Padma Award Types
Chairman of Surya Roshni Limited - a multinational manufacturing company having a presence in over 40 countries
81 years old Behrupiya Artist from Bhilwara - mastering the fading Behrupiya art for over 6 decades, captivating global audiences
Ho Author & Teacher, engaged in the preservation & promotion of the endangered language for 4 decades
Social Worker working for the specially-abled children of Kashmir for 2 decades - wheelchair-ridden himself from a bullet hit in militant attack
Founder of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal in Delhi - working for the poor for 25 years, particularly contributing during Covid by running ambulances and ferrying and cremating bodies
Indian Pistol Shooter who has won India mutliple Medals at the World Cup, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games - awarded the Khel Ratna in 2016
Master Bamboo Craftsperson from Mangan, Sikkim, expert of Lepcha Traditional Hats.
Thang-ta Practitioner - promoting Manipur's traditional martial art over the past 4 decades
11th Generation Shadow Puppeteer from Kerala - performed in 45+ countries on themes of Indian culture and mythologies
String Puppeteer from Puducherry, performing for the last 4 decades - performances for educational purposes and social messages
India's leading Dwarf Para Athlete - won record number of medals in World Dwarf Games
Renowned Madal player from Kalimpong - preserving and promoting Gorkha folk culture