An ailing and penniless Amar Kant was planning to sell his awards and mementos for buying food and medicines. His books are taught in several universities and schools in Russia, Japan and India. He is a recipient of the Soviet Land Nehru Award.

Uttar Pradesh had honoured Amar Kant for his invaluable contributions to Hindi literature and conferred Mahatma Gandhi award, Sahitya Bhusan Award and Sahitya Academy Award on him.

Talking to The Indian Express, Bharatiya Jnanpeeth director and famous writer Ravindra Kalia said he found it surprising that the UP Government was neglecting Amar Kant while the MP Government had offered help.

His contemporary, Doodhnath, and noted lawyer Ravi Kiran Jain said they hoped the governments at the state and Centre would also come forward with help for the ailing writer, given the fact that he requires expensive medical treatment.