Manoj Kumar Pandey is an Indian poet, story writer, editor and critic. He has written four books of stories namely Shahtut, Pani, Khazana and Badalta hua Desh. Many stories have been staged by theatrical institutions of the country. He has received Vanmali Yuva Katha Samman (2019), Ram Advani Award for Stories (2018), Rabindra Kalia Smriti Katha Samman (2017), Spandan Kriti Samman (2015), Indian Language Council’s Youth Award (2014) and Meera Memorial Award (2011).