Padma Awards for 2024 are set to honor 34 distinguished individuals with the nation's second-highest civilian honor. The prestigious awards, conferred by the Government of India, recognize exceptional contributions in various fields.
First female elephant mahout Parbati Baruah, tribal environmentalist Chami Murmu, social worker from Mizoram Sangthankima have been awarded Padma Shri.
Plastic surgeon working for burn victims Prema Dhanraj, international Mallakhamb coach Uday Vishwanath Deshpande has also been awarded Padma Shri.
More to come.