
The list of Padma awardees is announced in New Delhi on Wednesday. The President of India approved the conferment of109 Padma awards this year. These comprise 5 Padma Vibhushan, 27 Padma Bhushan and 77 Padma Shri Awards. There are 19 ladies among the awardees. Padma awards, the country’s highest civilian awards, are conferred in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. The awards are conferred by the President of India at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhawan sometime around March/ April.