Prof. (Dr.) Vikas Narayan Upadhyay
Education : M.A., LLB & Ph. D

Current Principal Engagements:
- Patron, Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Patna.
- Patron, Bihar Sanskrit Sanjiwan Samaj, Patna
- President, North Bihar Sanskritik Gaurav Sansthan, Muzaffarpur
- President, Sanskar Bharti North Bihar, Muzaffarpur
- President, Panchshakti Parishad, Muzaffarpur[NGO]
- Convenor, Indian Intellectual Society, Muzaffarpur[NGO]
- Chief Editor, Kavita India, Muzaffarpur[Quartly Literary Journal]
- General Secretary, Bihar Buddhijivi Sahityakar Parishad, Muzaffarpur
- M.D. Panch Shakti Prakashan, New Delhi/Patna/Ranchi/Muzaffarpur
- Academic Director, Delhi Public School, Muzaffarpur
- President, Human Right Protection Foundation, Muzaffarpur

Govt. Service[1960 to 1993] :
- HOD of English Naterhat School, Neterhat[Bihar Education Service 1960-67]
- Bihar Administrative Service[1967-93], served as B.D.O./C.O./Dy. Collector/S.D.O./Administrator, Municipal Corporation/Regional Director, Agriculture Marketing Board/M.D. Industrial Area development Authority/Joint Secretary to Govt. Of Bihar, Revenue Department.

Social Engagements :
Presidentry, Rotary Club of Licchavi,
Ex Coordinator, National Service Scheme, BRA, BU.
Member, Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi
Member PUCL(NGO)

Publications & Important Writings :
1. Nadi Pyasi [Poetry]
2. Han Mere Malik [Poetry]
3. Sagar Matha Kitani Bar [Poetry]
4. Hindi Kavita Mein Mithak Ki Bhumika [Literary Criticism]
5. Mai Hoon Nachiketa [Poetry]
6. Yeh Kavita Nahi Hai [Poetry]
7. Vichar Dhara Ka Sach [Socio-Mythological Thought]
8. Jwar-Jwar Mahasagar [Poetry]
9. Articles and research papers published in top level National and Local Journals

Editor :
1. Red Cross Society Muzaffarpur Smarika
2. Utkarsh
3. Garima
4. Shatdal
5. Kavita India[Bilingual Quarterly Literary Journal]
6. Many other Magazines And Books

Awards :
1. National Unity Awards - 1991
2. Sahitya Vibhusan Award - 1993
3. Kamta Prasad Singh "Kam" Award - 1994
4.Avantika[1999] award for special contribution in Art & Literature
5. Vishwa Hindi Millennium Award - 2000
6. Secular India Harmony Award - 2000
7. Mahqa Kavi Rakesh Shikhar Samman - 2001
8. Dr. L. N. Dubey Award 2001 from Jaimini Academy Panipat
9. Sohan Lal Drivdi National Award, Panipat
10. Ambiika Prasad 'Divya' National Award - Best Novel "Dronacharya" - 2007
Many other awards and Prizes from Govt. & Local Bodies.

Faith And Commitment :
Nationalism, Universal Brotherhood, Social Service And Total Change