President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards on 66 eminent personalities at the first Civil Investiture Ceremony of 2026 held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The honours recognised outstanding contributions across diverse fields, including public affairs, arts, literature, medicine, business, social service, and grassroots cultural traditions. (PICS/ PTI)
Updated On: 2026-05-26 02:29 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
President Murmu confers Padma Shri (posthumous) on Nata Sankirtana exponent Yumnam Jatra Singh; the award was received by his son Yumnam Bishambor Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Murmu presents the Padma to Prof Shyam Sundar for his distinguished contributions at the investiture ceremony held in the national capital
Veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh is conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan during the Civil Investiture Ceremony
Murmu honours Prof Shafi Shauq with the Padma Shri at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I
