Padma Award Types
Kurchiya Tribal Rice Farmer credited with preserving over 50 indigenous varieties of rice in Wayanad
Craftsperson Duo from Jhabua making Adivasi Dolls from recycled cloth - trained several other women in the same
Renowned Marathi Writer & Journalist - promoting values of social equality & patriotism through his books
Naga Social Worker - preserving and promoting the indigenous Heraka religion and culture for 5 decades
87 years old Doyen of Kathak from Raigarh gharana, only surviving Kathak dancer of Raigarh Court, known for his contribution to popularize Raigarh Kathak style.
Retired Government Doctor from Andaman & Nicobar Islands - who brought the Jarawa tribe back from the verge of extinction during the Measles Epidemic of 1999
88 years old Bhadu folk singer and writer - dedicated whole life towards propagation of the folk culture
Musician & Expert Craftsperson of traditional Khasi & Jaintia musical instruments, Duitara
Renowned Hindustani Classical Singer from Dhrupad Gharana - credited for co-creating the Shruti Vardhini Raga
Sanskrit and Buddhist academician and author - Professor in Columbia University in America
British Political leader and 4 time MP from the Conservative Party - one of India's strongest friends in the British Parliament
Veteran Tennis player – World Number 1 in the ATP Men's doubles rankings