Chandra Prasad Saikia

Chandra Prasad Saikia (1927–2006) was a writer from Assam, India. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha held at Hajo and Jorhat district, Assam in 1999 and 2000, respectively. Saikia was born on 8 July 1927 in Jalukgaon, Jhanji in Sivasagar district, Assam. After having primary education in Sivasagar he had left for Kolkata for higher education.

Literacy works Novels Edin Meghamallar Uttarkal Suryasnan Mandakranta Janmantar Maharathi Tore More Alokare Yatra

Short story collections Mayamriga Nachpati Phool Chakrabat Angikar Chandra Prasad Saikiar Nirbachita Galpa

Miscellaneous Dristikon Nirbachita Sampadakiya Americar Chithi

Saikia was also editor of various journals and newspapers, including Goriyoshi, The Assam Tribune, Prakash, Natun Dainik, and Asom Batori.

Awards and honours Assam Valley Literary Award Sahitya Akademi Award Padma Bhushan (2007) Publication Board Award (2000).