Padma Awards 2024 Announced: Government Honors 45 Achievers; Check Full List

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):

1. Anke Gowda
2. Armida Fernandez
3. Bhagwandas Raikwar
4. Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda
5. Brij Lal Bhat
6. Budhri Tati
7. Charan Hembram
8. Chiranji Lal Yadav
9. Dharmiklal Chunilal Pandya
10. Gafruddin Mewati Jogi
11. Hailey War
12. Inderjit Singh Sidhu
13. K. Pazhanivel
14. Kailash Chand Pant
15. Khem Raj Sundriyal
16. Kollakkayil Devaki Amma Ji
17. Kumaraswami Thangaraj
18. Mahendra Kumar Mishra
19. Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai
20. Mohan Nagar
21. Naresh Chandra Dev Verma
22. Nilesh Vinodchandra Mandlevwala
23. Nuruddin Ahmad
24. Othuvar Tiruthani Swaminathan
25. Padma Gurmet
26. Pokhila Lekthepi
27. Punniyamurti
28. R. Krishnan
29. Raghupat Singh
30. Raghuvir Tukaram Khedkar
31. Rajasthapati Kaliappa Gounder
32. Rama Reddy Mamidi
33. Ramchandra Godbole and Sunita Godbole
34. S. G. Sushila Amma
35. Sangyusang S. Pongener
36. Shafi Shauk
37. Shrirang Devba Lad
38. Shyam Sundar
39. Simanchal Patro
40. Suresh Hangawadi
41. Taga Ram Bhil
42. Techi Gubin
43. Thiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam
44. Vishwa Bandhu
45. 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.