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Padma Awards 2024: Who Are The 30 Extraordinary Women Rewriting History

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  • |January 28, 2024
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The Padma Awards, among India’s highest civilian honors, come in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These awards acknowledge exceptional contributions in fields like art, social work, public affairs, science, engineering, sports, literature, education, and more.

The government has chosen to honor 132 individuals with Padma Awards this year, including five Padma Vibhushan, 17 Padma Bhushan, and an impressive 110 Padma Shri awardees. Notably, 30 of these recipients are remarkable women who have made significant contributions to their respective fields.

Padma Vibhushan Winners

NameFieldState/Region/Country
Vyjayantimala BaliArtTamil Nadu
Padma SubrahmanyamArtTamil Nadu

Padma Bhushan Winners

NameFieldState/Region/Country
M Fathima Beevi (Posthumous)Public AffairsKerala
Usha UthupArtWest Bengal

Padma Shri Winners

Name
Field 
State/Region/Country 
Rezwana Choudhury BannyaArtBangladesh
Naseem BanoArtUttar Pradesh
Gita Roy BarmanArtWest Bengal
Parbati BaruahSocial WorkAssam
Takdira BegumArtWest Bengal
Smriti Rekha ChakmaArtTripura
K ChellammalOthers – AgricultureAndaman & Nicobar Islands
Joshna ChinappaSportsTamil Nadu
Charlotte ChopinOthers – Yoga
France 
Prema DhanrajMedicineKarnataka
Anupama HoskereArtKarnataka
Yanung Jamoh LegoOthers – AgricultureArunachal Pradesh
Purnima MahatoSportsJharkhand
Uma Maheshwari DArtAndhra Pradesh
Kalpana MorpariaTrade & IndustryMaharashtra
Chami MurmuSocial WorkJharkhand
G NachiyarMedicineTamil Nadu
Kiran NadarArtDelhi
Silbi PassahArtMeghalaya
Shanti Devi Paswan & Shri Shivan Paswan*

(Duo)		ArtBihar
Nirmal RishiArtPunjab
Shashi SoniTrade & IndustryKarnataka
Urmila SrivastavaArtUttar Pradesh
Maya TandonSocial Work Rajasthan
Aswathi Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi ThampurattyLiterature & EducationKerala
Sano VamuzoSocial WorkNagaland

Symbolizing Women’s Prowess and Influence

These awards, presented by the President of India, hold a special significance as they acknowledge the prowess and influence that women bring to diverse spheres of society. Each awardee stands as a testament to the remarkable achievements and contributions made by women across the nation and beyond.

Positive Takeaway

The Padma Awards for 2024 are a celebration of exceptional women who have rewritten history in various fields. From art and social work to sports and agriculture, these women showcase the diversity and strength that women bring to the forefront of societal progress. The recognition of their achievements is a step towards acknowledging and appreciating the invaluable contributions of women in shaping our world.

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