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Nominations for Padma Awards 2026 begins

Nominations for Padma Awards 2026 begins

New Delhi, Mar 15 (UNI) The government on Saturday announced the nominations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2026, by inviting recommendations from both citizens and organisations.
According to a Home Ministry statement, the civilian honours will be announced on Republic Day, 2026, recognising exceptional contributions across diverse fields, including art, literature, education, sports, medicine, science, social service, and more.
The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 31st July. The nominations or recommendations will only be received online on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal (https://awards.gov.in).

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