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January 26, 2026 7:36 AM

President Droupadi Murmu approves conferment of 131 Padma Awards

The Padma Awards for 2026 were announced on Saturday, with President Droupadi Murmu approving the conferment of 131 civilian honours, including two duo cases, on the eve of Republic Day. The Padma Awards, among the highest civilian honours in the country, are conferred in three categories — Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. They recognise distinguished service across a wide range of fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, m...

May 28, 2025 4:50 PM

President Murmu confers Padma Awards; PM Modi calls awardees’ journeys “deeply motivating”

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented the Padma Awards to 68 individuals across a diverse range of disciplines during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also attended the ceremony and expressed his admiration for the awardees. In a post on X, the prime minister said, "Attended the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II, where the Padma Awards were presented. The Padma awardees have made notable contributions to our society. The life jou...

April 29, 2025 11:41 AM

President Murmu confers Padma awards to 71 distinguished personalities

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday presented the Padma Awards to 71 individuals during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, honouring their contributions in fields such as the arts, public affairs, science, and sports. The awards included four Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 57 Padma Shri recognitions. This was the first phase of the 2025 Padma Awards presentation. Renowned violinist L. Subramaniam received the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to art. Former Suzuki Motor ...

March 2, 2025 6:46 PM

When National Platforms like Padma Awards are democratized by the govt and freed from the lobby system

The Padma Awards were instituted in 1954 with the vision of recognizing and honoring exceptional contributions by individuals in various fields of public service and excellence. The vision was to celebrate merit, selfless service, and outstanding achievements in disciplines such as art, literature, science, education, sports, medicine, social work, public affairs, and trade & industry, aiming to acknowledge excellence and dedication to public service without distinction of race, occupation, ...

September 9, 2024 9:04 PM

PM Modi urges more public nominations for Padma Awards as deadline nears

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to nominate remarkable individuals for the prestigious Padma Awards, as the deadline for nominations approaches on September 15, 2024. In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi said, "Over the last decade, we have honoured countless grassroots-level heroes with the #PeoplesPadma. Their life journeys have inspired many, with their resilience and commitment visible in their outstanding contributions." The Prime Minister emphasized that the ...

September 3, 2024 4:47 PM

Nominations open for Padma Awards 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that nominations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2025 are now open. The awards, to be announced on Republic Day 2025, recognize exceptional achievements and distinguished service across various fields. The nomination process, which began on May 1, 2024, will continue until September 15, 2024. For the first time, nominations will be accepted exclusively online through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in). The Padma Awards, comprising ...

April 22, 2024 8:43 AM

President Droupadi Murmu to confer Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

President Droupadi Murmu will present the Padma Awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi today (Monday). President Murmu will confer Padma Vibhushan on former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, and Bharatnatyam dancer Dr Padma Subrahmanyam. The Padma Vibhushan award will be given to Bindeshwar Pathak posthumously. Actor Mithun Chakraborty and singer Usha Uthup will receive the Padma Bhushan award. The other Padma Bhushan awardees include philanthropist ...