The ceremony for presenting Padma awards was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. 119 Padma Awards to be presented by President Ram Nath Kovind this year.

The list comprises 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan and 102 Padma Shri Awards. 29 of the awardees are women, 16 Posthumous awardees and 1 transgender awardee.

The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours of India announced annually on the eve of Republic Day.

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