Overview

• The 2025 Padma Awards include 139 honorees across three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
• Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej and former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar are among the prominent awardees.
• The Padma Shri recognized 30 unsung heroes, including 102-year-old freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai and Paralympian Harvinder Singh.
• Posthumous awards were conferred on notable figures like MT Vasudevan Nair, Osamu Suzuki, and Sharda Sinha for their exceptional contributions.
• The awards honor excellence in diverse fields such as sports, literature, social work, science, and traditional arts, highlighting both national and global impact.