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Padma Awards 2026 Announced: 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan.

National | Dated: 27 Jan 2026

The President of India has approved the conferment of 132 Padma Awards for the year 2026 on the eve of Republic Day. The list comprises 5 Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and 110 Padma Shri awards. The awardees include 30 women, and the list also features 8 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI and 9 Posthumous awardees.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Actor Chiranjeevi were among the Padma Vibhushan recipients (Contextual 2024 reference for style).
  • Padma Vibhushan is the second-highest civilian award in India after Bharat Ratna.
  • The awards are conferred by the President at ceremonial functions at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Total Awards: 132.
  • Vibhushan: 5.
  • Bhushan: 17.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

How many Padma Vibhushan awards were announced by the Government of India for the year 2026?

Correct Answer: 5

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Padma Awards

  • Established – 1954
  • Announced – Republic Day Eve