Who was the first woman Assamese poet to receive the Padma Shri in 1957?

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Alakananda was awarded the Padma Shri in 1957 as the first woman Assamese poet. She also became the first female chairperson of the Assam Sahitya Sabha. The Padma Shri is India\'s fourth highest civilian award, instituted in 1954. Assam Sahitya Sabha is a literary organization in Assam established in 1917. Alakananda\'s recognition occurred in the early years of the award\'s history.

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Alakananda Alakananda was awarded the Padma Shri in 1957 as the first woman Assamese poet. She also became the first female chairperson of the Assam Sahitya Sabha. The Padma Shri is India\'s fourth highest civilian award, instituted in 1954. Assam Sahitya Sabha is a literary organization in Assam established in 1917. Alakananda\'s recognition occurred in the early years of the award\'s history.

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