India Announces 2025 Padma Awardees Honoring Diverse Contributions

The Padma Awards celebrate 139 recipients across fields including art, sports, medicine, and public affairs, with notable figures and unsung heroes recognized.

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.