Bandita Phukan

Bandita Phukan (born 16 February 1948) is an Indian novelist, short story writer, translator, children's author, and science fiction writer from Assam. She is the first woman from Assam and Northeast India to obtain a degree in mechanical engineering.

She began her literary career as a translator and later emerged as a prominent writer of science-based and children's literature. In 2011, she received the Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature for her novel Seujiya Dharani. She has published more than 120 books. Her work Mahan Bigyanir Shoishab Kal has been translated into the Bodo language.

Professional career

After completing her engineering degree, Phukan began her professional career with Assam Gas Company. She subsequently worked with Oil India Limited, Assam Conductors & Tubes Limited, and the Assam Industrial Development Corporation. In 2001, she opted for voluntary retirement from service. Phukan completed her engineering degree and worked in multiple engineering organizations.

Following her retirement, she briefly worked with an industrial organization in the United States before returning to Assam. She later devoted herself full-time to literary activities.