Padma awards list is a sneak-peek into modern India’s journey: Here’s what data shows.
In 2026, science and engineering recorded their highest tally of Padma awardees in 12 years, while medicine logged its biggest haul in a decade. The two categories had 11 and 15 names, respectively, among the 131 recipients of India’s highest civilian honors announced by the government on Sunday evening ahead of Republic Day. Together, the…