Padma Awards 2025 Announced, Check Complete Winners List

The Padma Awards are among the highest civilian honors in India, given to individuals for their exceptional contributions in various fields. These awa

The Padma Awards are among the highest civilian honors in India, given to individuals for their exceptional contributions in various fields. These awards are announced every year on Republic Day (January 26) and are divided into three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.

Padma Vibhushan

Padma Vibhushan: This is the second-highest civilian award in India. It is given for "exceptional and distinguished service." Recipients are individuals who have achieved remarkable success and made a significant impact in their respective fields.

1. Shri Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy - Medicine - Telangana
2. Justice (Retd.) Shri Jagdish Singh Khehar - Public Affairs - Chandigarh
3. Smt. Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia - Art - Gujarat
4. Shri Lakshminarayana Subramaniam - Art - Karnataka
5. Shri M. T. Vasudevan Nair (Posthumous) - Literature and Education - Kerala
6. Shri Osamu Suzuki (Posthumous) - Trade and Industry - Japan
7. Smt. Sharda Sinha (Posthumous) - Art - Bihar

Padma Bhushan

This is the third-highest civilian award. It is awarded for "distinguished service of a high order." Those who receive this award have made notable contributions that stand out on a national or international level.

Shri A Surya Prakash - Literature and Education-Journalism - Karnataka

Shri Anant Nag - Art - Karnataka

Shri Bibek Debroy (Posthumous) - Literature and Education - NCT Delhi

Shri Jatin Goswami - Art - Assam

Shri Jose Chacko Periappuram - Medicine - Kerala

Shri Kailash Nath Dikshit - Others-Archaeology - NCT Delhi

Shri Manohar Joshi (Posthumous) - Public Affairs - Maharashtra

Shri Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti - Trade and Industry - Tamil Nadu

Shri Nandamuri Balakrishna - Art - Andhra Pradesh

Shri P R Sreejesh - Sports - Kerala

Shri Pankaj Patel - Trade and Industry - Gujarat

Shri Pankaj Udhas (Posthumous) - Art - Maharashtra

Shri Rambahadur Rai - Literature and Education-Journalism - Uttar Pradesh

Sadhvi Ritambhara - Social Work - Uttar Pradesh

Shri S Ajith Kumar - Art - Tamil Nadu

Shri Shekhar Kapur - Art - Maharashtra

Ms. Shobana Chandrakumar - Art - Tamil Nadu

Shri Sushil Kumar Modi (Posthumous) - Public Affairs - Bihar

Shri Vinod Dham - Science and Engineering - USA

Padma Shri

This is the fourth-highest civilian award. It recognizes "distinguished service" in any field, including arts, education, sports, medicine, literature, and social work.

1. Shri Adwaita Charan Gadanayak - Art - Odisha
2. Shri Achyut Ramchandra Palav - Art - Maharashtra
3. Shri Ajay V Bhatt - Science and Engineering - United States of America
4. Shri Anil Kumar Boro - Literature and Education - Assam
5. Shri Arijit Singh - Art - West Bengal
6. Smt. Arundhati Bhattacharya - Trade and Industry - Maharashtra
7. Shri Arunoday Saha - Literature and Education - Tripura
8. Shri Arvind Sharma - Literature and Education - Canada
9. Shri Ashok Kumar Mahapatra - Medicine - Odisha
10. Shri Ashok Laxman Saraf - Art - Maharashtra
11. Shri Ashutosh Sharma - Science and Engineering - Uttar Pradesh
12. Smt. Ashwini Bhide Deshpande - Art - Maharashtra
13. Shri Baijnath Maharaj - Others-Spiritualism - Rajasthan
14. Shri Barry Godfray John - Art - NCT Delhi
15. Smt. Begam Batool - Art - Rajasthan
16. Shri Bharat Gupt - Art - NCT Delhi
17. Shri Bheru Singh Chouhan - Art - Madhya Pradesh
18. Shri Bhim Singh Bhavesh - Social Work - Bihar
19. Smt. Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara - Art - Karnataka
20. Shri Budhendra Kumar Jain - Medicine - Madhya Pradesh

Fields of Recognition

The Padma Awards are given in a wide range of disciplines, such as:

• Arts: For contributions to music, dance, painting, theater, and cinema.

• Science and Engineering: For innovations and advancements in technology, space, and research.

• Social Work: For efforts to improve society, such as helping the underprivileged or protecting the environment.

• Sports: For exceptional achievements in national and international sports.

• Medicine: For innovations and dedicated service in healthcare.

• Public Affairs: For impactful work in governance, politics, and public service.

How Are Recipients Chosen?

Anyone can nominate someone for a Padma Award, and self-nominations are also allowed. A committee reviews the nominations and recommends deserving candidates to the President of India, who approves the final list. The awards are presented by the President in a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Importance of Padma Awards

The Padma Awards celebrate the extraordinary efforts of individuals who have made India proud. They inspire others to strive for excellence and contribute to society. Recipients of these awards are seen as role models, and their stories motivate people to follow their passions and work hard.

Conclusion

The Padma Awards are a symbol of India’s recognition of talent, hard work, and service to the nation. They honor the diversity and brilliance of the country’s citizens and remind us that dedication and excellence are always celebrated.