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Padma Awards 2026 Ceremony-II on June 23: India is gearing up for the second and final phase of the prestigious Padma Awards 2026 as President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is set to confer Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri awards during the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II on June 23, 2026, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The ceremony will honour the remaining awardees from this year’s Padma Awards list, one of India’s highest civilian honours.
Padma Awards 2026: A Total of 131 Honours Approved
The Government of India approved a total of 131 Padma Awards for 2026. These include:
- 5 Padma Vibhushan Awards
- 13 Padma Bhushan Awards
- 113 Padma Shri Awards
The awards recognize distinguished contributions across fields such as Art, Literature, Education, Medicine, Science, Social Work, Public Affairs, Sports, Trade, and Industry.
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First Phase Completed on 2026, May 25
The first Civil Investiture Ceremony was held on May 25, 2026, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu conferred 66 Padma Awards in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The remaining awardees are expected to receive their honours during the June 23 ceremony.
Padma Vibhushan Awardees 2026
The country’s second-highest civilian honour, Padma Vibhushan, has been awarded to the following distinguished personalities:
| Name | Field |
|---|---|
| Dharmendra (Posthumous) | Art |
| K. T. Thomas | Public Affairs |
| N. Rajam | Art |
| P. Narayanan | Social Work |
| V. S. Achuthanandan (Posthumous) | Public Affairs |
Major Padma Bhushan Awardees 2026
Among the prominent Padma Bhushan recipients are:
| Name | Field |
|---|---|
| Mammootty | Art |
| Alka Yagnik | Art |
| Uday Kotak | Trade & Industry |
| Shibu Soren | Public Affairs |
| Nori Dattatreyudu | Medicine |
| Kallipatti Ramasamy Palaniswamy | Medicine |
| R. Ganesh | Art |
| S. K. M. Maeilanandhan | Social Work |
Notable Padma Shri Awardees 2026
This year’s Padma Shri list features celebrated personalities as well as grassroots changemakers from across the country.
| Name | Field |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | Sports |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Sports |
| R. Madhavan | Art |
| Prosenjit Chatterjee | Art |
| Mamata Shankar | Art |
| Naresh Chandra Dev Varma | Literature & Education |
| Nagendra Nath Roy | Literature & Education |
| Pawan Kumar Goenka | Trade & Industry |
| Inderjit Singh Sidhu | Social Work |
| Dharma Narayan Barma | Social Work |
| Sujit Chattopadhyay | Social Work |
Who Will Receive Awards on 2026 June 23?
The Government has not yet released a separate official list identifying exactly which awardees are scheduled for Civil Investiture Ceremony-II. However, several recipients, including some prominent personalities who were absent during the first ceremony, are expected to receive their medals and citations during the June 23 event.
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS PADMA AWARDS 2026 AT THE CIVIL INVESTITURE CEREMONY-I
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented  Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 25, 2026). Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were the Vice President of India, the Prime Minister of India, and the Union Minister for Home Affairs.Â
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PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS PADMA AWARDS 2026 AT THE CIVIL INVESTITURE CEREMONY-II
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, presented  Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2026 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (June 23, 2026). Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were the Vice President of India, the Prime Minister of India, and the Union Minister for Home Affairs.Â
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People’s Padma: Recognizing Unsung Heroes
In recent years, the Padma Awards have evolved into a true “People’s Padma” movement, recognizing not only nationally known personalities but also grassroots innovators, social workers, educators, artists, and community leaders whose contributions have transformed lives at the local level.
National Attention on Rashtrapati Bhavan
As the nation looks ahead to June 23, Civil Investiture Ceremony-II promises to be another memorable occasion celebrating excellence, service, and dedication. From legendary artists and sportspersons to social reformers and educators, the ceremony will showcase India’s diverse talent and contribution to nation-building.
The final phase of Padma Awards 2026 will not only honour distinguished achievers but also reaffirm the spirit of service and excellence that these awards represent.
