Ministry : Presidents Secretariat (Not Applicable)
Part I-Section 1
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview 2026 Padma Awards Gazette
The Government of India issued an extraordinary gazette on June 23, 2026, publishing the list of recipients of the Padma Awards for 2026. These awards, instituted in 1954, recognize distinguished service and excellence across various fields including arts, literature, education, science, engineering, trade and industry, medicine, social work, and sports. The announcement carries significant prestige and is widely covered by media and public institutions.
Key Points
- Padma Vibhushan: Shri P. Narayanan (Literature and Education, Kerala); Justice (Retd.) K. T. Thomas (Public Affairs, Kerala)
- Padma Bhushan: Dr. Vijay Amritraj (Sports, Tamil Nadu); Dr. SKM. Maeilanandhan (Social Work, Tamil Nadu); Shri Mammootty (Art, Kerala); Dr. Dattatreyudu Nori (Medicine, United States of America), among others
- Padma Shri: Shri Nuruddin Ahmed (Art, Assam); Dr. Krishnamurty Balasubramanian (Science and Engineering, Telangana); Shri Brij Lal Bhat (Social Work, Jammu and Kashmir); Dr. Prabhakar Basaprabhu Kore (Literature and Education, Karnataka), among others
- Total Padma Shri awards: 25; Total Padma Bhushan awards: 6; Total Padma Vibhushan awards: 2
- Awards announced posthumously include Shri Shibu Soren, Shri T. T. Jagannathan, and Shri Kabindra Purkayastha
- The list spans 56 awardees, reflecting diversity in regional, professional, and international contributions
Summary
The June 23, 2026, extraordinary gazette announces the 2026 Padma Awards, recognizing 56 individuals across Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri for distinguished service and excellence. The awards span arts, literature, education, science, medicine, social work, and sports, with several posthumous honors. This annual announcement reaffirms the nation’s commitment to recognizing public service and cultural achievements and is closely watched by government, media, and civil society stakeholders.
