Published Jan 25, 2026 | 5:45 PM ⚊ Updated Jan 25, 2026 | 5:45 PM
The Padma awards
Synopsis: The Padma awards — Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri — are among India’s highest civilian honours. The formal investiture ceremony is held later at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Anke Gowda from Karnataka, R Krishnan from Tamil Nadu and Kollakkayil Devaki Amma G from Kerala are among the 45 unsung heroes selected for the Padma Shri.
The Padma Shri is awarded for their distinguished service in various fields.
The Union Government published the list on Sunday, 25 January, on the eve of the Republic Day. The President will present the awards later in March or April.
While Gowda has been honoured for his contribution to literature and education, Krishnan got the recognition for his contribution to art. Devaki Amma of Muthukulam in the Alappuzha district has been selected for the Padma Shri 2026 for her remarkable service in the field of environmental conservation.
Below is the complete list of unsung heroes, who have been selected to be honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award.
1 Anke Gowda
2 Armida Fernandez
3 Bhagwandas Raikwar
4 Bhiklya Ladakya Dhinda
5 Brij Lal Bhat
6 Budhri Tati
7 Charan Hembram
8 Chiranji Lal Yadav
9 Dharmiklal Chunilal Pandya
10 Gafruddin Mewati Jogi
11 Hally War
12 Inderjit Singh Sidhu
13 K Pajanivel
14 Kailash Chandra Pant
15 Khem Raj Sundriyal
16 Kollakkayil Devaki Amma G
17 Kumarasamy Thangaraj
18 Mahendra Kumar Mishra
19 Mir Hajibhai Kasambhai
20 Mohan Nagar
21 Naresh Chandra Dev Varma
22 Nilesh Vinodchandra Mandlewala
23 Nuruddin Ahmed
24 Othuvar Thiruthani Swaminathan
25 Padma Gurmet
26 Pokhila Lekthepi
27 Punniamurthy Natesan
28 R Krishnan
29 Raghupat Singh
30 Raghuveer Tukaram Khedkar
31 Rajastapathi Kaliappa Goundar
32 Rama Reddy Mamidi
33 Ramchandra Godbole and Sunita Godbole
34 S G Susheelamma
35 Sangyusang S Pongener
36 Shafi Shauq
37 Shrirang Devaba Lad
38 Shyam Sundar
39 Simanchal Patro
40 Suresh Hanagavadi
41 Taga Ram Bheel
42 Techi Gubin
43 Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam
44 Vishwa Bandhu
45 Yumnam Jatra Singh
The Padma awards — Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri — are among India’s highest civilian honours. The formal investiture ceremony is held later at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
