President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented the Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. According to an official statement, a total of 65 Padma Awards were conferred, including two Padma Vibhushan, seven Padma Bhushan and 56 Padma Shri honours, recognising distinguished contributions across various fields.
