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Farewell to Sitimon Sawian

the first Padmashree awardee from Shillong

Sitimon Sawian of 92 years old the first Padmashree awardee from the State of Meghalaya, passed away on 26th June at her residence at Umsohsun.

Suffering from prolonged illness Born on 21st February 1924 was an educationist and social worker

Received the Padmashree award in 1974. An active member of the Seng Khasi, a socio-religious organization of the Khasis. 

Headmistress of Seng Khasi Primary School Mawkhar, Shillong, in 1955 and Higher Secondary level in 1967

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