Just one day before Republic Day, the Government of India announced the names of individuals who will be conferred the Padma Awards. People from various fields have been honored.
Padma Awards List: The Government of India has announced the Padma Awards. A total of 45 individuals have been selected for the Padma Shri honor (this year focusing primarily on unsung heroes). The announcement came on the eve of Republic Day. The President will personally present these awards to the recipients at Rashtrapati Bhavan. These honors recognize outstanding contributions in diverse fields. Let's take a look at who received the Padma Awards. Here is the complete list.
Padma Award Recipients
The Padma Awards list includes Anke Gowda, Armida Fernandez, Bhagwandas Raikwar, Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda, Brij Lal Bhat, Budhri Tati, Charan Hembram, Chiranji Lal Yadav, Dharmiklal Chunilal Pandya, Gafruddin Mewati Jogi, Hailey War, Inderjit Singh Sidhu, K. Pazhanivel, Kailash Chand Pant, Khem Raj Sundriyal, Kollakkayil Devaki Amma Ji, and Kumaraswami Thangaraj.
Nuruddin Ahmad and Shafi also received the honor.
Other recipients include Mahendra Kumar Mishra, Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai, Mohan Nagar, Naresh Chandra Dev Verma, Nilesh Vinodchandra Mandlevwala, Nuruddin Ahmad, Othuvar Tiruthani Swaminathan, Padma Gurmet, Pokhila Lekthepi, Punniyamurti Natेशन, R. Krishnan, Raghupat Singh, Raghuvir Tukaram Khedkar, Rajasthapati Kaliappa Gounder, Rama Reddy Mamidi, Ramchandra Godbole and Sunita Godbole, S. G. Sushila Amma, Sangyusang S. Pongener, and Shafi Shauk.
The list also features Shrirang Devba Lad, Shyam Sundar, Simanchal Patro, Suresh Hangawadi, Taga Ram Bhil, Techi Gubin, Thiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam, Vishwa Bandhu, and Yumnam Jatra Singh.
Full numbered list of Padma Shri 2026 recipients (45 in total, primarily unsung heroes):
- Anke Gowda
- Armida Fernandez
- Bhagwandas Raikwar
- Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda
- Brij Lal Bhat
- Budhri Tati
- Charan Hembram
- Chiranji Lal Yadav
- Dharmiklal Chunilal Pandya
- Gafruddin Mewati Jogi
- Hailey War
- Inderjit Singh Sidhu
- K. Pazhanivel
- Kailash Chand Pant
- Khem Raj Sundriyal
- Kollakkayil Devaki Amma Ji
- Kumaraswami Thangaraj
- Mahendra Kumar Mishra
- Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai
- Mohan Nagar
- Naresh Chandra Dev Verma
- Nilesh Vinodchandra Mandlevwala
- Nuruddin Ahmad
- Othuvar Tiruthani Swaminathan
- Padma Gurmet
- Pokhila Lekthepi
- Punniyamurti
- R. Krishnan
- Raghupat Singh
- Raghuvir Tukaram Khedkar
- Rajasthapati Kaliappa Gounder
- Rama Reddy Mamidi
- Ramchandra Godbole and Sunita Godbole
- S. G. Sushila Amma
- Sangyusang S. Pongener
- Shafi Shauk
- Shrirang Devba Lad
- Shyam Sundar
- Simanchal Patro
- Suresh Hangawadi
- Taga Ram Bhil
- Techi Gubin
- Thiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam
- Vishwa Bandhu
- Yumnam Jatra Singh
Key highlights of Padma Awards 2026
- Most recipients come from rural backgrounds or small towns.
- Many are senior citizens (aged 70–90+ years) who have dedicated their lives to selfless service.
- Fields include folk art, traditional medicine, education, environmental conservation, social justice, music, dance, and more.
- Diversity spans states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Assam, Manipur, Jharkhand, and others.
These awards highlight the government's recognition of ordinary citizens who have quietly strengthened society without seeking fame or media attention—such as folk musicians, retired conductors, rural healers, and lifelong social workers.