President Ram Nath Kovind confers Padma awards in Rashtrapati Bhawan

President Ram Nath Kovind presents the Padma Awards in the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar were among the attendees.

The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honors of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.

The Awards are given in 3categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri (distinguished service). 119 Padma Awards will be presented by President this year. The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 102 Padma Shri Awards. 29 of the awardees are women, 16 Posthumous awardees and 1 transgender awardee.

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