Dr. Lalit Narayan Rath
About Dr. Lalit Narayan Rath
Dr. Lalit Narayan Rath is a multifaceted personality—an Entrepreneur, Advocate, Lyricist,
and Cultural Icon—whose life journey blends innovation, leadership, and service to society.
He is the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of Muzart Transport Pvt. Ltd., Muzart Media Pvt.
Ltd., and Muzart Constructions Pvt. Ltd., steering businesses in transport, media, and
infrastructure. With over three decades of experience, he also served as a Port Officer at
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), gaining valuable expertise in
operations, trade, and administration.
Beyond entrepreneurship, Dr. Rath has earned acclaim as one of Odisha’s most respected
lyricists. His creations in Odia cinema and music have resonated with audiences across India
and abroad, making him a cultural voice with wide admiration. His upbringing in a culturally
rooted family has shaped lyrics that reflect depth, sensitivity, and originality, winning
praise from fans, scholars, and critics alike.
He has been entrusted with numerous honorary roles, serving as Lifetime Mentor & Advisor for
Odiya Jatra Lover, Samvedana (Empowering Empathy), Nikhila Odisha Swechasebi Mahasangha
(NOSM), and Jatra Sanskruti Surakhya Manchha. He is also the Executive Secretary of Purbasha
Trust, Vice Chairman of Sthapana Charitable Trust, Executive Member of Prayas, and Governing
Body Member of Samvedana. His leadership extends further as CDA of Reliance and Honorary
Writer for Shubhakarma Newspaper, Susambad Digital Media (PRESS) and Bishesha Khabar
(PRESS), while also serving as Odisha Bureau Chief of Matibhasa Newspaper (PRESS) . In
addition, he contributes as Honorary General Secretary & Cultural Secretary of Human Rights
(Niti Ayog ID No: CHRC-2021/0272409/2019-20), Cultural Secretary of Utkal Federation of
United Nations Association (Affiliated to IFUNA, New Delhi & WFUNA, GENEVA, New York),
Honorary Director of Life Style Foundation, and Director of Indo TV Odiya Foundation (PRESS)
Academically, Dr. Lalit Narayan Rath is equally accomplished, holding a Doctorate in Law &
Public Administration, BA, LLB, and PGDM in HR from AIMA (All India Management Association)
, along with professional diplomas in Secretarial Practice, Export & Import, Port & Shipping
Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and Computer Applications.
His stellar journey has been recognized with numerous honors, such as Guru Gopi Krushna
Award (2021), Seva Ratna Award (2021), Biswa Odisha Sanskruti Sanman Award (2021), Eminent
Lyricist Awards from IFUNA ( Indian Federation of United Nations Association) and Human
Rights (2021), Police, Public & Press Award (2022), Utkal Seva Sanman Award (2023),
Banichitra Sanman Award (2023), Odisha Music Award (2022), and commendations from the
Honourable Governor of Odisha (2022 , 2023 & 2025). Other recognitions include Matibhasa
Saraswata Award (2022), Aradhana Sanman Award (2020), Jaswanta Kala & Sanman Award (2021)
from Odisha Sahitya Academy (Govt.of Odisha), Kapila Muni Sanman Award (2022), Samvedana
Excellence Award (2022), Sanskruti Sanman Award (2023) ) from Odisha Sahitya Academy
(Govt.of Odisha), Jasobanta Das Sanskruti Sanman (2023) from Odisha Sahitya Academy (Govt.of
Odisha) , Jana Sampark Award from Small Medium News Paper Editor Association ( 2024), Sanman
Sananda State Level Journalist Award from M/s Subudhi Broilers, Jatani ( 2024), Award from
Adani Ports & Logistics in recognition and appreciation of the invaluable contribution
towards highest cargo achieved in a single day i.e. 2,56,000 MT (2025) , Shri Janaki Ballabh
Patnaik (Former Governor of Assam) Yuva Pativa Award (2025), Shri Gopal Jew Sahitya
Sanskruti Parishad & Pathagara State Sahitya Award from Kolkata( 2025), State Level
Journalist Award from OPJC (Odisha Journalist Protection Cell- 2025) and the Jewel of Odisha
Award for his outstanding contribution to art, culture, and society.
Today, Dr. Lalit Narayan Rath stands as an inspiration—an entrepreneur shaping industries, a
lyricist preserving cultural heritage, and a humanitarian devoted to upliftment. His
unwavering vision and multifaceted contributions make him a true icon whose legacy will
continue to guide and inspire generations.
