{"id":832,"date":"2025-01-27T15:24:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T09:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=832"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:16:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:46:22","slug":"padma-awards-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Padma Awards 2025 Winners List"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/#Padma_Awards_2025\" >Padma Awards 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/#What_Are_Padma_Awards\" >What Are Padma Awards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/#History_of_Padma_Awards\" >History of Padma Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/#Types_of_Padma_Awards\" >Types of Padma Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/#Padma_Awards_2025_Winners_List\" >Padma Awards 2025 Winners List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/#Selection_Process_of_Padma_Awardee\" >Selection Process of Padma Awardee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/#Key_Facts_About_Padma_Awards\" >Key Facts About Padma Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/#Padma_Awards_2025_PDF\" >Padma Awards 2025 PDF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/#Impact_of_Padma_Awards\" >Impact of Padma Awards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/padma-awards-2025\/#Padma_Awards_FAQs\" >Padma Awards FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Padma Awards are among India&#8217;s most prestigious civilian honors, recognizing outstanding contributions in various fields. Presented annually on the eve of Republic Day, these awards celebrate excellence and dedication to the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Padma_Awards_2025\"><\/span><b>Padma Awards 2025<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Padma Awards 2025 honored 139 individuals for their exceptional contributions across fields. Padma Vibhushan awardees include Osamu Suzuki, who transformed India\u2019s automotive industry, and Justice (Retd.) J. S. Khehar, known for outlawing triple talaq. Other recipients are folk singer Sharda Sinha (posthumous), gastroenterologist Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy, writer M. T. Vasudevan Nair, violinist L. Subramaniam, and Kathak dancer Kumudini Lakhia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Padma Bhushan was awarded to 19 individuals, including economist Bibek Debroy (posthumous), ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, and hockey star P. R. Sreejesh. With 113 Padma Shri awards, this year\u2019s honors highlight excellence in arts, education, trade, and medicine, including 23 women and 13 posthumous recipients.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Padma_Awards\"><\/span><b>What Are Padma Awards?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Padma Awards honor individuals for their exceptional service in fields such as art, social work, science, engineering, medicine, literature, education, public affairs, and more. They are divided into three categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Vibhushan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For exceptional and distinguished service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Bhushan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For distinguished service of high order.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Shri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: For distinguished service in any field.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Padma_Awards\"><\/span><b>History of Padma Awards<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The awards were instituted in 1954 to recognize extraordinary contributions to society. Over the decades, the Padma Awards have become symbols of national pride, honoring individuals from diverse sectors, including non-residents and foreign nationals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Padma Awards, established in 1954, have been announced annually on Republic Day, except during certain political transitions (1978, 1979, and 1993-1997). Initially classified as Pahela Varg, Dusra Varg, and Tisra Varg, they were renamed Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri in 1955.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Padma Awards are open to both Indian citizens and foreigners for exceptional contributions to India or global progress, the awards have honored 343 Padma Vibhushan, 1339 Padma Bhushan, and 3644 Padma Shri recipients to date. While celebrating individual excellence, they emphasize societal impact and transformative contributions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Padma_Awards\"><\/span><b>Types of Padma Awards<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Padma Awards are classified into three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional service), Padma Bhushan (for distinguished service of high order), and Padma Shri (for distinguished service in any field). These awards recognize contributions across diverse domains, emphasizing excellence and societal impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Vibhushan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Second-highest civilian award, conferred for extraordinary service to the nation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Bhushan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Third-highest civilian award, recognizing service of high distinction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Shri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fourth-highest civilian award, awarded for excellence in any domain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-836 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/winners-of-padma-awards-2025.jpg?resize=382%2C215&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"types of padma awards\" width=\"382\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/winners-of-padma-awards-2025.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/winners-of-padma-awards-2025.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/winners-of-padma-awards-2025.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These awards highlight the government\u2019s commitment to acknowledging excellence and inspiring others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Padma_Awards_2025_Winners_List\"><\/span><b>Padma Awards 2025 Winners List<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 2025, the Padma Awards were presented to <\/span><b>139 distinguished individuals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across various categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Vibhushan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 7 awardees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Bhushan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 19 awardees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Shri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 113 awardees<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The list included achievers from fields such as medicine, literature, arts, science, and social work. Prominent recipients included:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Vibhushan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Shri Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy (Medicine), Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar (Public Affairs).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Bhushan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Shri Anant Nag (Art), Shri P.R. Sreejesh (Sports).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Padma Shri<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Shri Arijit Singh (Art), Smt. Mamata Shankar (Art)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>List of Padma Vibhushan 2025 Winner List<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SN<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Field<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State\/Country<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telangana<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justice (Retd.) Shri Jagdish Singh Khehar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandigarh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smt. Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri LakshminarayanaSubramaniam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri M. T. Vasudevan Nair (Posthumous)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature and Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Osamu Suzuki (Posthumous)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade and Industry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Japan<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smt. Sharda Sinha (Posthumous)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><b>List of Padma Vibhushan 2025 Winner List<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>SNo.<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Field<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>State\/Country<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri A Surya Prakash<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature and Education-Journalism<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Anant Nag<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Bibek Debroy(Posthumous)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature and Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCT Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Jatin Goswami<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Jose Chacko Periappuram<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Kailash Nath Dikshit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others-Archaeology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCT Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Manohar Joshi(Posthumous)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade and Industry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Nandamuri Balakrishna<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri P R Sreejesh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Pankaj Patel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade and Industry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Pankaj Udhas(Posthumous)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Rambahadur Rai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature and Education-Journalism<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sadhvi Ritambhara<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Work<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri S Ajith Kumar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Shekhar Kapur<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ms. Shobana Chandrakumar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Sushil Kumar Modi(Posthumous)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Vinod Dham<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science and Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States of America<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of Some Padma Shri 2025 Winner List<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SNo.