Republic Day 2026: These Heroes Will Be Honored With Padma Awards 2026, See The Complete List

New Delhi: The Padma Awards 2026 have been announced, and a preliminary list has been released. Sources indicate that this preliminary list includes individuals who are expected to be honored with the Padma Awards this year. However, the full, official list will be released by the government this evening.

Who are part of the list of Padma Awardees?

According to officials, this preliminary list includes numerous names associated with literature, education, social service, medicine, the arts, and public welfare. These include Anke Gowda, for his contributions to literature and education, along with names like Brajlal Bhatt, Budhari Tati, Bhagwan Das Raikwar, Dharam Lal Chunni Lal Pandya, Dr. Shyam Sundar, Charan Hembram, and K. Panjanivel.

The names being discussed for the Padma Shri 2026 reportedly include Dr. Punniyamoorthy Natesan from Tamil Nadu, Gafruddin Mewati from Rajasthan, Dr. Armida Fernandes and Bhiklya Ladkya Dhinda from Maharashtra, Chiranji Lal Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Kumaraswamy Thangaraj from Telangana, and Dr. Padma Gurmet from Jammu and Kashmir. The complete and final list of Padma Awards 2026 will be officially released by the Government of India this evening.

What is the full list of Padma Awardees?

Anke Gowda, Armida Fernandes, Bhagwan Das Raikwar, Bhiklya Ladkya Dhinda, Brijlal Bhatt, Budhari Tati, Charan Hembram, Chiranji Lal Yadav, Dharmik Lal, Chunni Lal Pandya, Gafruddin Mewati Jogi, Haili War, Inderjit Singh Sidhu, K. Pazhanivel, Kailash Chandra Pant, Khem Raj Sundriyal, Kollakkayil Devaki Ammaji, Kumaraswamy Thangaraj, Mahendra Kumar Mishra, Mir Hajibhai Kasambai, Mohan Nagar, Naresh Chandra Dev Verma, Nilesh Vinodchandra Mandalewala, Nooruddin Ahmed, Othuwar Thiruthani Swaminathan, Padma Gurmet, Pokhila Lekthepi, Punniyamurthy Natesan, R. Krishnan, Raghupat Singh, Raghuveer Tukaram Khedkar, Rajasthapati Kaliappa Gounder, Rama Reddy Mamidi, Ramachandra Godbole and Sunita Godbole, S.G. Sushila Amma, Sangyusang S. Pongenar, Shafi Shauq, Shrirang Deoba Lad, Shyam Sundar, Simanchal Patro, Suresh Hangavadi, Taga Ram Bhil, Techi Gubin, Tiruvarur Bhaktavatsalam, Vishwa Bandhu, Yumnam Jatra Singh.

When are the Padma Awards announced?

The Padma Awards, namely the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, are among the highest civilian honors in the country. Established in 1954, these awards are announced annually on Republic Day. These awards recognize outstanding achievements and services in all fields/disciplines, including art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social service, science and engineering, public works, civil service, trade and industry. All individuals are eligible for these awards, regardless of caste, occupation, position, or gender. Except for physicians and scientists, other government servants, including those working in public sector undertakings, are not eligible for the Padma Awards.