Honoring Exceptional Contributions
The Indian government announced the prestigious Padma Awards for 2024, recognizing 139 individuals for their exceptional contributions to the nation's progress and global standing. The list includes 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards.
Among the awardees are 23 women, 10 distinguished individuals from the Foreigners, NRI, PIO, and OCI categories, and 13 posthumous awardees. The recognition spans a wide array of fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service.
Harvinder Singh: A para-archer from Haryana, who became the first Indian to win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games, was awarded the Padma Shri.
A cervical cancer specialist, and Kuwaiti yoga enthusiast Shaikha AJ Al Sabah were also awarded the Padma Shri.
The late folk singer, former CEO of Suzuki Motor, and late Osamu Suzuki were awarded the Padma Vibhushan.
Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council and economist, was awarded the Padma Bhushan.
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister, singer Pankaj Udhas, and former Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi (Posthumous) were also awarded the Padma Bhushan.
Former Indian hockey player, Sadhvi Ritambhara, actor S Ajith Kumar, and film director Shekhar Kapur were among the Padma Bhushan awardees.
Singer, veteran actor Ashok Saraf, Hindustani classical vocalist Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, singer Jaspinder Narula, founder of Vishva Vidya Gurukulam in Brazil Jonas Masetti, and President of Bihar Religious Board and Secretary of Mahavir Mandir Trust Kishore Kunal (Posthumous) were honored with the Padma Shri.
Cricketer, Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej, and American author and researcher Stephen Knapp, known for his writing on Vedic culture and spirituality, were also awarded the Padma Shri.
Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
Awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.
Awarded for distinguished service of a high order.
Awarded for distinguished service in any field.
The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day each year and conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, usually around March or April.