For the year 2025, the President has approved conferment of 139 Padma Awards. The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. 23 of the awardees are women and the list also includes 10 persons from the category of Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI and 13 Posthumous awardees.
Awardees from Assam
Padma Bhushan
- Sattriya exponent Jatin Goswami for contributions to the field of Art.
Padma Shri
- Joynacharan Bathari (Category of Art)
- Reba Kanta Mahanta (Category of Art)
- Gita Upadhyay (Category of literature and education)
- Anil Kumar Boro (Category of literature and education)
Padma Awards
- Instituted in 1954 by the Government of India.
- Aim: To recognize distinguished achievements and contributions in various fields.
- Awards announced every year on Republic Day (26th January).
Types of Padma Awards
- Padma Vibhushan: Second-highest civilian award for exceptional and distinguished service.
- Padma Bhushan: Third-highest civilian award for distinguished service of a high order.
- Padma Shri: Fourth-highest civilian award for distinguished service in any field.
Eligibility
- Open to all citizens of India regardless of occupation, position, or background.
- Awards can also be conferred posthumously.
- Foreign nationals are eligible for contributions in various fields.
Fields of Recognition
- Arts, literature, education, social work, public affairs, science & engineering, trade & industry, medicine, sports, civil service, etc.
- Can also recognize achievements in disciplines not explicitly mentioned.
Selection Process
- Nominations are invited online from the public and institutions.
- Final recommendations made by the Padma Awards Committee constituted by the Prime Minister.
- Approved by the President of India.
Award Features
- The awards do not carry any monetary benefits.
- Recipients receive a sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medal.
- Presented during a ceremonial event at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
