Padma Awards 2026

• On January 25, 2026, the Government of India announced the names of 131 distinguished individuals for the Padma Awards 2026.

• These honors were conferred upon individuals who have made remarkable contributions in fields such as art, literature, education, science, medicine, social service, and others.

• The announced awards comprised 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards.

• These prestigious civilian honors were presented by President Droupadi Murmu at two separate investiture ceremonies held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

• The first ceremony took place on May 25, 2026, and the second on June 23, 2026.

• The Padma Awards are counted among India's highest civilian honors.

• Their objective is to recognize individuals who have made outstanding and inspiring contributions to nation-building and various sectors of society, and to accord national-level recognition to their work.

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