President Droupadi Murmu presents the Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring 65 individuals for their achievements across multiple fields, including arts, sports, and medicine. The ceremony recognizes contributions by people whose work spans cultural, athletic, and public-health domains.
Among the cited honourees are actor Mammootty and singer Alka Yagnik, along with cricketer Rohit Sharma. The awards also include recognition for efforts related to traditional healthcare; Dr. Padma Gurmet receives the honour for work focused on preserving medical traditions in the Himalayan region. In statements reported from the event, Dr. Padma Gurmet expresses pride regarding the recognition and the impact of the work carried out for the community.
The programme reflects the breadth of the Padma Awards, which are conferred by the President to individuals distinguished in their respective areas, in a ceremony held at the national residence in New Delhi.
