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#PadmaAwards | Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh, Karnataka’s renowned scholar and recipient of the Padma Bhushan 2026, has dedicated his life to reviving the ancient Indian art form of Avadhana — a rare literary tradition that combines poetry, memory, multitasking, and intellectual brilliance. Born in Kolar in 1962, Dr. Ganesh has mastered 18 languages, authored over 70 books, and emerged as a leading scholar of Indian literature and performing arts. Through decades of performances and cultural outreach, he has played a significant role in preserving and promoting India’s rich literary and artistic heritage for future generations. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @PIB_India @PIBBengaluru

#PadmaAwards | Professor Vempaty Kutumba Shastry, a distinguished Sanskrit scholar and guardian of India’s ancient wisdom, will be honoured with the Padma Shri 2026 for his exceptional contribution to preserving and promoting Sanskrit. Born in 1950 into a humble family, Professor Shastry dedicated his life to making Sanskrit more accessible and inspiring newer generations to embrace the ancient language. Guided by his gurus, he continues to champion India’s rich cultural heritage with unwavering commitment. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @pibvijayawada @PIB_India

#PadmaAwards Devaki Amma G. will be awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for her extraordinary contribution to environmental conservation. She has transformed barren land in Alappuzha into a thriving forest through decades of dedication and care. From a personal awakening after an accident to planting countless saplings near a temple, her journey shows how one individual can restore entire ecosystems and inspire generations. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @PIB_India @PIBTvpm

अरुणाचल प्रदेश के श्री तेची गुबिन को समाज सेवा के क्षेत्र में पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards

डॉ. रामचंद्र गोडबोले और उनकी पत्नी श्रीमती सुनीता गोडबोले को चिकित्सा के क्षेत्र में पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PIBMumbai @PIBRaipur @PadmaAwards

ग्रंथ सूची के संरक्षण और मुफ्त सार्वजनिक प्रसार में उल्लेखनीय योगदान देने वाले प्रसिद्ध ज्ञान संरक्षक अंकेगौड़ा एम को पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @EduMinOfIndia @PIBBengaluru @DDChandanaNews @airnews_kannada

गुजराती पारम्परिक संगीत के संरक्षण और उत्कृष्ट ढोलक वादन में उल्लेखनीय योगदान देने वाले प्रसिद्ध लोक संगीतकार मीर हाजी कासम (हाजी रामक्‍डू) को पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @MinOfCultureGoI @PIBAhmedabad @DDNewsGujarati @airnews_abad

पारम्परिक तमिल पन्न इसाई (तिरुमुराई भजनों) के संरक्षण और संगीत प्रस्तुति में उल्लेखनीय योगदान देने वाले प्रतिष्ठित कलाकार एन. स्वामिनादन को पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @MinOfCultureGoI @pibchennai @airchennai

Mir Haji Kasam, popularly known as “Haji Ramakdu,” legendary folk musician from Junagadh, Gujarat, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to Gujarati traditional music, mastery of the dholak, and global preservation of India's intangible cultural heritage. Celebrated for an artistic journey spanning more than six decades, he dedicated his life to carrying regional music to international audiences across the globe and mentoring the next generation of artists free of cost. He is revered for his selfless humanitarian commitment, having conducted thousands of charity programs for social causes and cow shelters at the grassroots level. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @MinOfCultureGoI @PIBAhmedabad @DDNewsGujarati @airnews_abad

N. Swaminathan, eminent artist and head of the Thevara Padasalai of Dharumapuram Aadheenam, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to Tamil Pann Isai, traditional Thirumurai hymns, and the preservation of ancient musical discourses. Celebrated as a supreme artist and 'A' grade All India Radio performer with an artistic journey spanning over 55 years, he has dedicated his life to carrying Tamil devotional music to global audiences across continents and releasing over 100 albums. He is deeply revered for his commitment to oral traditions, training generation after generation of students in the fine art of Thirumurai Isai at the grassroots level. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @MinOfCultureGoI @pibchennai @airchennai

Ankegowda M., renowned bibliophile and knowledge conservator from Pandavapura Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to the preservation, collection, and free public dissemination of literature. Popularly known for his unparalleled dedication to public education, he has devoted his entire life to safeguarding books, managing a vast library on his own premises with only the support of his family. His life exemplifies selfless service, simplicity, and an unwavering commitment to keeping knowledge accessible to all at the grassroots level. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @PIBBengaluru @DDChandanaNews @airnews_kannada

