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President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards for 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The honours included Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, awarded to personalities from fields such as art, cinema, music, public service, sports, social work and literature.
- Civilian awards are honours given by the Government of India to recognise exceptional service and achievements in different fields.
- India’s highest civilian award is the Bharat Ratna, followed by the Padma Awards.
- The Padma Awards are of three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.
- Padma Vibhushan is given for exceptional and distinguished service.
- Padma Bhushan is given for distinguished service of high order.
- Padma Shri is given for distinguished service in any field.
- These awards are announced every year on the eve of Republic Day.
- They are conferred by the President of India at a ceremonial function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Fields include art, literature, education, science, medicine, public affairs, social work, sports, civil service, trade and industry.
- Padma Awards do not amount to a title under Article 18, as they cannot be used as prefixes or suffixes to names.
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