Awards and Honours·Ministry of Home Affairs

Last date for nomination for Padma Awards-2026 extended till 15th August, 2025

WEDNESDAY, 30 JULY 2025·Primary source →

The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the nomination deadline for Padma Awards-2026 to August 15, 2025.

These highest civilian awards, instituted in 1954, recognize exceptional service across various fields. Nominations are exclusively online, with specific eligibility criteria and an emphasis on inclusive participation.