Nagaland: Home department solicits nomination for Padma awards

Published on Apr 23, 2025

DIMAPUR — The Political branch of Home Department has sought nomination for Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day 2026.
It informed that nomination should be sent in both hard and soft copy. It added that nomination should be made in the prescribed format strictly adhered to the statutes and rules relating to the awards.
It also stated that nomination received after June 5 would not be considered for inclusion in the screening committee meeting.
The Padma awards namely Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri are among the highest civilian awards of the country. Instituted in 1954, those awards are announced on the occasion of the Republic Day every year.
The award seeks to recognise 'work of distinction' and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields/ disciplines such as art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, trade and industry etc.
It further informed that all persons without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex are eligible for the awards.