several distinguished honors including Yoga Sadhak Samman, Matri-Shakti Samman, and Best Writer Awards from various national literary forums. Her work reflects deep emotional insight, women empowerment, cultural values, and humanitarian themes, making her an influential voice in contemporary Hindi literature.