Prime Minister Attends Padma Awards Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where India’s prestigious Padma Awards were conferred upon distinguished personalities. The awards recognize exemplary contributions to society across diverse fields, and this year, 139 individuals were honoured for their service and dedication.

Why in News?

The Civil Investiture Ceremony-II was recently conducted at Rashtrapati Bhavan, during which Padma Awards 2025 were officially presented. These awards are part of India’s highest civilian honours and are given annually. The presence of key dignitaries, including the Prime Minister, Vice-President, and several Union Ministers, added prominence to the occasion.

About the Padma Awards

Categories

• Padma Vibhushan – For exceptional and distinguished service.
• Padma Bhushan – For distinguished service of a high order.
• Padma Shri – For distinguished service in any field.
• Instituted in: 1954
• Conferred by: The President of India at ceremonial functions held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Objectives of the Padma Awards

To honour individuals for excellence and achievements in fields such as,

• Art, Literature & Education
• Social Work
• Science & Engineering
• Public Affairs
• Medicine
• Trade & Industry
• Sports
• Civil Service

Ceremony Highlights

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally attended and praised the awardees in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating their life journeys are deeply motivating.
• Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Ministers Amit Shah, S. Jaishankar, Pralhad Joshi, Jitendra Singh, and G. Kishan Reddy were also present.
• The awards recognized contributions from grassroots achievers, unsung heroes, and eminent personalities across India and abroad.

Significance

• Highlights India’s diverse talent pool and the importance of honouring contributions beyond the mainstream.
• Reinforces the message of “Nation First”, where recognition is given regardless of fame, position, or background.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	India Unveils Its Most Powerful Single-Unit Electric Locomotive
Event	Civil Investiture Ceremony-II
Venue	Rashtrapati Bhavan
Chief Guest	Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Total Padma Awardees (2025)	139
Award Categories	Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri
Other Dignitaries Present	Vice-President, Union Ministers, senior officials
Purpose of Awards	Recognition of exceptional service across various domains