New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- The President of India has approved the conferment of 131 Padma Awards for 2026, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri awards. Announced on the occasion of Republic Day, the honours have been conferred for exceptional and distinguished service in diverse fields such as art, literature and education, public affairs, medicine, science and engineering, social work, sports, trade and industry, civil service, archaeology, agriculture, animal husbandry, radio broadcasting and spiritualism. The list includes 19 women awardees, 6 foreign/NRI/PIO/OCI recipients, and 16 posthumous honours. The awards will be presented by the President at ceremonial functions at Rashtrapati Bhavan around March-April 2...