New Delhi: Ahead of Republic Day, the list of Padma Awardees for 2026 has emerged, highlighting a group of unsung heroes from diverse backgrounds. According to sources, the list includes names like Kailashchand, Braj Lal Bhatt, Dr. Shyam Sundar, among others. However, the government has yet to make an official announcement.
The Padma Awards recognise exceptional contributions by ordinary citizens who have faced significant personal hardships, struggles, and tragedies. Despite these challenges, these individuals have excelled in their fields and dedicated themselves to serving society. Many awardees come from marginalised communities including backward classes, Dalits, tribal groups, and people from remote and inaccessible regions.
These heroes have devoted their lives to the welfare of differently-abled persons, women, children, Dalits, and tribal populations. Their efforts span improving healthcare, enhancing education, livelihood, sanitation, sustainable development, and empowering vulnerable sections of society.
The 2026 Padma Awardees include doctors working on local health issues such as haemophilia, and neonatal specialists who established India’s first human milk bank. Some have preserved India’s indigenous heritage and strengthened national unity in border states. Others have played key roles in safeguarding tribal languages, traditional martial arts, endangered crafts, and handloom traditions. Many have contributed significantly to ecological conservation and cleanliness initiatives.
This year’s list honours numerous unsung heroes recognised for their indomitable courage, dedication, and social service across various fields, bringing pride to the nation.
Reported names in the list include Anke Gauda, Armida Fernandez, Bhagwandas Raykar, Bhiklya Ladkya Dhinda, Braj Lal Bhatt, Budhri Tati, Charan Hembram, Chiranjilal Yadav, Dharmik Lal Chunilal Pandya, Gafuruddin Mewati Jogi, Haily War, Inderjit Singh Sidhu, K. Pajanivel, Kailashchandra Pant, Khem Raj Sundriyal, Kollakkayil Devaki Amma Ji, Kumaraswami Thangaraj, Mahendra Kumar Mishra, Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai, Mohan Nagar, Naresh Chandra Dev Verma, Nilesh Vinodchandra Mandlewala, Nuruddin Ahmed, Othuvar Tiruthani Swaminathan, Padma Gurmeet, Pokhila Lekthepi, Punniamurthy Natesan, R. Krishnan, Raghupat Singh, Raghuvir Tukaram Khedkar, Rajastapati Kaliyappa Gounder, Rama Reddy Mamidi, Ramchandra Godbole, Sunita Godbole, S. G. Sushilamma, Sangyusang S. Pongener, Shafi Shauk, Srirang Devaba Lad, Shyam Sundar, Simanchal Patro, Suresh Hangawadi, Taga Ram Bhil, Techi Gubin, Thiruvarur Bakthavatsalam, Vishv Bandhu and unnamed Jatra Singh.
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