Solution | Ashapoorna Devi, also known as Ashapurna Debi, was a renowned Bengali novelist and poet from India. Her contributions to literature were widely recognized, as she was bestowed with several prestigious awards. In 1976, the Government of India honored her with the Jnanpith Award and Padma Shri. Additionally, she received honorary D.Litt. degrees from Jabalpur University, Rabindra Bharati University, Burdwan University, and Jadavpur University. In 1989, Vishwa Bharati University conferred upon her the esteemed Deshikottam title in recognition of her literary achievements. |