Alwar, Jan. 25 -- The Centre on Sunday announce that Folk artist Gafruddin Mewati will be honoured with the Padma Shri award in 2026 for his distinguished contributions to the field of Art.

He will recieve the honour - the the fourth-highest civilian award of the country.

Speaking to ANI, Mewati expressed his happiness, stating that the struggles of his life have finally yielded results and that he has finally received this recognition.

"I am very happy that the struggle of my life has finally yielded results, and I have received this recognition... For seven years, I went from village to village, learning and preserving this art with my father. I have taught it to many children and to others. This is my eighth generation... My childre...