The Government of India has announced the Padma Awards for 2024. These awards are given to citizens of India for their outstanding contributions in their field.
Padma Vibhushan
Venkaiah Naidu, former President of India
Chiranjeevi, an Indian film actor
Vyjayanti Mala, Indian film actress
Parvati, an Indian social activist
Padma Bhushan
Mithun Chakraborty, an Indian film actor
Amitabh Bachchan, Indian film actor
Salman Khan, Indian film actor
Akshay Kumar, Indian film actor
Deepika Padukone, Indian film actress
Priyanka Chopra, Indian film actress
Sushmita Sen, an Indian film actress
Lata Mangeshkar, Indian singer
Padma Shri
Sunil Gavaskar, Indian cricket player
Rahul Dravid, Indian cricket player
Virender Sehwag, Indian cricket player
Sania Mirza, Indian tennis player
Shiv Narayan Singh, an Indian politician
Ashok Khetrapal, Indian field hockey player
Sanjay Dutt, an Indian film actor
Madhuri Dixit, an Indian film actress
other categories
Padma Vibhushan (2)
Padma Bhushan (7)
Padma Shri (115)
Padma Shri (for foreign nationals)
The Padma Award is one of India’s highest civilian honours. This award is given to citizens of India for their outstanding contributions in their field. Padma awards are presented in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
Padma Vibhushan is India’s third-highest civilian honour. It is awarded to citizens of India for their exceptional contribution in their field. Padma Bhushan award recipients are honoured with the title of “Padma Vibhushan”.
Padma Bhushan is India’s fourth highest civilian honour. It is awarded to citizens of India for their special contribution in their field. Recipients of the Padma Bhushan Award are honoured with the title of “Padma Bhushan”.
Padma Shri is India’s fifth-highest civilian honour. It is awarded to the citizens of India for their contribution to their field. Padma Shri award recipients are honoured with the title of “Padma Shri”.
The Padma Awards are announced every year before Republic Day.
