President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Padma Awards for 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Notable awardees include Odisha's Dr. Mahendra Mishra, who received the Padma Shri for his contribution to tribal language preservation. Late actor Dharmendra Singh Deol and musician Dr. N. Rajam were honored with Padma Vibhushan. A total of 2 Padma Vibhushan, 6 Padma Bhushan, and 58 Padma Shri awards were presented to individuals across various fields including sports, arts, and social work. https://sambad.in/state/padma-awards-2026-dr-mahendra-mishra-receives-padma-shri-11873826 #creator program