Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the recipients of the 2024 Padma Awards for their exceptional achievements in various fields. This year, the honours include 13 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 107 Padma Shri awards.
Notable awardees include hockey star PR Sreejesh, renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, and acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. The awards also recognised the contributions of 30 women, 13 foreigners or NRIs/PIOs, and 13 posthumous recipients.
The Padma Awards celebrate excellence in public service, arts, sports, and science, highlighting India’s diverse talent and dedication.