March 16, 2026 12:18 PM

Nominations for Padma Awards 2027 open; submissions to close on July 31

The Centre has opened nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards 2027, one of the country’s highest civilian honours. The nomination process began on March 15 and will remain open until July 31, 2026. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), nominations will be accepted only through the online Rashtriya Puraskar Portal. The awards will be announced on the occasion of Republic Day in 2027. Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honours and ...

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 ...