Honoring Excellence: Padma Awards 2024 Full List Unveiled by the Centre

The prestigious Padma Awards for 2024 have been announced by the Central Government, recognizing individuals of exceptional merit and outstanding contributions across various fields. 

The comprehensive list includes recipients of Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan, highlighting the diverse talents and remarkable achievements that have left an indelible mark on the nation. Join us in acknowledging and celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of these distinguished individuals who have significantly enriched the cultural, social, and economic tapestry of India.

Mentioned below is the full list of winners of this year’s Padma Awards 2024 

Padma Vibhushan 2024 winners

• Ms. Vyjayantimala Bali (Art) – Tamil Nadu

• Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi (Art) – Andhra Pradesh

• Shri M Venkaiah Naidu (Public Affairs) – Andhra Pradesh

• Shri Bindeshwar Pathak (Social Work) – Bihar

• Ms. Padma Subrahmanyam (Art) – Tamil Nadu

Padma Bhushan 2024 winners

• Ms. M Fathima Beevi (Public Affairs) – Kerala

• Shri Hormusji N Cama (Literature & Education) – Maharashtra

• Shri Mithun Chakraborty (Art) – West Bengal

• Shri Sitaram Jindal (Trade & Industry) – Karnataka

• Shri Tejas Madhusudan Patel (Medicine) – Gujarat

• Shri Olanchery Rajagopal (Public Affairs) – Kerala

• Shri Young Liu (Trade & Industry) – Taiwan

• Shri Ashwin Balachand Mehta (Medicine) – Maharashtra

• Shri Dattatray Ambadas Mayaloo alias Rajdutt (Art) – Maharashtra

• Shri Togdan Rinpoche (Others – Spiritualism) – Ladakh

• Shri Pyarelal Sharma (Art) – Maharashtra

• Shri Satyabrata Mookherjee (Public Affairs) – West Bengal 

• Shri Ram Naik (Public Affairs) – Maharashtra

• Shri Chandreshwar Prasad Thakur (Medicine) – Bihar 

• Ms. Usha Uthup (Art) – West Bengal 

• Shri Vijaykanth (Art) – Tamil Nadu 

• Shri Kundan Vyas (Literature & Education – Journalism) – Maharashtra 

Padma Shri 2024 winners: Unsung heroes

• Yanung Jamoh Lego – Herbal medicine expert from Arunachal Pradesh

• Parbati Baruah – India’s first female elephant mahout 

• K Chellammal – Organic farmer from Andaman

• Hemchand Manjhi – Medicinal practitioner from Narayanpur

• Somanna – Tribal welfare worker from Mysuru

• Sarbeswar Basumatary – Tribal farmer from Chirang

• Prema Dhanraj – Plastic surgeon and social worker

• Uday Vishwanath Deshpande – International Mallakhamb coach

• Yazdi Maneksha Italia – Microbiologist expert in sickle cell anemia

• Shanti Devi Paswan & Shivan Paswan – Husband

• Shanti Devi Paswan & Shivan Paswan – Husband-wife duo Godna painters

• Ratan Kahar – Bhadu folk singer

• Ashok Kumar Biswas – Prolific Tikuli painter

• Balakrishnan Sadanam Puthiya Veetil – Distinguished Kalluvazhi Kathakali dancer

• Uma Maheshwari D – Female Harikatha exponent

• Gopinath Swain – Krishna Leela singer

• Smriti Rekha Chakma – Chakma Loinloom shawl weaver from Tripura

• Omprakash Sharma – Mach theatre artist

• Narayanan E P – Veteran Theyyam Folk Dancer from Kannur

• Bhagabat Padhan – Sabda Nrutya Folk dance expert

• Sanatan Rudra Pal – Distinguished sculptor

• Badrappan M – Exponent of Valli Oyil Kummi Folk Dance

• Sanatan Rudra Pal – Distinguished sculptor

• Badrappan M – Exponent of Valli Oyil Kummi Folk Dance

• Jordan Lepcha – Bamboo craftsman from Lepcha tribe

• Machihan Sasa – Longpi potter from Ukhrul

• Gaddam Sammaiah – Eminent Chindu Yakshaganam theatre artist

• Jankilal – Behrupiya Artist from Bhilwara

• Dasari Kondappa – 3rd generation Burra Veena player

• Babu Ram Yadav – Brass Marori craftsperson

• Nepal Chandra Sutradhar – 3rd Generation Chhau mask maker

• Chami Murmu – Renowned tribal environmentalist

• Sangthankima – Social worker from Mizoram

• Jageshwar Yadav – Tribal welfare worker

• Gurvinder Singh – Divyang social worker from Sirsa

• Sathyanarayana Beleri – Rice farmer from Kasaragod

• Dukhu Majhi – Tribal environmentalist from Sindri village