New Delhi: On the eve of Republic Day, the central government on Sunday announced the names of the recipients of the prestigious Padma Awards, including Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. The Ministry of Home Affairs released the official list of awardees for the year.
The list includes 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awardees. Among them, 19 are women, and the list also features six individuals under the foreign, NRI, PIO, and OCI categories. Additionally, 16 awards were conferred posthumously.
TrendingPadma Vibhushan Awardees
Late actor Dharmendra Singh Deol was honoured posthumously with the Padma Vibhushan. In the field of public affairs, K T Thomas from Kerala received the award. Other recipients of the Padma Vibhushan include N Rajam from Uttar Pradesh for arts, P Narayanan from Kerala for literature and education, and the late V S Achuthanandan from Kerala for public affairs.
Padma Bhushan Awardees
The Padma Bhushan list includes notable names such as Alka Yagnik from Maharashtra, Bhagat Singh Koshyari from Uttarakhand, Kallipatti Ramasamy Palaniswami from Tamil Nadu, Malayalam actor Mammootty from Kerala, Dr. Nori Dattatreya from the USA, and tennis legend Vijay Amritraj. Posthumous awards were given to Piyush Pandey (Maharashtra), former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, V K Malhotra (Delhi), and others.
About Padma Awards
The Padma Awards are among the highest civilian honours in India, conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. They recognise exceptional service in various fields such as art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service.
The Padma Vibhushan is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service, Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of a high order, and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced annually on Republic Day and presented by the President of India at a formal ceremony usually held in March or April at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
My name is Bhupendra Singh Chundawat. I am an experienced content writer with several years of expertise in the field. Currently, I contribute to Daily Kiran, creating engaging and informative content across a variety of categories including technology, health, travel, education, and automobiles. My goal is to deliver accurate, insightful, and captivating information through my words to help readers stay informed and empowered.
Leave a Comment