Instead of waiting for a drought to strike, Gadchiroli District Collector Avishyant Panda is leading a massive pre-emptive water conservation drive. By completing thousands of local projects, this proactive initiative sets a critical benchmark for climate-resilient governance in India.
For over a decade, Muhammad Aziz has balanced his banking job while serving free breakfasts daily outside Hyderabad’s NIMS Hospital.
In a historic moment for Indian sports and the Armed Forces, Subedar Hokato Hotozhe Sema has become the first Indian Paralympian to receive the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM). His journey from a frontline landmine blast to the Paralympic podium in Paris is a profound testament to human resilience.
Recognised with the Padma Shri, Dr. S. G. Susheelamma’s journey proves that lasting social change begins with compassion, perseverance and service.
From pioneering botanical research to protecting Himalayan biodiversity and transforming education, Dr. Gambir Singh Yonzone’s lifelong service has inspired generations and earned him the Padma Shri 2026.
After losing his son in 1992, Mohammed Sharif dedicated nearly three decades to ensuring thousands of unclaimed people received respectful last rites regardless of religion.
Confined to her home, self-taught folk artist Sona Bai Rajwar reshaped ordinary mud into world-famous art, immortalised in Chhattisgarh’s largest gallery.
A masterclass in tactical composure, the 2 PARA SF commando’s rapid response and exceptional close-combat execution under direct fire saved his tracking team and earned him India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award.
A first-generation learner from rural Madhya Pradesh transformed his own journey into a mission of connecting thousands of young Indians with education, careers and opportunities in the social development sector.
A lifetime of personal sacrifice helped Anke Gowda create one of India’s largest free-access libraries, earning him the Padma Shri 2026.
