Dr. Rajendra Kishore Panda was awarded Kuvempu Awar 2020 . Rajendra Kishore Panda is an Indian poet and novelist from Odia language. He has published 16 poetry collections. The Kuvempu Rashtriya Puraskar, the national award was instituted in memory of late poet laureate Kuvempu. The prestigious award carries a cash award of Rs 5 lakh, a silver medal, and a citation.