New Delhi: The Government of India has opened the nomination process for the Padma Awards 2027, inviting citizens to recommend deserving individuals for the country’s prestigious civilian honours.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Home Affairs said nominations and recommendations for the awards can now be submitted online through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal. The last date for submission is July 31, 2026.
The awards will be officially announced on the occasion of Republic Day in 2027, as part of the government’s annual recognition of exceptional contributions in various fields.
Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 begins
💠The Government is committed to transform Padma Awards into “People’s Padma”. All citizens are, therefore, requested to make nominations/recommendations, including self-nomination
💠Concerted efforts may be made to identify talented…
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Open to All Citizens
The ministry emphasised that the awards are open to all individuals without distinction of race, occupation, gender, or position, encouraging the public to nominate deserving personalities who have made significant contributions to society. Citizens may also submit self-nominations through the portal.
However, government servants, including those working in public sector undertakings, are generally not eligible for the awards, except in the case of doctors and scientists.
Among India’s Highest Civilian Honours
The **Padma Awards—Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri—**are among India’s highest civilian decorations. Instituted in 1954, the honours recognise individuals for exceptional service and distinguished achievements across a wide spectrum of disciplines.
These include art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, and trade and industry, among several other fields.
The government has urged citizens, institutions and organisations to actively participate in the nomination process and help identify individuals whose work has made a meaningful impact on society.
