Padma Award Types
Distinguished Sanskrit Scholar and Professor in France - dedicated to advancing Indic cultural studies
Veteran Hindustani Classical Singer, musicologist and composer, trained under three Gharanas - Gwalior, Patiala and Shyam Chaurasi Gharana, known for performing since last six decades
Famous Educationist and Administrator – made important contributions to the nation’s education policies
Mand Folk singing brother-duo from Bikaner , performed on various national, international stages and gave music direction in films.
Innovative Tikuli Folk Painter from Bihar - reviving the ancient art form since 5 decades, credited for training 8,000 female artists
Renowned Brass Craftsperson from Moradabad – over 6 decades trained and empowered around 1,000 artisans
85 years old Sabda Nrutya Folk Dancer from Bargarh - specializing in the Odissi-derived art form for more than 5 decades
88 years old renowned Sambalpuri Folk Lyricist, Playwright & Poet - active for over 7 decades
Master Pattachitra Folk Painter from Odisha, known for application of interior art form of ancient temples in Pattachitra.
Spiritual Leader from Gomati – particularly committed to providing education to Tribal children
Burra Veena Maestro from Narayanpet dedicated in preserving the art form for over 50 years
Prominent Ojapali Folk Dancer from Darrang - preserving a thousand year old Assamese tradition, performing stories from Epics & Puranas