Article Detail Name of first Indian to get Jnanpeeth Award ? Answer: G. Shankar Kurup Similar Questions : 1. Name of first woman of India to climb the mount everest ? Answer: Bachendri Pal 2. Name of the first Atomic Submarine of India ? Answer: I.N.S Chakra 3. Name of first Space Tourist of India ? Answer: Santosh George 4. Name of first Indian to get Jnanpeeth Award ? Answer: G. Shankar Kurup 5. Where is India's First nuclear centre ? Answer: Tarapur 6. Name of the first election commissioner of India ? Answer: Sukumar Sen. 7. Name of first Indian who won Billiards Trophy ? Answer: Wilson Jones Read more from - First in India