New Delhi, The government has started accepting nominations for the Padma Awards to be announced on Republic Day 2027. The last date for filing the nominations is July 31, 2026. The nominations and recommendations can be submitted online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal https://awards.gov.in.
The Padma Awards, including the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, are the highest civilian awards of the country. These awards recognize 'work of distinction' in various fields and disciplines, such as Art, Literature, Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science, and Engineering.
Government servants, except doctors and scientists, are not eligible for Padma Awards. The government is committed to transforming the Padma Awards into 'people's Padma' and encourages citizens to make nominations, including self-nominations, to recognize talented individuals who deserve to be recognized.
The nominations should contain all relevant details specified in the format available on the portal. Details about the awards and the nomination process are available on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Padma Awards Portal.
