4 from Madhya Pradesh among Padma Shri awardees:Kailash Chandra Pant, Mohan Nagar, Bhagwandas Raikwar and Narayan Vyas named for national honour

The Union Home Ministry on Saturday announced the Padma Awards for 2026, honouring 131 individuals for distinguished service across various fields. Among them are four personalities from Madhya Pradesh, who will receive the Padma Shri for their contributions to literature and education, social service, sports and archaeology. The Union Home Ministry on Saturday announced the Padma Awards for 2026, with 131 individuals being honoured across three categories. Madhya Pradesh representation Four personalities from Madhya Pradesh will receive the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian award: Kailash Chandra Pant: early life and influences Reflecting on that phase, Pant said the spirit of action and engagement defined his early teenage years.