Sat Jan 25 18:00:14 UTC 2025: ## Padma Awards 2025 Announced: International and Domestic Recognition for Excellence
**Hyderabad, India** – The Indian government announced the prestigious Padma Awards for 2025 on Saturday, Republic Day. These awards recognize exceptional contributions across various fields. This year’s recipients include individuals from diverse backgrounds, notably featuring several international honorees.
Among the awardees are three foreign nationals: Jonas Mashetti, a Vedanta guru from Brazil; Sheikha Aje Al Sabah from Kuwait; and Naren Gurung from Nepal, all receiving the Padma Shri.
The Padma Awards are presented in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Recipients are selected for their distinguished service in areas such as arts, social work, public affairs, science & engineering, trade and commerce, medicine, literature & education, sports, and more.
This year’s list of Indian recipients includes a diverse range of individuals, demonstrating exceptional achievements in their respective fields. Notable among them are: Harvinder Singh (folk singer, Haryana), gold-medalist Paralympian Bheem Singh Bhavesh (Bihar), social worker P. Dakshina Murthy (Puducherry), and many more. The full list includes representatives from various states across India, spanning diverse professions like folk music, sports, social work, art, agriculture, and traditional crafts.
The Padma Awards are annually announced on Republic Day, celebrating the achievements of extraordinary individuals contributing to the nation’s progress.
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