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Padma Awards 2026
Padma Awards 2026
On the eve of the 77th Republic Day (January 25, 2026), President Droupadi Murmu approved the conferment of 131 Padma Awards. This year’s list continues the "People's Padma" tradition, highlighting a mix of global icons, cultural legends, and "unsung heroes" who have made extraordinary contributions to society.
Padma Awards 2026: Summary
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Category
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Number of Awards
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Padma Vibhushan (Exceptional & Distinguished Service)
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05
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Padma Bhushan (Distinguished Service of High Order)
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13
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Padma Shri (Distinguished Service in any field)
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113
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Total
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131
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Quick Facts: The 2026 list includes 19 women, 16 posthumous awardees, and 6 recipients from the Foreigner/NRI/PIO/OCI category.
Key Awardees: List of Winners
1. Padma Vibhushan (Highest Honor)
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Name
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Field
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State/Country
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Shri Dharmendra Singh Deol (Posthumous)
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Art
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Maharashtra
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Shri V.S. Achuthanandhan (Posthumous)
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Public Affairs
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Kerala
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Shri K.T. Thomas
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Public Affairs
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Kerala
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Ms. N. Rajam
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Art
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Uttar Pradesh
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Shri P. Narayanan
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Literature & Education
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Kerala
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2. Padma Bhushan
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Name
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Field
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State/Country
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Shri Mammootty
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Art
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Kerala
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Ms. Alka Yagnik
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Art
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Maharashtra
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Shri Vijay Amritraj
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Sports
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USA / India
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Shri Uday Kotak
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Trade & Industry
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Maharashtra
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Shri Shibu Soren (Posthumous)
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Public Affairs
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Jharkhand
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Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari
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Public Affairs
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Uttarakhand
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3. Key Padma Shri Highlights
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Name
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Field
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Notable For
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Shri Rohit Sharma
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Sports
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Indian Cricket Captain (WC 2024 winner)
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Ms. Harmanpreet Kaur
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Sports
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Indian Women's Cricket Captain
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Shri R. Madhavan
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Art
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Acclaimed Actor and Filmmaker
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Shri Anke Gowda
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Social Work
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Created a library of 2M+ books (Unsung Hero)
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Ms. Armida Fernandez
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Medicine
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Pioneer of Asia’s first human milk bank
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Important Facts to Know
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Posthumous Honors: Iconic actor Dharmendra and veteran politician V.S. Achuthanandhan were honored posthumously with the Padma Vibhushan.
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The "Unsung Heroes": About 45 recipients were recognized in the "Unsung Heroes" category—individuals working at the grassroots level in fields like agriculture, archaeology, and social service.
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Sports Milestone: This year saw a heavy emphasis on cricket, recognizing both Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur for their leadership and World Cup contributions.
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First Foreign Coach: Vladimir Mestvirishvili (Georgia) became the first foreign wrestling coach to receive a Padma Shri (posthumously) for training Indian Olympic medalists.
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