Padma Awards 2025 Announced: 139 Honorees Across Diverse Fields- Latest Updates
The Padma Award is among the highest civilian honors of India. This year it is announced on January 25, 2025, by the Ministry of Home Affairs. These awards are presented annually in three categories:
- Padma Vibhushan: Exceptional and distinguished service
- Padma Bhushan: Distinguished service of high order
- Padma Shri: Distinguished service in any field
This year, 139 awards were conferred, including 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri. The list includes 23 women, 10 individuals from the Foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI category, and 13 posthumous recipients.
Highlights from Padma Award 2025:
Though the list is long, here we are with a quick summary with key highlights of the award. Check the full list of Padma Awards 2025.
| Award | Count | Notable Recipients |
| Padma Vibhushan | 7 | Duvvur Nageshwar Reddy (Medicine), Sharda Sinha (Art, Posthumous) |
| Padma Bhushan | 19 | P. R. Sreejesh (Sports), Shekhar Kapur (Art) |
| Padma Shri | 113 | Arijit Singh (Art), R. Ashwin (Sports), Soniya Nityanand (Medicine) |
What are the selection Criteria for these awards?
Padma Awards recognize civilians from diverse disciplines such as art, medicine, public affairs, science, sports, and social work. The recipients also include individuals from across the border like Japan, Kuwait, France, and the USA. 13 awards were given posthumously, honoring lasting contributions.
