Padma Award Types
Veteran Woman Business Leader - from the Banking sector
Eminent Art Collector, known for promoting art in public spaces - collection of exceeding 13,000 modern and contemporary artworks
Anokhi Chikankari Artisan - known for her expertise in intricate hand embroidery
India's first Female Elephant Mahout, known as Hasti Kanya, rare woman Elephant Trainer, credited for implementing scientific practices to reduce human-elephant conflict
Archery Coach from East Singbhum - mentoring Indian archers and teams to international victories for the past 3 decades
83 years old Tribal Social Worker from Kohima - spearheading peace campaigns and championing women's representation
Godna Mithila (Madhubani) Painter Duo who broke social barriers to bring about change through art - depicting Raja Salhesh and other diverse mythological characters
82 years old serial entrepreneur – powering global success in hi-tech automotive and defence manufacturing
A retired Hindi teacher and a senior Folk Musician from East Khasi Hills - reviving old Khasi dance forms and promoting Khasi-Jaintia culture
Chakma Loinloom Shawl Weaver - providing training in indigenous methods, participated in several seminars and workshops in India and abroad.
Kantha embroidery artist – with her lifelong work contributing to the crafts and imparting training to women to make them self sufficient
Renowned Kajri Folk Singer from Mirzapur - showcased essence of UP's folk culture through her performances at national and international platforms