Padma Award Types
Veteran Doctor and Educationist - redefined preventive care and good health
Founder of Sulabh International, Sanitation worldwide - pioneered 'Sulabh Shauchalaya’, fought open dtransformingefecation (Posthumous)
Acclaimed Bharatnatyam dancer, research scholar, music composer, and Indologist - particularly celebrated for her works on Natyashastras
Veteran Hindustani Classical Vocalist from Kirana gharana, with a globally acclaimed illustrious career spanning 7 decades.
90 years old Multifaceted Artist, with a diverse portfolio across dance, films, choreography, writing and public service, also served the country as Member of Parliament.
India's First Chief of Defence Staff - former Chief of Army Staff (Posthumous)
World-renowned Islamic Scholar & Gandhian Peace Activist - expertise in both classical Islamic learning and modern Science
Pioneering Indian-American Scientist popularly known as the Father of Fibre Optics - laid the foundation for today's high speed internet technology
7th generation Hindustani Classical singer - Thumri veteran performing for the last 6 decades
Pioneer of modernist architecture in India, globally renowned for using minimalistic, simple and ecofriendly approach in a career spanning over 6 decades (Posthumous)
Archaeology legend and foremost authority - particularly known for his work on the Archaeology of Ramayana sites
Internationally-acclaimed Singing Legend - record 40,000 songs in 15 languages