Padma Shri 2026 | From Kailash Chandra Pant to Dharmiklal Pandya, all express happiness on nomination

As the nation celebrates 77th Republic Day, a provisional list of Padma Award recipients for 2026 has surfaced, according to sources familiar with the development. While the official announcement is expected later today, the early list offers a glimpse into the individuals likely to be honoured this year for their lifelong service across diverse fields. Those named in the provisional list come from across India’s geographic and social spectrum, including remote and underserved regions. Many of them have spent decades working quietly at the grassroots level, creating lasting change far away from the spotlight.