Sh. D. K.Vaid, popularly known as Darshan Darshi in literary arena is an eminent Dogri and English writer. He received Sahitya Akademi Award for his collection of dogri poetry entitled ‘ Kore Kaakal Korian Talian’ in 2006 and has also served as Convener, Dogri Advisory Board , Sahitya Akademi , New Delhi.