Padma Awards 2026 Announced: 131 Eminent Personalities Honored, Dharmendra, Rohit Sharma Among Recipients

• The prestigious Padma Awards 2026 were announced on the eve of Republic Day, honoring 131 eminent personalities.
• The list includes 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards for exceptional service.
• Actor Dharmendra and former Kerala CM V.S. Achuthanandan received Padma Vibhushan; cricketer Rohit Sharma awarded Padma Shri.
• This year's recipients include 19 women, 6 foreigners/NRIs, and 16 posthumous awardees.
• Awards are conferred by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan in March-April each year.

Why It Matters: India honors 131 distinguished individuals with Padma Awards 2026 for their exceptional contributions.