President Droupadi Murmu will present 66 Padma Awards during the first Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening. The awards include 2 Padma Vibhushan, 6 Padma Bhushan, and 58 Padma Shri honours. The remaining recipients will receive their awards during the second ceremony to be held later.
The Government of India announced a total of 131 Padma Awards for 2026, comprising 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards. Among the awardees are 19 women, while 16 honours will be conferred posthumously.
Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honours and are announced every year on Republic Day. The awards recognise exceptional contributions across various fields, including art, literature, education, sports, medicine, science, social work, public affairs, and trade & industry. Source: News On Air
