Awards AppointmentsTuesday, 9 June 2026·The Hindu - National
President Murmu to confer 131 Padma awards in second round on June 23, 2026
President Droupadi Murmu will confer the remaining Padma awards on June 23, 2026, after approving 131 awards this year.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 23, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu will confer the second round of Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, after approving 131 Padma awards for the year, including 5 Padma Vibhushans, 13 Padma Bhushans and 113 Padma Shris.
Key specifics
- The first civil investiture ceremony was held on May 25, 2026, when 2 Padma Vibhushans, 6 Padma Bhushans and 58 Padma Shris were conferred.
- The remaining awards will be presented in the second round on June 23, 2026, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Mammootty will receive the Padma Bhushan for a 50-year career spanning 400 films across languages.
- R. Madhavan will receive the Padma Shri; the report notes 1,200 TV episodes and 75 films across Tamil, Hindi and other languages.
- Satish Shah will be honoured posthumously with the Padma Shri, to be received by his next of kin.
Exam lens
Question type: Awards and honours current affairs. Key facts: 131 Padma awards, 5-13-113 split, May 25 and June 23, 2026, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Mammootty, R. Madhavan. TNPSC may ask the categories of Padma awards and the year’s total count.