Jagannath Prasad Das (born 26 April 1936) is an Indian writer, poet, painter, playwright and novelist who writes in Odia.

He has chosen to settle down in Delhi after taking premature retirement from Government service and is involved in the cultural and social life of the city where he lives.

[citation needed] He edited the first ever anthology of Odia Short Stories in English translation.

[citation needed] He has edited an anthology of poetry from different Indian languages (with K.Satchidanandan), and a volume of essays, Films for Children.

[citation needed] Das has been awarded the following Fellowships for research and creative writing: