Padma Awards 2026: Uday Kotak, Dharmendra, Rohit Sharma Honored
- The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the 2026 Padma Awards on January 25, recognizing 131 individuals for distinguished service in various fields.
- The Padma Awards are conferred in three categories, based on the level of distinction achieved: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.Padma Vibhushan recognizes exceptional and distinguished service;...
- For 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced five Padma Vibhushan awards, 13 Padma Bhushan awards, and 113 Padma Shri awards.
Padma Awards 2026 Announced
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The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the 2026 Padma Awards on January 25, recognizing 131 individuals for distinguished service in various fields. These awards, among India’s highest civilian honors, are presented annually on the eve of Republic Day.
Award Categories
The Padma Awards are conferred in three categories, based on the level of distinction achieved: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.Padma Vibhushan recognizes exceptional and distinguished service; padma Bhushan honors distinguished service of a higher order; and Padma Shri acknowledges distinguished service in any field.
2026 Award Distribution
For 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced five Padma Vibhushan awards, 13 Padma Bhushan awards, and 113 Padma Shri awards. The total of 131 awards includes two instances were an award was jointly conferred upon two individuals, counted as a single award.
Notable Recipients
Former Kerala chief minister and veteran communist leader V.S. Achuthanandan and actor Dharmendra are among the recipients of the 2026 Padma Awards.