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State\/Country<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Adwaita Charan Gadanayak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Achyut Ramchandra Palav<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Ajay V Bhatt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science and Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States of America<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Anil Kumar Boro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature and Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Arijit Singh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade and Industry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Arunoday Saha<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature and Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tripura<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Arvind Sharma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature and Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Ashok Kumar Mahapatra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Ashok Laxman Saraf<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Ashutosh Sharma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science and Engineering<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smt. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Budhendra Kumar Jain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri C S Vaidyanathan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Affairs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCT Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Hugh and Colleen Gantzer(Posthumous)(Duo)*<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature and Education-Journalism<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Inivalappil Mani Vijayan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smt. K Omanakutty Amma<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Kishore Kunal(Posthumous)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Civil Service<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri L Hangthing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others-Agriculture<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nagaland<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri R Ashwin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri R G Chandramogan<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade and Industry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smt. Radha Bahin Bhatt<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Work<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Radhakrishnan Devasenapathy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Ramdarash Mishra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature and Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NCT Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Ranendra Bhanu Majumdar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Ratan Kumar Parimoo<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Reba Kanta Mahanta<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Renthlei Lalrawna<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature and Education<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mizoram<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Ricky Gyan Kej<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shri Sajjan Bhajanka<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade and Industry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process_of_Padma_Awardee\"><\/span><b>Selection Process of Padma Awardee<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Padma Awardees are selected through a multi-stage process, starting with nominations from the public, state governments, and ministries. Here is the procedure adopted for the selection process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nomination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Open to the public, allowing individuals to nominate others or self-nominate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Screening<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Nominations are reviewed by the Padma Awards Committee, constituted by the Prime Minister.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Approval<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Recommendations are submitted to the President of India for final approval.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Presentation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The President at Rashtrapati Bhavan ceremonially presents the awards in March or April.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Facts_About_Padma_Awards\"><\/span><b>Key Facts About Padma Awards<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the following Key Facts about the Padma Awards which make it more exceptional awards:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Open to all, irrespective of race, gender, or occupation, except government employees (except doctors and scientists).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limitations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A maximum of 120 awards can be conferred annually, excluding posthumous awards and those for foreign nationals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No Titles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These awards are not considered titles under Article 18(1) of the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Padma_Awards_2025_PDF\"><\/span><b>Padma Awards 2025 PDF<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A detailed list of recipients, categorized by field and state, is available for download as the <\/span><b>Padma Awards 2025 PDF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the official government portal. This ensures transparency and accessibility to the public.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Padma_Awards\"><\/span><b>Impact of Padma Awards<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Padma Awards have a significant impact by recognizing and celebrating individuals who have made outstanding contributions in diverse fields. Here is the significance of these awards:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encouraging Excellence<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Inspire individuals to excel in their fields.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promoting Diversity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Recognize contributions across a wide array of domains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fostering Unity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Highlight the collective achievements of citizens, including NRIs and foreigners, enhancing national pride.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Padma_Awards_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Padma Awards FAQs<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-833 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-833.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-833.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-833.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-833.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-833.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1737968192\"><div id=\"sp-ea-833\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8330\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8330\" aria-controls=\"collapse8330\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the significance of the Padma Awards?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse8330\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-833\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8330\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The awards honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the nation, promoting excellence and inspiring others.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8331\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8331\" aria-controls=\"collapse8331\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How are Padma Awards recipients selected?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8331\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-833\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8331\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nominees are screened by a committee, and the final list is approved by the President of India.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8332\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8332\" aria-controls=\"collapse8332\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there a monetary reward associated with the Padma Awards?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8332\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-833\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8332\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, the Padma Awards do not offer any monetary rewards. They are honorary recognitions for exceptional service in various fields.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8333\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8333\" aria-controls=\"collapse8333\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who can be nominated for a Padma Award?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8333\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-833\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8333\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Both Indian citizens and foreign nationals who have made significant contributions to India or global development can be nominated.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-8334\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse8334\" aria-controls=\"collapse8334\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many categories of Padma Awards are there?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse8334\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-833\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-8334\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are three categories of Padma Awards: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the Padma Awards 2025, India&#8217;s prestigious civilian honors recognizing excellence across various fields. 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