Nomination invited for Padma Awards 2027
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, April 17 2026:
The State Government has invited nominations for the Padma Awards - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri - to be announced on Republic Day, 2027 .
The Padma Awards are among the country's highest civilian honours, conferred for work of distinction and exceptional achievement in fields including Art, Literature and Education, Sports, Medicine, Social Work, Science and Engineering, Public Affairs, Civil Services, and Trade & Industry.
All Deputy Commissioners and Heads of Departments in Manipur have been asked to identify and recommend deserving individuals as per prescribed guidelines.
Nominations from the State are to be submitted to the Home Department, Government of Manipur, on or before July 10, 2026, for further necessary action.
The Government urged all concerned to ensure nominations of truly deserving and eminent persons are sent within the stipulated timeline.
The call for nominations follows a directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
Government servants, including those working with PSUs, are not eligible for the Padma Awards, except doctors and scientists.




