Guwahati: As the nation prepares to celebrate Republic Day 2026, the Government of India on Saturday announced the list of Padma Awards recipients, honouring 45 individuals from across the country for their distinguished and selfless service in various fields.
This year’s list places a strong emphasis on “unsung heroes” who have worked quietly at the grassroots level, often for decades, contributing to social work, literature and education, healthcare, public service and community welfare. Many of the awardees hail from marginalised sections of society, including Dalit and backward communities, primitive tribes, and people working in remote and difficult regions.
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According to official sources, the selections reflect a conscious effort to recognise those dedicated to the upliftment of Divyangjan, women, children, Dalits and tribal communities, as well as those promoting education, sanitation, healthcare, sustainability and livelihoods. The Padma Awards, among the country’s highest civilian honours, are conferred in three categories—Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
Actor Dharmendra and former Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously. Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, noted singer Alka Yagnik, tennis legend Vijay Amritraj and Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty are among those conferred with the Padma Bhushan.
