The Padma Awards for the year 2026 have been announced. These awards will honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the fields of literature, education, social service, medicine, arts, and public welfare.
A list of Padma Award recipients has surfaced, containing the names of those who will be honored in 2026. However, the official list of awardees will be released by the central government on the evening of January 25th. According to the leaked list, Chiranjee Lal Yadav, Dharmiklal Chunnilal Pandya, Budri Thati, and Charan Hembram will be awarded the Padma Shri in the category of unsung heroes.
Padma Awards winners list 2026
- Anke Gowda
- Armida Fernandez
- Bhagwandas Raikwar
- Bhiklya Ladkya Dhinda
- Brij Lal Bhatt
- Budhri Tati
- Charan Hembram
- Chiranjee Lal Yadav
- Dharmiklal Chunnilal Pandya
- Gaffaruddin Mewati Jogi
- Haily War
- Inderjit Singh Sidhu
- K Pazhanivel
- Kailash Chandra Pant
- Khem Raj Sundriyal
- Kollakkaiyil Devaki Amma Ji
- Kumarasamy Thangaraj
- Mahendra Kumar Mishra
- Meer Hajibhai Kasambhai
- Mohan Nagar
- Naresh Chandra Deb Barma
- Nilesh Vinodchandra Mandlewala
- Nooruddin Ahmed
- Othuvar Thiruthani Swaminathan
- Padma Gurmet
- Pokhila Lekthepi
- Punniyamurthy Natesan
- R Krishnan
- Raghupat Singh
- Raghuveer Tukaram Khedkar
- Rajastapathi Kaliyappa Gounder
- Rama Reddy Mamidi
- Ramchandra Godbole and Sunita Godbole
- S G Sushilamma
- Sangyusang S Pongener
- Shafi Shauq
- Shrirang Devba Lad
- Shyam Sundar
- Simanchal Patro
- Suresh Hanagawadi
- Taga Ram Bhil
- Techi Gubin
- Thiruvarur Bakthavatsalam
- Vishwa Bandhu
- Yumnam Jatra Singh
Continuing the principle of honoring the extraordinary contributions of ordinary Indians, this year's Padma Awards recognize numerous unsung heroes from every corner of India. Each awardee represents quiet, unwavering service that often goes unnoticed, yet brings about lasting change.
Many have overcome immense personal hardships and suffering, not only to excel in their chosen fields but also to serve the larger community. These include individuals from marginalized and underprivileged communities, tribal groups, and remote and challenging regions.
