India, Jan. 25 -- On the eve of Republic Day 2026, the Government of India unveiled the Padma Awards 2026, one of the nation's highest civilian honours that recognise outstanding contributions across a wide range of fields. These awards honour individuals from all walks of life who have demonstrated excellence and long-term impact in arts, literature, social service, medicine, education, public service, and more.

The prestigious honours will be formally conferred by the President of India at a grand ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan later this year, continuing a tradition of celebrating exemplary contributions to national life.

This year's honours place strong emphasis on recognising "unsung heroes", individuals whose work has deeply impac...