Published on March 31, 2017
President Pranab Mukherjee presented the Padma awards at a Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
Veteran Politicians Dr Murli Manohar Joshi, Sharad Pawar and renowned Space Scientist Prof Udipi Ramachandra Rao were given Padma Vibhusan. Former Lok Sabha Speaker P A Sangma was given the second highest civilian honour posthumously.
Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and renowned Gastro-Enterologist Tehemton Erach Udwadia received the Padma Bhushan.
Vice President, Prime Minister, Lok Sabha Speaker and Home Minister were present on the occasion along with other dignitaries.