Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Padma Awards Nomination Deadline Extended to August 15
The government has pushed back the deadline for people to suggest who should get a Padma Award.
These awards celebrate people who have done great things in areas like art, science, and helping others.
If you know someone amazing, you can nominate them!
The new deadline is August 15th.
The awards will be given out on Republic Day in 2026.
The government wants more people to get involved in choosing who wins, so everyone is encouraged to nominate deserving people.
The deadline for Padma Awards nominations has been extended to August 15th.
Nominations are for the Padma Awards 2026, to be announced on Republic Day.
The Padma Awards recognize distinguished achievements in various fields.
All citizens are eligible to nominate, including self-nomination.
The government aims to transform the awards into a 'People's Padma'.
- Who
- The government has extended the deadline for nominations.
- What
- The nomination deadline for the Padma Awards has been extended.
- When
- The new deadline is August 15, 2025.
- Where
- Not specified.
- Why
- To encourage more nominations and transform the awards into 'People's Padma'.
- Award Type
- Padma Awards (Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri)
- Eligibility
- All citizens are eligible to nominate; government servants (excluding doctors and scientists) are not eligible for the awards.
- Fields of Recognition
- Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Service, Trade and Industry, etc.
- Nomination Portal
- Rashtriya Puraskar Portal
- Next Announcement
- Republic Day 2026