Kailash Ray (1954) is a poet and socio – cultural activist.He has been writing poems and participating in different social work since his college days.He has published many poemsin Odia literature magazines and newspapers and HE HAS ONE one poetry collectionto his credit. .He has bagged many awards like Srikhetra Shree, Manthana Sahitya Sammana,Sarthaka Seva Sammana and so many for his poetry, social andtrade union activities.