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Padma Awards 2026 | NATION

S K M Mylananthan Padma Shri Number of Padma
13 Padma Bhushan Awardees
(Social Work)
Tamil Nadu 113 Awards received in
each field

Arts 44 (2 Padma Vibhushan, 4 Padma
Bhushan, 38 Padma Shri)
Shatavadhani Literature 18 (1 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma
R Ganesh Shri)
(Art) Medicine 15 (2 Padma Bhushan, 13 Padma Shri)
Karnataka
Public Affairs 7 (2 Padma Vibhushan, 4 Padma
Bhushan, 1 Padma Shri)
Social Service 13 (1 Padma Vibhushan, 12 Padma
Shri)
Shibu Soren Sports 9 (1 Padma Bhushan, 8 Padma Shri)
(Posthumous) Trade and Industry 4 (1 Padma Bhushan, 3 Padma Shri)
(Public Affairs) Civil Service 2 Padma Shri
Jharkhand
Science and 11 Padma Shri
Engineering
Others 8 Padma Shri
Total 131

Uday Kotak
(Trade and Industry)
Maharashtra
Congratulations to all the Padma
Awardees for their outstanding
contributions to the nation. Their
excellence, dedication, and service in
various fields enrich the fabric of our
V. K. Malhotra
(Posthumous) society. The honour reflects the spirit
(Public Affairs) of commitment and excellence that
Delhi continues to inspire future generations.

Narendra Modi, Prime Minister

path of inspiration. The recipients of the Padma Shri
Vellappally award in the fields of social service, education, literature,
Natesan and art have brought about positive change in the lives
(Public Affairs)
Kerala of many through their continuous contributions. These
honours reflect their sustained role in shaping India’s
cultural and intellectual landscape, truly embodying the
spirit of the People’s Padma. The Padma awardees have
demonstrated that effective contributions to nation-build-
ing are possible through the conscious fulfilment of social
Vijay Amritraj responsibilities. This will undoubtedly inspire more people
(Sports)
USA to serve society selflessly. n

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