Gita Upadhyay

Gita Upadhyay, 87, died on July 12, 2026. Gita Upadhyay was known publicly as an Indian writer and translator. She is known for her contributions to both Assamese and Nepali literature, particularly through translation works aimed at fostering cultural understanding. She was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in 2025 in the field of literature and education. She is noted as the first woman from the Gorkha community of Assam to obtain a post-graduate degree. Public biographical listings identify Upadhyay as an Indian writer and translator. This public record remains centered on Upadhyay's work as an Indian writer and translator and the documented milestones of that career.