Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda to Receive Padma Shri for Tarpa Music

• Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda, a tribal musician from Palghar, Maharashtra, will be conferred the Padma Shri award in 2026 for his contributions to Tarpa music.
• Dhinda expressed happiness, stating the award honors the tribal community, Jawhar tehsil, and Palghar district, recognizing Tarpa as a gift of tribal culture.
• Farmer-activist Shrirang Devaba Lad also selected for Padma Shri for his work in sustainable agriculture and livestock conservation, aiming to boost farmers' yields.
• The Government announced 131 Padma awards for 2026, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri, with 19 women and 16 posthumous awards.
• Prominent personalities like V. S. Achuthanandhan, Dharmendra Singh Deol (Padma Vibhushan), Alka Yagnik, Shibu Soren, and Mammootty (Padma Bhushan) are also among the honorees.

Why It Matters: Tribal musician Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda and farmer-activist Shrirang Devaba Lad to receive Padma Shri.