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IN PHOTOS | Padma Awards 2026: President Murmu recognises 66 eminent personalities

Updated On: 26 May, 2026 02:29 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

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)

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President Murmu, Vice President Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Modi attend the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I for Padma Awards 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. (Pics/ PTI)

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President Murmu, Vice President Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Modi attend the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I for Padma Awards 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi. (Pics/ PTI)
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

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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 honours Dr Ashok Kumar Singh with the Padma Shri during the Civil Investiture Ceremony

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Murmu honours Dr Ashok Kumar Singh with the Padma Shri during the Civil Investiture Ceremony

Sattriya dance exponent from Assam, Haricharan Saikia, receives the Padma

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Sattriya dance exponent from Assam, Haricharan Saikia, receives the Padma

Murmu presents the Padma to Prof Shyam Sundar for his distinguished contributions at the investiture ceremony held in the national capital

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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

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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

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Murmu honours Prof Shafi Shauq with the Padma Shri at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I

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