Padma Awards 2026
Why in News?
The President of India conferred the second set of 65 Padma Awards 2026 during the Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honours and recognize exceptional contributions in fields such as public affairs, literature, education, science, medicine, sports, arts, social work, and public service.
About the Padma Awards
The Padma Awards are conferred annually in three categories:
Padma Vibhushan
India’s second-highest civilian award after the Bharat Ratna. It is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.
Padma Bhushan
Awarded for distinguished service of a high order in any field.
Padma Shri
Awarded for distinguished service and outstanding contributions across diverse disciplines.
Complete List of Major Padma Awardees 2026
Padma Vibhushan Awardees
| Awardee | Field |
|---|---|
| K.T. Thomas | Public Affairs |
| P. Narayanan | Literature & Education |
Key Padma Bhushan Awardees
| Awardee | Field |
| Dattatreyudu Nori | Medicine (Oncology) |
| S.K.M. Maeilanandhan | Industry |
| Vellappally Natesan | Social Work & Education |
| Shibu Soren (Posthumous) | Public Affairs |
| Vijay Amritraj | Sports (Tennis) |
| Mammootty | Arts (Cinema) |
| Alka Yagnik | Arts (Music) |
Notable Padma Shri Awardees
| Awardee | Field |
| Chandramouli Gaddamanugu | Science & Engineering |
| Budhri Tati | Social Work |
| Guru Sangyusang Pongener | Folk Art & Culture |
| Vladimir Mestvirishvili (Posthumous) | Sports Coaching |
| Asok Kumar Haldar | Literature |
| Rohit Sharma | Cricket |
| Savita Punia | Hockey |
| R. Madhavan | Cinema |
| Satish Shah (Posthumous) | Cinema |
Significance of Padma Awards
The Padma Awards celebrate excellence and service across disciplines while recognizing individuals who have contributed significantly to nation-building, cultural preservation, scientific innovation, sports excellence, social empowerment, and public welfare.
Important Facts for UPSC, UPPSC & Other Competitive Exams
- Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honours.
- Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian award.
- Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award.
- Padma Awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.
- The awards are conferred by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Shibu Soren and Vladimir Mestvirishvili received awards posthumously.
- Chandramouli Gaddamanugu played a key role in the Akash Missile System.
- Budhri Tati is known for education and women empowerment initiatives in Bastar.
Discover more from Srishti IAS
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
