The Padma Awards, India’s highest civilian honours, are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day, 25 January, to recognize exceptional service in various categories.
The awards are conferred in three categories such as Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service; Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of a higher order; and Padma Shri for distinguished service across various fields.
Here are LIVE updates on Padma Award winners —
4:15 pm – Here’s the full list of awardees
4. Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda
9. Dharmiklal Chunilal Pandya
10. Gafruddin Mewati Jogi
16. Kollakkayil Devaki Amma G
18. Mahendra Kumar Mishra
19. Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai
21. Naresh Chandra Dev Varma
22. Nilesh Vinodchandra Mandlewala
24.Othuvar Thiruthani Swaminathan
30. Raghuveer Tukaram Khedkar
31. Rajastapathi Kaliappa Gounder
33. Ramchandra Godbole and Sunita Godbole
35. Sangyusang S Pongener
43. Thiruvarur Bakthavathsalam
3:55 pm – Speaking on a diverse set of awardees, the Ministry of Home Affairs said, “These are people who have dedicated entire lifetimes in service of Divyangjan, Women, Children, Dalits and Tribals – working in promoting Healthcare, Education, Livelihood, Sanitation, Sustainability, etc.”
It added, “From doctors working in local health challenges like Haemophilia to a neonatologist who set up India’s first human milk-bank … from preserving India’s indigenous heritage and promoting national integration in border States to promoting tribal languages and indigenous martial arts … from preserving dying arts and weaves to safeguarding the nation’s ecological wealth and championing swachta – this set of awardees truly epitomises everyday Indians silently going about their everyday lives, in service of Bharat Mata.”
3:44 pm – Lauding this year’s awardees, the Ministry of Home Affairs said, “Continuing with the principle of celebrating Ordinary Indians making Extraordinary Contributions, this year’s Padma Awards recognize a wide spectrum of unsung heroes from across the length and breadth of India.
The ministry added, “Each has overcome tremendous personal hardships and tragedies to not just excel in their chosen mediums, but go further on to serve society at large. These include individuals from marginalized Backwards and Dalit communities, primitive Tribes and hailing from remote and difficult terrains.”
3:34 pm – Dr Shyam Sundar from Uttar Pradesh will reportedly be conferred the Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Medicine, ANI reported.
3:24 pm – Mohan Nagar from Madhya Pradesh will be conferred the Padma Shri 2026 for his work in environmental conservation, ANI reported.
3:20 pm – Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai from Gujarat will be honored with the Padma Shri 2026 in the field of Art, ANI reported.
3:12 pm – Anke Gowda from Karnataka and Armida Fernandes from Maharashtra were awarded Padma Shri in the unsung heroes category, PTI reported. Gowde is being recognized in the field of literature and education.
3:10 pm – Bhagwadas Raikwar from Madhya Pradesh, Brij Lal Bhat from Jammu and Kashmir, were awarded Padma Shri in the unsung heroes category, according to PTI..
3:08 pm – Budri Thati from Chhattisgarh and Charan Hembram from Odisha are among the Padma Shri awardees recognized in the unsung heroes category, the news portal reported.
2:55 pm – Chiranji Lal Yadav from Uttar Pradesh and Dharmiklal Chunilal Pandya from Gujarat are among the Padma Shri awardees in the unsung heroes category, PTI reported, citing people aware of the development.
