Article Detail Name of first Indian to get Jnanpeeth Award ? Answer: G. Shankar Kurup Similar Questions : 1. Where was the first Post Office opened in India ? Answer: Kolkata in 1727 2. Name of first woman of India to get Ashok Chakra ? Answer: Nirja Mishra 3. Name of the first Indian President to Die in office ? Answer: Dr. Zakir Hussain 4. Name of the first Chinese pilgrim to visit India ? Answer: Fa-hien 5. Name of the First Indian Submarine ? Answer: I.N.S. Cauveri 6. First President of India ? Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad 7. Name of first Indian to get Jnanpeeth Award ? Answer: G. Shankar Kurup Read more from - First in India