Padma Awards 2024: Check the Full List of 132 Winners of India’s Second-Highest Civilian Honour
The Padma Awards, which are among the highest civilian awards in India, were announced on the eve of Republic Day, January 25, 2024. The awards recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals in various fields, including art, social work, and healthcare. The Padma Awards are conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. This year, a total of 132 Padma Awards were announced, with five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri awardees.
Padma Vibhushan Awardees
The five Padma Vibhushan awardees for 2024 are:
- Ms. Vyjayantimala Bali, Art, Tamil Nadu
- Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi, Art, Andhra Pradesh
- Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, Public Affairs, Andhra Pradesh
- Shri Bindeshwar Pathak (Posthumous), Social Work, Bihar
- Ms. Padma Subrahmanyam, Art, Tamil Nadu
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Padma Bhushan Awardees
The 17 Padma Bhushan awardees for 2024 include:
- Ms. M Fathima Beevi, Public Affairs, Kerala
- Shri Hormusji N Cama, Literature & Education, Maharashtra
- Shri Mithun Chakraborty, Art, Maharashtra
- Shri Kailash Chandra Meher, Art, Odisha
- Shri Keshubhai Patel (Posthumous), Public Affairs, Gujarat
- Shri Ratan Tata, Trade & Industry, Maharashtra
Padma Shri Awardees
The 110 Padma Shri awardees for 2024 include:
- Parbati Baruah, India’s first female elephant mahout
- Chami Murmu, renowned tribal environmentalist
- Sangthankima, social worker from Mizoram
- Jageshwar Yadav, tribal welfare worker
- Gurvinder Singh, divyang social worker from Sirsa
- Sathyanarayana Beleri, rice farmer from Kasaragod
- Dukhu Majhi, tribal environmentalist from Sindri village
- K Chellammal, traditional healer from Tamil Nadu
- Balakrishnan Sadanam Puthiya Veetil, popular Kalluvazhi Kathakali dancer
- Uma Maheshwari D, first female Harikatha exponent
- Gopinath Swain, Krishna leela singer from Ganjam
- Smriti Rekha Chakma, weaver
- Omprakash Sharma, theatre artist
- Narayanan EP, veteran Theyyam folk dancer
- Bhagabat Padhan, distinguished sculptor
- Sanatan Rudra Pal, sculptor
- Badrappan M, exponent of Valli Oyil Kummi Folk Dance from Coimbatore
- Jordan Lepcha, bamboo craftsman from Mangan
- Machihan Sasa, Longpi potter from Ukhrul
- Gaddam Sammaiah, eminent Chindu Yakshaganam theatre artist from Jangaon
The Padma Awards are a recognition of the contributions made by individuals in various fields, and the 2024 awardees represent a diverse range of talents and achievements. The awards are conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields, and their recognition serves as an inspiration to others to strive for excellence.
