Geeta Tripathee

Geeta Tripathee (Nepali: गीता त्रिपाठी; born, June 28, 1972) is a Nepali poet, lyricist, essayist, literary critic and scholar. An eminent writer in Nepali, Geeta Tripathee has two volumes of poetry collection, one of lyrical poems and seven books in other literary genre to her credit. She also writes for newspapers on issues concerning women, environment and societal injustice.
Geeta Tripathee is the recipient of 'Padmakanya Gold Medal - 2000', conferred by the Government of Nepal. She received 'Best Lyricist Award' in 2008 from 'Sanskritik Sansthan', the major cultural adjunct of Nepal Government.