In 1976, she was awarded Jnanpith Award and the Padma Shri by the Government of India; D.Litt. by the Universities of Jabalpur, Rabindra Bharati, Burdwan and Jadavpur.
Pada 1976, ia dianugerahi Penghargaan Jnanpith dan Padma Shri oleh Pemerintah India; D.Litt oleh Universitas Jabalpur, Rabindra Bharati, Burdwan dan Jadavpur.