Pujith Gayon (born in 1996), also known by his pen name GAYON, is an author, lawyer and a columnist from Guwahati, Assam. He has a B.A. LL.B from Symbiosis Law School and an LL.M (First Class) from Christ University. He has worked with NGOs (like Childline India Foundation and Aaranyak) and with top-tier law firms (like Economic Laws Practice, Bharucha & Partners, Fox Mandal and Majmudar & Partners). He has been involved in various research projects concentrated in North-East India and has worked with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on conservation efforts. Pujith regularly contributes to various publications and magazines and his columns have found their place in reputed national and regional dailies. He was awarded a National Certificate of Recognition by the Government of India for his contributions to the SNEHALAYA Foundation. Pujith also holds a degree in Spanish Guitar from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London.