Correct Answer : December 7th, 2021
Padma Shri awardee "Nanda Kishore Prusty" passed away on December 7th, 2021, at the age of 104, after fighting a prolonged battle with Covid-19. As soon as the reports of his demise came, several big names, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed their condolences.
He is a well-known teacher from Odisha, He belonged to Kantira village in Jajpur district, Odisha.