Padma Awards 2026: Full List of 113 Padma Shri Awardees Announced

• The Government of India announced the Padma Awards 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, January 25, recognizing distinguished contributions across various fields.
• A total of 113 individuals were selected for the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award, for their distinguished service and grassroots efforts.
• The list includes unsung heroes who have made significant impacts on local communities, with awardees from diverse fields like art, science, social work, medicine, and sports.
• Notable awardees include A E Muthunayagam (Science and Engineering), Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar (Sports), Deepika Reddy (Art), and Guduru Venkat Rao (Medicine).
• The awards, comprising Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, are conferred annually and presented by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Why It Matters: India announces 113 Padma Shri awardees for 2026, honoring diverse contributions and unsung heroes.