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The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri Awards for the year 2025 at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening (May 27, 2025). Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Vice President of India, Prime Minister of India and Union Minister for Home Affairs.
Padma Vibhushan Honours
During the ceremony, President Murmu presented India’s second-highest civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, to Justice (Retd.) Jagdish Singh Khehar, former Chief Justice of India, for his contribution to the field of Public Affairs.
Sharda Sinha, the legendary folk singer renowned for her devotional and Chhath songs, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously for her contribution to the field of arts – folk music. Her son, Anshuman Sinha, received the award on her behalf.
Kumudini Rajnikant Lakhia was also honoured posthumously with the Padma Vibhushan for her contribution to the field of arts. Her grandson accepted the award on her behalf.
Padma Bhushan recognitions
Dr. Shobana Chandrakumar received the Padma Bhushan for her significant contribution to the field of arts – folk dance.
Sadhvi Ritambhara was conferred the Padma Bhushan for her work in the field of social work.
Bibek Debroy, economist and former Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, was awarded the Padma Bhushan posthumously for his contributions to the field of literature and education. His wife accepted the award on his behalf.
About the Padma Awards
The Padma Awards, among India’s highest civilian awards, are divided into three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These awards acknowledge outstanding achievements in a various fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service.
For the year 2025, the President has approved the conferment of 139 Padma Awards, including pair cases. The list includes seven Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri Awards. The list includes 13 posthumous awardees, 10 foreigners/NRI/PIO/OCI, and 23 women.
List of Awardees and photographs of the ceremony are attached.
Source: PIB
