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flag India honored 113 individuals with Padma Shri awards on Republic Day 2026 for excellence in various fields.

flag The 2026 Padma Shri recipients, honored on Republic Day, expressed gratitude for India’s highest civilian award. flag Awardees included Chandramouli Gaddamanugu, a scientist behind the Akash missile system, who credited his team’s work during Operation Sindoor. flag Kumaraswamy Thangaraj, a microbiology expert, said the honor would inspire youth to pursue science. flag Kashmiri poet Shafi Shauq called it a rare recognition of his literary contributions. flag Social workers Budri Thati and Mohan Nagar, along with Anke Gowda, a literacy advocate, shared their dedication to community service and education. flag The Ministry of Home Affairs announced 131 Padma Awards, including 113 Padma Shri recipients, with honors recognizing achievements in science, social work, arts, and public service.

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