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There are a total of 132 names on the list of Padma Awardees this year. The list comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri Awards.
There are a total of 132 names on the list of Padma Awardees this year. This list had five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri Awards. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended wishes to Padma Awards recipients.
PM Modi congratulated the Padma Awards recipients and stressed India cherishes their contribution across many diverse sectors. There are a total of 132 names on the list of Padma Awardees this year.
Meanwhile, 30 women are on the list of awardees, and the list also includes 8 persons from the categories of foreign non-resident Indian (NRI), person of Indian origin (PIO), overseas citizenship of India (OCI), and also 9 posthumous awardees.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his wishes to the Padma awardees. Ami Shah stressed that these Padma Awards recipients have not only created brilliant examples for others to follow but also have elevated the pride of the nation with their service.
The Padma Awards were instituted in 1954 and are one of the highest civilian honors in India. The awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day, and the awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order), and Padma Shri (distinguished service).
