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Padma Awards 2026
January 28 , 2026
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- The President of India approved the conferment of 131 Padma Awards on the occasion of Republic Day 2026.
- Padma Awards are among the highest civilian awards of India and are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
- In 2026, the list includes 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards.
- The awards recognise distinguished service in fields like art, public affairs, medicine, literature, science, sports, and social work.
- The list includes 19 women awardees, 6 foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, and 16 posthumous awards.
- N. Rajam and Dharmendra Singh Deol (Posthumous) received Padma Vibhushan for contributions to art.
- Alka Yagnik, Mammootty, and Uday Kotak were awarded Padma Bhushan for achievements in art and trade.
- K. Vijay Kumar, R. Krishnan (Posthumous), and Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar received Padma Shri for service in civil service, art, and sports.
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