The Union government has recently released the recipients of the Padma Awards 2024, marking one of the nation’s esteemed recognitions for outstanding contributions. Endowed by the Government of India, these awards commend remarkable achievements across diverse domains.
The Padma Awards, comprising Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri categories, acknowledge exceptional service and accomplishments. These distinctions celebrate individuals who have demonstrated excellence and made significant contributions in their respective fields, while also emphasizing the importance of public service.
Each year, the Padma Awards Committee, appointed by the Prime Minister, deliberates on recommendations to confer these prestigious honors. In the current year, the government elected to confer Padma Vibhushan upon five individuals, Padma Bhushan upon 17 individuals, and Padma Shri upon 110 individuals, totaling 132 recipients recognized for their outstanding contributions across various domains.
Here is the complete list of the Padma award winners:
Padma Vibhushan
1. Ms. Vyjayantimala Bali: Art | Tamil Nadu
2. Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi: Art | Andhra Pradesh
3. Shri M Venkaiah Naidu: Public Affairs | Andhra Pradesh
4. Shri Bindeshwar Pathak (Posthumous): Social Work | Bihar
5. Ms. Padma Subrahmanyam : Art | Tamil Nadu
Padma Bhushan
1. Ms. M Fathima Beevi (Posthumous): Public Affairs | Kerala
2. Shri Hormusji N Cama: Literature & Education – Journalism | Maharashtra
3. Shri Mithun Chakraborty: Art | West Bengal
4. Shri Sitaram Jindal: Trade & Industry | Karnataka
5. Shri Young Liu: Trade & Industry | Taiwan
6. Shri Ashwin Balachand Mehta: Medicine | Maharashtra
7. Shri Satyabrata Mookherjee: Public Affairs | West Bengal
8. Shri Ram: Public Affairs | Maharashtra
9. Shri Tejas Madhusudan Patel: Medicine | Gujarat
10. Shri Olanchery Rajagopal: Public Affairs | Kerala
11. Shri Dattatray Ambadas Mayaloo alias Rajdutt: Art | Maharashtra
12. Shri Togdan Rinpoche (Posthumous): Others-Spiritualism | Ladakh
13. Shri Pyarelal Sharma: Art| Maharashtra
14. Shri Chandreshwar Prasad Thakur: Medicine | Bihar
15. Ms. Usha Uthup: Art| West Bengal
16. Shri Vijaykanth (Posthumous): Art | Tamil Nadu
17. Shri Kundan Vyas: Literature & Education – Journalism | Maharashtra
Padma Shri
1. Parbati Baruah (67): Social Work (Animal Welfare)
2. Chami Murmu (52): Social Work (Environment – Afforestation)
3. Jageshwar Yadav (67): Social Work (Tribal – PVTG)
4. Sangthankima (63): Social Work (Children)
5. Gurvinder Singh (53): Social Work (Divyang)
6. Dukhu Majhi (78): Social Work (Environment – Afforestation)
7. K Chellammal (69): Others (Agriculture – Organic)
8. Sathyanarayana Beleri (50): Others (Agriculture – Cereal – Rice)
9. Hemchand Manjhi (70): Medicine (AYUSH – Traditional Medicine)
10. Yanung Jamoh Lego (58): Others (Agriculture – Medicinal – Plants)
11. Somanna (66): Social Work (Tribal – PVTG)
12. Sarbeswar Basumatary (61): Others (Agriculture)
13. Prema Dhanraj (72): Medicine (Indigenous – Burns)
14. Uday Vishwanath Deshpande (70): Sports (Coach- Mallakhamb)
15. Yazdi Maneksha Italia (72): Medicine (Indigenous – Sickle Cell)
16. Shanti Devi Paswan & Shivan Paswan (Duo): Art (Painting – Folk – Madhubani)
17. Ratan Kahar (88): Art (Vocals – Folk – Bhadu)
18. Ashok Kumar Biswas (67): Art (Painting – Folk-Tikuli)
19. Kallu Kathakali Guru (79): Art (Dance – Classical – Kathakali)
20. Uma Maheshwari D (63): Art (Storytelling – Harikatha)
21. Gopinath Swain (105): Art (Vocals – Bhajan – Odia)
22. Smriti Rekha Chakma (63): Padma Shri | Art (Textile – Weaving – Loin loom)
23. Jankilal (81): Art (Theatre – Folk – Rajasthani)
24. Narayanan EP (67): Art (Dance – Folk – Theyyam)
25. Bhagabat Padhan (85): Art (Dance – Folk – Sabda Nrutya)
26. Sanatan Rudra Pal (68): Art (Sculpture)
27. Badrappan M (87): Art (Dance – Folk – Kummi)
28: Jordan Lepcha (50): Art (Craft-Bamboo)
29. Machihan Sasa (73): Art (Craft – Pottery – Black)
30. Nepal Chandra Sutradhar (82): Art (Craft – Mask Making Chau)
31. Omprakash Sharma (85): Art (Theatre – Folk – Mach)
32. Dasari Kondappa (63): Art (Music – Instrument – String Burra Veena)
32. Dasari Kondappa (63): Art (Music – Instrument – String Burra Veena)
33. Babu Ram Yadav (74): Art (Craft – Brass)
34. Gaddam Sammaiah (67): Art (Dance – Yakshagana)
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