Padma Award Types
Former Captain of the Indian Hockey team - he continues to serve Indian hockey as Coach and Administrator in various capacities
Celebrated Longpi Pottery Craftsperson from Ukhrul - known for practicing this old Manipuri craft tracing back to 10,000 BC
Folk & Sufi singer from Raipur - widely appreciated for his Bhajan
Father of modern Nagpuri lok sangeet - known for his tribal folk songs on the natural beauty of Jharkhand
85 year old Rod Puppeteer from Keonjhar - promoting the Kathi Kandhei Nach for 6 decades
Renowned Haryanvi Folk Artist - promoting Haryana’s folk culture through performances and workshops globally since 5 decades
91 year old Puppeteer with over 500 shows to his credit - spreads awareness on social issues through his plays
Gandhian and veteran political leader - promoting Khadi and Gandhian thought for over 5 decades in public service.
102-year-old Sarinda Player - one of Bengal's senior-most folk musicians, performing for over 8 decades
Senior Painter and Author from Madurai - famous for his detailed drawings despite being partially blind
Polish Sanskrit Scholar and Koodiyattam enthusiast - authored over 100 publications on ancient Indian Theatre
'Co-Founder of Muslim Satyashodak Mandal working for the causes of education and justice over 6 decades - at the forefront of the fight against the social evil of Triple Talaq