Padma Awards 2024 Winners List: Every year on Republic Day, the Indian government gives out special awards called the Padma Awards to people who have done really well in different areas, helping the country grow. These awards are some of the highest honors for regular citizens and come in three types – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
The Padma Awards 2024 Winners List shows a mix of talented people from fields like arts, literature, sports, science, and public service. These folks not only showed they’re really good at what they do but also made lasting contributions that had a big impact on Indian society. Looking at the achievements of the winners in 2024, we can see a celebration of excellence in various areas, highlighting the diverse talents and dedication that make these awards so special.
Padma Awards 2024 Winners List
Before Republic Day 2024, the government shared the names of people getting Padma Shri Awards on Thursday, January 25. One of the winners is Parbati Baruah, who became the first woman in India to be an elephant mahout. She broke stereotypes to make a place for herself in a job mostly done by men.
Another awardee is Chami Murmu, a tribal environmentalist, who planted more than 30 lakh plants and helped 30,000 women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Gurvinder Singh, a social worker from Sirsa, is also on the list. He worked to improve the lives of homeless, destitute, women, orphans, and people with disabilities.
The list includes K Chellammal, an organic farmer from South Andaman, Uday Vishwanath Deshpande, an international Mallakhamb coach, and Yazdi Maneksha Italia, a well-known microbiologist who played a key role in starting India’s Sickle Cell Anemia Control Program. There’s also Machihan Sasa from Ukhrul, a Longpi potter who spent five decades preserving this ancient Manipuri pottery, which goes back to the Neolithic period (10,000 BC).
Breaking Barriers:
- Parbati Baruah: India’s first female elephant mahout, challenging stereotypes by starting to tame wild tuskers at the age of 14.
Dedicated to Welfare:
- Jageshwar Yadav: Welfare worker dedicating his life to the betterment of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) like Birhor and Korwa.
Empowering Tribes:
- Chami Murmu: Tribal warrior who planted over 30 lakh plants and empowered 30,000 women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
Social Service Champions:
- Gurvinder Singh: A social worker from Sirsa, holding the beacon of hope for orphans and individuals with disabilities.
Innovative Preservation:
- Sathyanarayana Beleri: Padma Shri awardee for preserving traditional rice varieties through an innovative polybag method.
Environmental Stewardship:
- Dukhu Majhi: Environmentalist dedicating five decades to planting trees and spreading awareness for a greener future.
Agricultural Excellence:
- K Chellammal: Veteran organic farmer who developed efficient coconut and palm tree damage control measures.
Rehabilitation and Healing:
- Sangthankima: Providing rehabilitation services and shelter to future generations.
- Hemchand Manjhi: Traditional medicine practitioner treating patients across states, especially those in need in villages.
- Yanung Jamoh Lego: Tribal herbal medicinal expert who revived the traditional healing system of the Adi tribe.
Tribal Welfare Advocates:
- Somanna: Tribal welfare worker focusing on the betterment of the Jenu Kuruba tribe.
- Sarbeswar Basumatary: Daily wager turned farmer, evolving into a model for mixed integrated farming.
Overcoming Challenges:
- Prema Dhanraj: Burn victim turned burn surgeon, dedicating her life to the cause of burn victims.
Cultural and Artistic Contributions:
- Uday Vishwanath Deshpande: Flagbearer of Mallakhamb, credited for bringing the traditional sport to the global stage.
- Yazdi Maneksha Italia: Doctor fighting sickle cell anemia among Tribals in Gujarat.
Artistic Achievements:
- Shanti Devi Paswan & Shivan Paswan: Duo Godna painters overcoming social stigmas to become prominent faces in Madhubani painting globally.
- Ratan Kahar: Captured attention with his composition ‘Boro Loker Biti Lo’.
- Ashok Kumar Biswas: Folk painter reviving Mauryan-era Tikuli art, crafting thousands of designs and training 8,000 women.
- Balakrishnan Sadanam Puthiya Veetil: Earning global acclaim for Kalluvazhi Kathakali for the past six decades.
- Uma Maheshwari D: First female harikatha exponent performing globally in different ragas.
- Gopinath Swain: Centenarian performing Krishna Leela for over nine decades.
- Smriti Rekha Chakma: Weaver transforming eco-friendly vegetable-dyed cotton threads into traditional designs.
- Omprakash Sharma: Promoted the 200-year-old Malwa region’s traditional dance drama ‘Mach’ for over seven decades.
- Narayanan E P: Dedicated six decades to promoting the traditional art form of Theyyam.
- Bhagabat Padhan: Expanded the scope of Sabda Nrutya dance to wider platforms and trained diverse groups in the art.
- Sanatan Rudra Pal: Sculptor crafting traditional Sabeki Durga idols for over five decades.
- Badrappan M: 87-year-old Valli Oyil Kummi Dance guru, breaking from tradition to also train women.
- Jordan Lepcha: Bamboo craftsperson preserving the traditional Lepcha hats of Sikkim.
- Machihan Sasa: Master craftsperson promoting and preserving the ancient Manipuri tradition of Longpi pottery.
- Gaddam Sammaiah: Highlighted social issues through Chindu Yakshaganam performances for over five decades.
- Jankilal: Third-generation performer mastering the fading Behrupiya art for over six decades.
- Dasari Kondappa: One of the last Burra veena players, dedicating his life to the indigenous art.
- Babu Ram Yadav: Brass craftsperson championing the intricate brass marori craft globally for the past six decades.
- Nepal Chandra Sutradhar: One of the last and senior-most practitioners of Purulia style dance and maskmaking of the age-old Chhau tradition.
Padma Awards 2024
The Padma Awards are a set of civilian awards in India, presented by the President of India. These awards are given to individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields such as art, literature, science, sports, social service, and public affairs. There are three categories of Padma Awards: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, ranked in order of decreasing importance. The awards are intended to recognize and honor outstanding achievements and services of individuals in different areas of public life.
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