Padma Award Types
Veteran Gandhian Scholar and Freedom Fighter - former head of multiple Gandhian institutes and departments across Bhagalpur, Varanasi and Rajasthan
Indo-American Soil Scientist known for his work in soil conservation across 4 continents - winner of World Food Prize
Eminent Computer Scientist and Machine Inhtelligence expert - First Woman director of the Indian Statistical Institute
Jammu-based veteran Dogri author - documented Dogri folklore and published 30+ books
Veteran Hindustani Classical Singer, musicologist and composer, trained under three Gharanas - Gwalior, Patiala and Shyam Chaurasi Gharana, known for performing since last six decades
Woman Animal Husbandary practitioner and academician from Thrissur - led conservation efforts to save and promote indigenous Vechur Cattle
Famous Educationist and Administrator – made important contributions to the nation’s education policies
Senior Engineering Professor specializing in earthquake engineering and structural dynamics - credited for the development of IIT Gandhinagar, as its Founder Director
Popular TV Anchor, who has moderated more than 5,000 Tamil debate programs over six decades
'Senior Materials Scientist and Professor at IIT Madras - known for his pioneering contributions in nanochemistry-based water purification and arsenic removal
Veteran Sanskrit Scholar from Reasi - respected for his command over Sanrkit and Vedic literature
Notable Panthi Folk Dancer from Durg - 5,000+ performances, especially on social issues for 35+ yrs