Padma Awards 2024 announced

Category : Awards Published on: January 30 2024

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The Padma Awards, among India's highest civilian honors, are bestowed annually on Republic Day, recognizing exceptional contributions across various fields such as art, social work, science, sports, and more.
The awards are divided into three categories: Padma Vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service, Padma Bhushan for distinguished service of high order, and Padma Shri for distinguished service in any field.
In 2024, a total of 132 Padma Awards were approved by the President of India, including 2 duo cases, with 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri Awards being conferred. Notably, 30 of the awardees are women, and the list also includes 8 individuals from the category of Foreigners / NRI / PIO / OCI, along with 9 posthumous awardees.