On the occasion of Republic Day, the central government has announced the latest recipients of the Padma Shri awards, recognizing individuals for their exceptional contributions across various fields. Here is the list of this year’s honorees:
– Sally Holkar (Weaving) – Madhya Pradesh
– Maruti Bhujangrao Chitampalli (Culture, Education) – Maharashtra
– Batool Begum (Folk Artist) – Rajasthan
– Velu Aasan (Drummer) – Tamil Nadu
– Hariman Sharma (Apple Farming) – Himachal Pradesh
– Jumde Yomgam Gamlin (Social Worker) – Arunachal Pradesh
– Vijayalakshmi Deshmane (Medicine) – Karnataka
– Chaitram Devchand Pawar (Environmental Conservation) – Maharashtra
– Joynacharan Batarai (Thinsa Artist) – Assam
– Jonas Masetti (Vedanta Guru) – Brazil
– Harvinder Singh (Paralympian, Gold Medalist) – Haryana
– Bhim Singh Bhavesh (Social Work) – Bihar
– Vilas Dangre (Homeopathy) – Maharashtra
– Venkappa Ambani Sugatekar (Folk Singer) – Karnataka
– Nirmala Devi (Handicrafts) – Bihar
– Gokul Chandra Das (Arts) – West Bengal
– Bheemavva Doddabalappa Shillekyatar (Puppetry) – Karnataka
– Parmar Laujibhai Nagjibhai (Weaving) – Gujarat
– P. Dakshina Murthy (Dhol Master) – Puducherry
– L. Hangthing (Agriculture – Fruits) – Nagaland
– Beru Singh Chauhan (Folk Singer) – Madhya Pradesh
– Sheikha A.J. Al Sabah (Yoga) – Kuwait
– Naren Gurung (Folk Singer) – Nepal
– Suresh Soni (Social Work – Medical Aid for Poor) – Gujarat
– Radha Bahin Bhat (Social Work) – Uttarakhand
– Jagadish Joshila (Literature) – Madhya Pradesh
– Neerja Bhatla (Gynecology) – Delhi
– Hugh and Colleen Gantzer (Literature, Education – Travel) – Uttarakhand
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Dr Neerja Bhatla, a Gynaecologist from Delhi with specialized focus on cervical cancer detection, prevention and management being awarded Padma Shri.
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These Padma Shri awardees represent the diversity and excellence of human endeavor, standing as a testament to their dedication and impactful contributions to society.