Padma Shri  

Padma Shri Kailash Chandra Agarwal conferred with the Lakshmipat Singhania–IIM Lucknow Award; his son, Prashant Agarwal, received it from FM Nirmala Sitharaman on his behalf.

The Indian government has announced the 2025 Padma Awards, honouring 139 individuals across various fields. The recipients include 7 Padma Vibhushan, 19 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awardees, recognizing exceptional contributions and distinguished service.

Dr Janak Palta McGilligan, living near Indore, embodies sustainable living through her zero-waste home and empowers rural women. She generates her own electricity, grows her own food, and makes her own personal care products, inspiring thousands to embrace environmental consciousness.

Shashi Soni transformed a small Rs 10,000 venture into a Rs 4,000 crore business empire. From transport services to industrial gases and finally technology solutions, her journey is marked by resilience and innovation. 

Saharanpur farmer Sethpal Singh has achieved remarkable success by cultivating organic water chestnuts, earning substantial profits.

Virat Kohli is a name synonymous with modern day cricket excellence. Over the years, he has redefined batting standards, shattered records, and inspired millions. His extraordinary skill, relentless pursuit of greatness, and indomitable spirit have marked his journey from his early days as a promising young talent to becoming the face of Indian cricket.
 

This Padma Shri award winner’s dedication to teaching and his important work in physics have deeply benefitted many students, showing how perseverance and passion can make a big difference in education.

Jitwarpur is renowned for its exceptional achievements. This small village has produced three Padma Shri awardees. Moreover, 10 residents of the village have received National Awards, and around 60 artists have been honoured with State Awards.

Rajinder Gupta did not let his financial stress and setbacks stop him from achieving his goal. He turned his passion into wealth with hard work and solid perseverance. 

Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited is the third largest tractor manufacturer in the world. Mallika Srinivasan serves as the Chairperson and Managing Director of TAFE. She has been honoured with India’s prestigious award Padma Shri for her remarkable contributions.

Naseem Bano, a resident of Lucknow, is an exceptional Chikankari artist. She was recently honoured with the Padma Shri award for her distinctive Chikankari designs. She has travelled to cities such as America, Chile, New York, and Canada, and has introduced people to the unique art of Chikankari.

Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is the current Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Department of Rajasthan. He is the recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.

Due to financial difficulties, Prakash Rao couldn’t complete his studies. His dedication to education led him to convert two rooms into a school in 2000 for slum children. Prakash utilized the earnings from the tea shop to support the children’s education. In recognition to his remarkable efforts, he received the Padma Shri award in 2019.

IRS officer Rohit Mehra and his wife Geetanjali Mehra run an organization where they run tree hospitals and ambulances. In efforts to make the environment greener, Rohit Mehra has managed to bring back more than 450 forests and has installed 750 vertical gardens in the local areas.

Rema Devi is a resident of Kottayam, Kerala. She has been growing vegetables and fruits on her terrace for the last 19 years. Presently, she makes Rs 55 thousand in a month from the produce of her terrace garden.