Padma Awards 2025: Celebrating Assam’s Cultural Icons

In this blog, we will discuss the prestigious Padma Awards 2025 and how they recognize…

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In this blog, we will discuss the prestigious Padma Awards 2025 and how they recognize the exceptional contributions of individuals across various fields. Specifically, we will explore the remarkable cultural icons from Assam who have been honored for their unparalleled achievements in preserving and promoting the state’s rich heritage.

From classical music and dance to literature, art, and social activism, these luminaries have shaped Assam’s cultural landscape. Join us as we celebrate their achievements and understand the profound impact they’ve made on both the local and national stage.

Why is Padma Awards in the News?

The Padma Awards 2025 recognized five individuals from Assam for their contributions to art, literature, and education. Among them, renowned Sattriya dancer Jatin Goswami was honored with the Padma Bhushan, showcasing Assam’s rich cultural and intellectual heritage.

The Padma Awards 2025 recognized five individuals from Assam for their contributions to art, literature, and education. Among them, renowned Sattriya dancer Jatin Goswami was honored with the Padma Bhushan, showcasing Assam’s rich cultural and intellectual heritage.

Key Facts About the Padma Awards

Background

  • Instituted in 1954, the Padma Awards are among India’s highest civilian honors.
  • Announced annually on Republic Day (January 26).

Objective of Padma Awards

  • Recognizes distinguished achievements in various fields contributing to public service.

Padma Award Categories

  • Padma Vibhushan – Exceptional and distinguished service.
  • Padma Bhushan – Distinguished service of higher order.
  • Padma Shri – Distinguished service.

Note: Padma Vibhushan is the highest in the hierarchy.

Fields of Recognition

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

Eligibility & Selection Process 

✔️ Open to all individuals regardless of race, occupation, or gender.
Government servants (except doctors and scientists) are not eligible.
🔹 Normally not conferred posthumously (except in highly deserving cases).
❌ The award does not confer a title and cannot be used as a prefix or suffix.

Who Can Nominate?

  • Central Ministries, State/UT Governments, Bharat Ratna & Padma Vibhushan awardees.
  • Institutes of Excellence & Citizens (including self-nomination).

Who Decides the Padma Awards?

  • Padma Awards Committee – Constituted by the Prime Minister annually.
  • Recommendations approved by the Home Minister, Prime Minister, and President of India.
  • Awards are presented at Rashtrapati Bhavan in March/April each year.

Awardees of Padma Awards, 2025

Jatin Goswami: A Legend of Sattriya Dance

Born: August 2, 1933 | Hometown: Adhar Sattra, Golaghat, Assam

Contributions

Pioneer of Sattriya Dance, instrumental in its national recognition.
Founder of Sattriya Akademi, Alok Shilpi Sangha, and Pragjyoti Kala Parishad.
✅ Former member of the General Council of Sangeet Natak Akademi.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2004).
🏆 Padma Shri (2008) for contributions to Indian art and culture.
🏆 Padma Bhushan (2025) for outstanding dedication to preserving Sattriya.

Legacy

  • A key figure in preserving and popularizing Sattriya dance across India.
  • His efforts have ensured Sattriya’s recognition as a major Indian classical dance form.

The Padma Awards 2025 honour the exceptional talent emerging from Assam, reinforcing the state’s cultural and artistic legacy at the national level.

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