Sat Jan 25 17:57:39 UTC 2025: ## 139 Padma Awards Announced, Honoring Excellence Across Diverse Fields
**New Delhi, [Date of Release]** – India announced the prestigious 2025 Padma Awards today, recognizing 139 exceptional individuals for their outstanding contributions across various fields. The awards, conferred by President Droupadi Murmu, comprise three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. This year’s recipients include a diverse range of individuals, from renowned musicians and sports stars to leading figures in science, medicine, and public service.
Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej and former Chief Justice of India Jagdish Singh Khehar are among the notable recipients, receiving the Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan respectively. The sporting world is represented by former Indian men’s hockey captain P.R. Sreejesh and recently retired cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin, both honored with the Padma Shri.
The Padma Awards celebrate excellence across a wide spectrum of achievements, including art, social work, public affairs, science, engineering, trade, industry, medicine, literature, and sports. A complete list of awardees and their fields of contribution is available [link to list if applicable]. Several posthumous awards were also conferred. One duo award was also given.
The announcement marks a significant celebration of India’s talent and contributions to national and global progress.
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