ग्रामीण उत्थान, सामाजिक सेवा और ग्रामगीता दर्शन के प्रचार-प्रसार में आजीवन समर्पित योगदान के लिए वरिष्ठ समाजसेवी जनार्दन बापुराव बोथे जी को पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @PIB_India @PIBMumbai

Janardan Bapurao Bothe, an eminent social worker and General Secretary of the All-India Shri Gurudev Seva Mandal at the sacred Gurukunj Ashram, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to social work, community development, rural upliftment, and the promotion of the Gramgeeta philosophy across India. Dedicated to the ideals of Revered Rashtra Sant Shri Tukdoji Maharaj, he has spent over two decades leading extensive service initiatives through more than 10,000 rural branches. His life’s work focuses on grassroots movements for cleanliness, equality, character building, and national integration, transforming the Gurukunj Ashram into a premier center for holistic development and moral renewal. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @PIBMumbai @airnews_mumbai

श्री बलदेव सिंह, जो एक अनुभवी हॉकी कोच हैं और भारत के कुछ बेहतरीन हॉकी खिलाड़ियों को तैयार करने वाले मार्गदर्शक माने जाते हैं, उन्हें भारतीय हॉकी में उनके असाधारण योगदान के लिए पद्म श्री सम्मान से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PIB_India @PIBChandigarh

Baldev Singh, a veteran hockey coach and the architect behind some of India’s finest hockey talent, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to Indian hockey, grassroots sports development, and over four decades of distinguished coaching. Popularly known for transforming Shahabad Markanda in Haryana into one of India’s most productive hockey nurseries, he has dedicated his life to nurturing world-class athletes through disciplined coaching and technical mastery. Under his phenomenal mentorship, the academy has consistently supplied players to national teams, ultimately producing more than 80 international players and 8 Indian team captains. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @PIBChandigarh @PIB_Jalandhar @JalandharDdk @airnews_chd

K. Pajanivel, renowned Silambam master and dedicated promoter of India’s ancient martial arts tradition, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to preserving and popularising indigenous martial arts and folk culture. Hailing from Puducherry, he has devoted over three decades to training thousands of students in Silambam and other traditional martial and folk art forms, while actively promoting Tamil Nadu’s 5,000-year-old weapon-based martial art across India and internationally. Through free training camps, cultural programmes, and grassroots mentorship, he has played a vital role in keeping India’s rich martial heritage alive for future generations. #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @pibchennai @airpondy

कृषि शिक्षा, किसान सशक्तिकरण और बिहार में टिकाऊ कृषि पद्धतियों को नई दिशा देने वाले प्रख्यात कृषि वैज्ञानिक डॉ. गोपाल जी त्रिवेदी को पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @PIB_Patna @ddnewsBihar

आंतरिक सुरक्षा और आतंकवाद के खिलाफ अभियानों में उल्लेखनीय योगदान देने वाले प्रतिष्ठित आईपीएस अधिकारी के. विजय कुमार को पद्म श्री से सम्मानित किया जाएगा। #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026 @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @pibchennai @airchennai

डॉ. एन. राजम् को भारतीय शास्त्रीय संगीत में “गायकी अंग” शैली के माध्यम से वायलिन वादन में क्रांतिकारी योगदान और संगीत शिक्षा व प्रदर्शन के क्षेत्र में उनके उत्कृष्ट कार्य के लिए पद्म विभूषण से सम्मानित किया जाएगा।  #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026  @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @PIB_India @PibLucknow @DDUttarPradesh @airnews_lucknow

Dr. N. Rajam will be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan for her pioneering contribution to Indian classical music, especially for revolutionizing violin performance through the “Gayaki Ang” style that replicates vocal music on the instrument. Through her decades-long career as a performer and teacher of Indian music, she has brought both Hindustani and Carnatic traditions to international audiences while mentoring generations of musicians.  #PeoplesPadma2026 #PeoplesPadma #PadmaAwards2026  @HMOIndia @PadmaAwards @MinOfCultureGoI @bhupro @PibLucknow @DDUttarPradesh @airnews_gkp